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3 US Stocks Estimated To Be Trading At Discounts Up To 40.9%

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As the U.S. stock market experiences fluctuations with major indices like the Dow Jones and Nasdaq showing mixed movements, investors are keenly observing sectors such as technology for potential opportunities amid ongoing economic developments. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks can be crucial, as these investments may offer significant potential when trading at discounts compared to their intrinsic value.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Clear Secure (NYSE:YOU)$26.98$53.2749.4%
UMB Financial (NasdaqGS:UMBF)$122.36$244.3949.9%
Business First Bancshares (NasdaqGS:BFST)$28.29$55.1048.7%
West Bancorporation (NasdaqGS:WTBA)$23.59$46.4249.2%
Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK)$46.75$92.7749.6%
U.S. Physical Therapy (NYSE:USPH)$94.06$187.0349.7%
Constellium (NYSE:CSTM)$11.31$22.0348.7%
Freshpet (NasdaqGM:FRPT)$145.69$283.1248.5%
Equifax (NYSE:EFX)$265.29$529.4849.9%
Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:MMI)$40.82$81.0449.6%

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BioLife Solutions (NasdaqCM:BLFS)

Overview: BioLife Solutions, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapy industry globally, with a market cap of approximately $1.22 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Biopreservation Tools segment, amounting to $146.96 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 18.3%

BioLife Solutions is trading at US$26.72, below its estimated fair value of US$32.7, suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite recent guidance revisions due to the SciSafe divestiture, the company reported improved quarterly results with a net loss reduction from US$29.13 million to US$1.7 million year-over-year. Revenue growth is expected at 11.1% annually, surpassing the U.S market average of 9%. However, shareholder dilution remains a concern.

NasdaqCM:BLFS Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2024
NasdaqCM:BLFS Discounted Cash Flow as at Dec 2024

Alkami Technology (NasdaqGS:ALKT)

Overview: Alkami Technology, Inc. provides cloud-based digital banking solutions in the United States and has a market cap of approximately $3.99 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Internet Software & Services segment, which generated $315.56 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 10.7%

Alkami Technology, trading at US$39.92, is below its estimated fair value of US$44.72, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company forecasts impressive revenue growth of 21.9% annually, surpassing the U.S market average and is expected to become profitable within three years. However, recent insider selling and shareholder dilution could be concerns despite strategic partnerships and product enhancements aimed at driving revenue growth through innovative digital banking solutions.

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

Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY)

Overview: Annaly Capital Management, Inc. is a diversified capital manager involved in mortgage finance with a market capitalization of approximately $11.08 billion.

Operations: Annaly Capital Management generates revenue primarily through its mortgage-backed securities segment, amounting to $369.37 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 40.9%

Annaly Capital Management, with a share price of US$19.76, trades significantly below its estimated fair value of US$33.41, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite robust earnings growth and forecasts for revenue to grow rapidly at 90.1% annually, concerns arise from unsustainable dividends not covered by earnings or free cash flows and shareholder dilution over the past year. Recent filings include a US$492.25 million shelf registration for common stock under a dividend reinvestment plan.

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

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