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US Value Stocks Trading Below Estimated Worth In November 2024

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As the U.S. stock market shows signs of recovery, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebounding from recent declines, investors are keenly observing opportunities that may arise in this fluctuating environment. In such a climate, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for those looking to capitalize on potential discrepancies between a company's intrinsic value and its current market price.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
First National (NasdaqCM:FXNC)$23.30$46.2549.6%
Capital Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CBNK)$27.37$53.4448.8%
West Bancorporation (NasdaqGS:WTBA)$23.58$46.8249.6%
Business First Bancshares (NasdaqGS:BFST)$28.12$55.0748.9%
Five Star Bancorp (NasdaqGS:FSBC)$32.35$63.8749.4%
Afya (NasdaqGS:AFYA)$16.43$31.5047.8%
Datadog (NasdaqGS:DDOG)$125.97$243.2548.2%
Advanced Energy Industries (NasdaqGS:AEIS)$109.84$219.2549.9%
WEX (NYSE:WEX)$178.01$345.8748.5%
Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:MMI)$40.84$78.7448.1%

Click here to see the full list of 197 stocks from our Undervalued US Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Atlanticus Holdings (NasdaqGS:ATLC)

Overview: Atlanticus Holdings Corporation is a financial technology company that offers credit and related financial services in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $716.01 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its segments in Auto Finance, which accounts for $28.63 million, and Credit as a Service, contributing $345.46 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 19.4%

Atlanticus Holdings is trading at US$49.59, below its estimated fair value of US$61.51, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a high debt level and recent insider selling, the company's earnings grew by 7.5% last year and are forecast to grow significantly at 28.9% annually over the next three years, outpacing the market average of 15.3%. Revenue growth is also expected to exceed market rates substantially.

NasdaqGS:ATLC Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NasdaqGS:ATLC Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Palomar Holdings (NasdaqGS:PLMR)

Overview: Palomar Holdings, Inc. is a specialty insurance company offering property and casualty insurance to residential and business clients in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $2.74 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Earthquake, Wind, and Flood Insurance Products segment, which generated $503.50 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 35.8%

Palomar Holdings is trading at US$108.48, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$168.9, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite recent insider selling and shareholder dilution, Palomar's earnings grew by 50.6% last year and are projected to increase by 23.4% annually, surpassing the market average of 15.3%. The company's revenue growth is also expected to exceed market rates substantially, supported by strategic executive appointments in key divisions.

NasdaqGS:PLMR Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NasdaqGS:PLMR Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Hess Midstream (NYSE:HESM)

Overview: Hess Midstream LP owns, develops, operates, and acquires midstream assets to provide fee-based services to Hess and third-party customers in the United States, with a market cap of $7.80 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Gathering ($780.40 million), Processing and Storage ($555 million), and Terminaling and Export ($120.70 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 31.8%

Hess Midstream is trading at US$35.9, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$52.64, indicating undervaluation based on cash flows. The company reported robust earnings growth of 84.8% over the past year and forecasts a 54% annual profit increase, outpacing the market average of 15.3%. Recent strategic moves include seeking bolt-on acquisitions supported by US$1.25 billion in financial flexibility, despite a high debt level and unsustainable dividend coverage from earnings or free cash flow.

NYSE:HESM Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NYSE:HESM Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

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