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3 US Stocks Estimated To Be Undervalued Offering A Value Opportunity

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As the U.S. stock market experiences a Santa Claus rally with major indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 posting gains, investors are keenly observing opportunities that arise from these buoyant conditions. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks can offer a strategic value opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth at attractive prices.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United States

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Clear Secure (NYSE:YOU)$27.29$53.1648.7%
Argan (NYSE:AGX)$143.57$279.0948.6%
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL)$84.75$165.1548.7%
Lamb Weston Holdings (NYSE:LW)$63.69$125.1849.1%
HealthEquity (NasdaqGS:HQY)$95.68$189.2249.4%
LifeMD (NasdaqGM:LFMD)$4.91$9.7549.6%
Progress Software (NasdaqGS:PRGS)$66.26$129.4948.8%
Freshpet (NasdaqGM:FRPT)$145.17$283.1248.7%
WEX (NYSE:WEX)$171.67$332.9948.4%
South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCPK:SABK)$15.45$29.9748.4%

Click here to see the full list of 174 stocks from our Undervalued US Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Afya (NasdaqGS:AFYA)

Overview: Afya Limited is a medical education group operating in Brazil with a market capitalization of $1.41 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its Undergrad segment with R$2.78 billion and Continuing Education segment with R$164.55 million, adjusted by a Segment Adjustment of R$244.29 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 46.7%

Afya is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value of US$29.21, currently priced at US$15.57. Its earnings, which grew by 63.3% over the past year, are expected to continue growing significantly at 21.6% annually for the next three years, outpacing the broader US market's growth rate of 15.2%. Recent quarterly results showed increased sales and net income compared to last year, reinforcing its potential as an undervalued stock based on cash flows.

NasdaqGS:AFYA Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2024

Impinj (NasdaqGS:PI)

Overview: Impinj, Inc. operates a cloud connectivity platform across various global regions including the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with a market cap of approximately $4.21 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from the development and sale of its RAIN products and services, amounting to $345.17 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 36.4%

Impinj is trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value of US$233.88, with a current price of US$148.76. The company has recently turned profitable and forecasts suggest earnings will grow significantly at 24.94% annually, surpassing the broader US market's growth rate. Despite high debt levels and recent shareholder dilution, analysts agree that the stock price could rise by 63.8%, highlighting its potential as an undervalued opportunity based on cash flows.

NasdaqGS:PI Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2024

KBR (NYSE:KBR)

Overview: KBR, Inc. offers scientific, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and commercial customers globally, with a market cap of approximately $7.63 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its Government Solutions segment, which accounts for $5.60 billion, and its Sustainable Technology Solutions segment, contributing $1.75 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 38.2%

KBR is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value of US$92.61, with a current price of US$57.23. Expected annual earnings growth of 22.95% surpasses the broader US market's growth rate, although revenue growth forecasts are more modest at 12.7%. Recent profitable performance and strong return on equity projections bolster its undervaluation thesis, despite concerns over debt coverage by operating cash flow and activist investor pressures for strategic restructuring.

NYSE:KBR Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2024

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