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3 US Stocks Estimated To Be Trading At Discounts Of Up To 50%

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As the U.S. stock market continues its rally, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing higher for the fourth consecutive day, investors are keenly observing opportunities that may be trading at significant discounts. Despite recent gains, concerns about economic health and market volatility have left certain stocks undervalued by up to 50%. In this environment, identifying stocks that are fundamentally strong but temporarily mispriced can offer substantial upside potential for investors looking to capitalize on current market conditions.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
First Solar (NasdaqGS:FSLR)$235.95$466.3549.4%
Peoples Financial Services (NasdaqGS:PFIS)$44.51$87.0948.9%
Amdocs (NasdaqGS:DOX)$85.05$167.2349.1%
Bridge Investment Group Holdings (NYSE:BRDG)$8.59$16.9749.4%
EVERTEC (NYSE:EVTC)$33.14$65.9749.8%
WEX (NYSE:WEX)$193.73$379.0748.9%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:VRTX)$478.65$956.8050%
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:ALNY)$261.73$511.9448.9%
Vasta Platform (NasdaqGS:VSTA)$2.52$4.9348.9%
SunOpta (NasdaqGS:STKL)$6.41$12.6549.3%

Click here to see the full list of 183 stocks from our Undervalued US Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

DoorDash (NasdaqGS:DASH)

Overview: DoorDash, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates a commerce platform connecting merchants, consumers, and independent contractors in the U.S. and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $53.51 billion.

Operations: Revenue from the Internet Information Providers segment totals $9.61 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 43%

DoorDash, trading at US$130.19, is significantly undervalued compared to its estimated fair value of US$228.47. Despite recent insider selling and past shareholder dilution, DoorDash's revenue growth forecast of 13.2% annually outpaces the broader U.S. market's 8.8%. The company is expected to become profitable within three years and shows a high return on equity forecast at 25.9%. Recent strategic partnerships with Mattress Firm and Meals on Wheels enhance its market reach and service diversification.

NasdaqGS:DASH Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
NasdaqGS:DASH Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:VRTX)

Overview: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing therapies for treating cystic fibrosis, with a market cap of $122.53 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its pharmaceuticals segment, which generated $10.34 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 50%

Vertex Pharmaceuticals appears undervalued, trading at US$478.65 against an estimated fair value of US$956.80. Despite reporting a recent net loss of US$3.59 billion for Q2 2024, Vertex raised its full-year revenue guidance to between US$10.65 billion and US$10.85 billion, reflecting strong product performance and new drug launches like CASGEVY®. The company’s strategic buybacks and promising pipeline developments, including the FDA priority review for suzetrigine, bolster its long-term growth prospects based on cash flows.

NasdaqGS:VRTX Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
NasdaqGS:VRTX Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

Shopify (NYSE:SHOP)

Overview: Shopify Inc. is a commerce company that offers a comprehensive platform and services for businesses across various regions globally, with a market cap of approximately $92.29 billion.

Operations: The company generates $7.76 billion in revenue from its Internet Software & Services segment.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 16.3%

Shopify is trading at US$71.31, below its estimated fair value of US$85.15, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Earnings are forecast to grow 19.7% annually, outpacing the US market's 15.2%. Recent partnerships with Zaelab and Pivotree enhance its B2B capabilities and digital commerce solutions, while Q2 2024 saw significant revenue growth to US$2.05 billion from US$1.69 billion a year ago, turning a net income of US$171 million from a previous loss.

NYSE:SHOP Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
NYSE:SHOP Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

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