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3 US Stocks That May Be Trading Below Their Estimated Value

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As the Nasdaq Composite hits record highs and the Dow Jones Industrial Average experiences its eighth consecutive day of decline, investors are closely watching market movements ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. In this fluctuating environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can offer opportunities for those looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
UMB Financial (NasdaqGS:UMBF)$123.38$244.2249.5%
Business First Bancshares (NasdaqGS:BFST)$27.78$54.9549.4%
Sensus Healthcare (NasdaqCM:SRTS)$7.97$15.5848.9%
West Bancorporation (NasdaqGS:WTBA)$23.63$46.4349.1%
Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK)$46.66$92.6949.7%
U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH)$95.56$187.0348.9%
Constellium (NYSE:CSTM)$11.01$21.7749.4%
Privia Health Group (NasdaqGS:PRVA)$21.87$43.1749.3%
Equifax (NYSE:EFX)$273.50$534.3848.8%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:VRTX)$468.09$913.7848.8%

Click here to see the full list of 188 stocks from our Undervalued US Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

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

Privia Health Group (NasdaqGS:PRVA)

Overview: Privia Health Group, Inc. is a national physician-enablement company operating in the United States with a market cap of $2.52 billion.

Operations: Privia Health Group generates revenue primarily from its Healthcare Facilities & Services segment, totaling $1.72 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49.3%

Privia Health Group is trading at US$21.87, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$43.17, suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a recent decline in net income and profit margins, the company forecasts strong earnings growth of 39% per year, outpacing the broader U.S. market's expected growth rate. Additionally, Privia has raised its full-year revenue guidance and filed a significant shelf registration for future offerings.

NasdaqGS:PRVA Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2024
NasdaqGS:PRVA Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2024

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV)

Overview: GE Vernova Inc. is an energy company that provides products and services for generating, transferring, orchestrating, converting, and storing electricity across multiple regions including the United States, Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa with a market cap of $91.52 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Wind at $9.18 billion, Power at $18.29 billion, and Electrification at $7.34 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 20.3%

GE Vernova is trading at US$337.71, below its estimated fair value of US$423.54, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company has become profitable this year and forecasts earnings growth of 27.75% annually, surpassing the U.S. market's growth rate. Recent strategic moves include a share repurchase program worth up to $6 billion and involvement in innovative projects like the Whyalla hydrogen power plant, enhancing its investment appeal despite slower revenue growth projections compared to the market.

NYSE:GEV Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2024
NYSE:GEV Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2024

Similarweb (NYSE:SMWB)

Overview: Similarweb Ltd. offers cloud-based digital intelligence solutions across various regions, including the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific, with a market cap of approximately $1.04 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment includes online financial information providers, generating $241.08 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 27.4%

Similarweb Ltd. is trading at US$13.15, below its estimated fair value of US$18.12, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. The company reported Q3 2024 sales of US$64.71 million, up from the previous year, and reduced net loss to US$2.57 million from US$4.84 million a year ago. With an expected annual profit growth rate of 126.3% and forecasted profitability within three years, Similarweb's revenue growth outpaces the U.S market average despite recent shareholder dilution.

NYSE:SMWB Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2024
NYSE:SMWB Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2024

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