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3 Undervalued Stocks Trading At Up To 34.4% Below Intrinsic Value

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Amid a cooling U.S. labor market and significant economic data releases, global markets have experienced notable volatility, with major indices such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite pulling back sharply. This environment of heightened uncertainty presents an opportunity to identify undervalued stocks that are trading significantly below their intrinsic value. In this context, a good stock is one that demonstrates strong fundamentals and potential for growth despite broader market challenges. Here are three stocks currently trading up to 34.4% below their intrinsic value, offering potential opportunities for investors seeking value in uncertain times.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Atour Lifestyle Holdings (NasdaqGS:ATAT)US$16.68US$33.2549.8%
Elders (ASX:ELD)A$9.08A$18.1149.9%
Members (TSE:2130)¥712.00¥1416.2449.7%
SMRT Holdings Berhad (KLSE:SMRT)MYR1.03MYR2.0649.9%
Bowhead Specialty Holdings (NYSE:BOW)US$26.98US$53.7649.8%
Green Thumb Industries (CNSX:GTII)CA$15.46CA$30.8349.9%
Seatrium (SGX:5E2)SGD1.42SGD2.8349.8%
SK Biopharmaceuticals (KOSE:A326030)₩85300.00₩170336.8949.9%
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR)A$8.31A$16.5549.8%
Paratus Energy Services (OB:PLSV)NOK54.68NOK109.0149.8%

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

Li Auto (NasdaqGS:LI)

Overview: Li Auto Inc. operates in the energy vehicle market in the People’s Republic of China and has a market cap of $20.01 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue of CN¥130.70 billion from its Auto Manufacturers segment.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34.4%

Li Auto's recent sales surge, with a record 51,000 vehicles delivered in July 2024 and cumulative deliveries reaching 873,345, highlights its strong market position. Despite legal challenges and past shareholder dilution, Li Auto is trading at US$18.94—34.4% below its estimated fair value of US$28.87—indicating significant undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. Forecasts suggest robust revenue growth of 20.1% annually and earnings growth of 20.8%, outpacing the broader market expectations.

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

Corning (NYSE:GLW)

Overview: Corning Incorporated operates in the display technologies, optical communications, environmental technologies, specialty materials, and life sciences sectors globally and has a market cap of $32.31 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Optical Communications ($3.86 billion), Display Technologies ($3.73 billion), Specialty Materials ($1.99 billion), Environmental Technologies ($1.76 billion), and Life Sciences ($957 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 27.3%

Corning is trading at US$38.33, 27.3% below its estimated fair value of US$52.71 based on discounted cash flow analysis, indicating significant undervaluation. Despite high debt levels and a dividend yield of 2.92% not well covered by earnings or free cash flows, the company forecasts robust annual earnings growth of 28%, driven by new optical connectivity products for generative AI in Optical Communications, offsetting other market slowdowns.

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

HOYA (TSE:7741)

Overview: HOYA Corporation, with a market cap of ¥6.52 trillion, is a med-tech company that provides high-tech and medical products worldwide.

Operations: HOYA Corporation's revenue segments include Life Care at ¥537.56 billion and Telecommunications at ¥253.04 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 12.3%

HOYA is trading at ¥19,235, 12.3% below its estimated fair value of ¥21,935.15 based on discounted cash flow analysis, indicating undervaluation. Recent FDA clearance for a new sterilization cycle in collaboration with ASP could boost revenue growth and enhance market position. Additionally, HOYA's earnings are forecast to grow 11.29% annually, outpacing the Japanese market average of 8.9%. The company’s ongoing share buyback program further supports shareholder value enhancement strategies.

TSE:7741 Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
TSE:7741 Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

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