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3 Top Stocks Estimated To Be Trading At Up To 43.1% Below Intrinsic Value

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Global markets have shown resilience, with U.S. stocks rebounding from early August sell-offs and European indices gaining on hopes of interest rate cuts. Amidst this positive sentiment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth opportunities. In the current market environment, a good stock is often one that is trading below its intrinsic value, offering a margin of safety while benefiting from broader economic recovery trends.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Best Pacific International Holdings (SEHK:2111)HK$2.19HK$4.3649.8%
Hagiwara Electric Holdings (TSE:7467)¥3365.00¥6709.4949.8%
Kaspi.kz (NasdaqGS:KSPI)US$126.54US$252.5849.9%
ANTA Sports Products (SEHK:2020)HK$67.95HK$135.5949.9%
Trisul (BOVESPA:TRIS3)R$4.69R$9.3750%
Texmaco Rail & Engineering (NSEI:TEXRAIL)₹252.75₹504.4049.9%
NSE (ENXTPA:ALNSE)€29.10€57.8849.7%
Seatrium (SGX:5E2)SGD1.41SGD2.8249.9%
Hiconics Eco-energy Technology (SZSE:300048)CN¥4.34CN¥8.6749.9%
Chervon Holdings (SEHK:2285)HK$17.98HK$35.9350%

Click here to see the full list of 922 stocks from our Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

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

GlobalFoundries (NasdaqGS:GFS)

Overview: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc., a semiconductor foundry with a market cap of $25.18 billion, offers a variety of mainstream wafer fabrication services and technologies globally.

Operations: The company's revenue segment consists of $6.89 billion from semiconductors.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 31.2%

GlobalFoundries (US$45.63) is trading 31.2% below its estimated fair value of US$66.34, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a recent decline in net income and revenue, the company forecasts earnings growth of 22.79% per year, outpacing the US market's average. Recent strategic collaborations and a share repurchase program highlight management's focus on long-term value creation despite current profit margins being lower than last year’s figures.

NasdaqGS:GFS Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
NasdaqGS:GFS Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

Coherent (NYSE:COHR)

Overview: Coherent Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets engineered materials and optoelectronic components and devices worldwide, with a market cap of $11.75 billion (NYSE:COHR).

Operations: Coherent generates revenue from three primary segments: Lasers ($1.40 billion), Materials ($1.47 billion), and Networking ($2.34 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34%

Coherent (US$76.63) is trading 34% below its estimated fair value of US$116.05, indicating significant undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a net loss for the full year, revenue grew to US$4.71 billion from US$4.16 billion a year ago, and losses narrowed significantly. The company forecasts revenue growth of 11.7% per year and aims to become profitable within three years, supported by strategic initiatives like new product launches and leadership changes aimed at driving innovation and efficiency improvements.

NYSE:COHR Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
NYSE:COHR Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

Truist Financial (NYSE:TFC)

Overview: Truist Financial Corporation is a financial services company offering banking and trust services in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States, with a market cap of $56.95 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from various segments, including $24.12 billion from Segment Adjustment and -$9.88 billion from Treasury & Corporate (Ot&C).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 43.1%

Truist Financial (US$42.53) trades 43.1% below its fair value estimate of US$74.76, highlighting significant undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a forecasted annual revenue growth of 12.6%, earnings are currently not covering the dividend yield of 4.89%. The company expects to become profitable within three years, with revenue growth outpacing the broader market at 8.8%. Recent strategic moves include a $1 billion fixed-income offering and leadership changes in technology aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and innovation.

NYSE:TFC Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
NYSE:TFC Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

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