3 US Stocks That Might Be Undervalued In September 2024

The U.S. stock market has seen a mixed performance recently, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite extending their rally while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell due to a decline in bank stocks. As investors navigate these fluctuating conditions, identifying undervalued stocks can offer potential opportunities for growth amid economic uncertainties and shifting interest rates.

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

Name	Current Price	Fair Value (Est)	Discount (Est)
Kaspi.kz (NasdaqGS:KSPI)	$122.92	$243.36	49.5%
Owens Corning (NYSE:OC)	$157.76	$315.19	49.9%
Amdocs (NasdaqGS:DOX)	$85.84	$167.66	48.8%
Cadence Bank (NYSE:CADE)	$30.21	$59.19	49%
Progress Software (NasdaqGS:PRGS)	$57.62	$114.33	49.6%
Onto Innovation (NYSE:ONTO)	$182.53	$357.72	49%
EVERTEC (NYSE:EVTC)	$32.94	$65.79	49.9%
WEX (NYSE:WEX)	$193.14	$379.79	49.1%
Vasta Platform (NasdaqGS:VSTA)	$2.50	$4.89	48.9%
Sea (NYSE:SE)	$77.48	$151.06	48.7%

Click here to see the full list of 193 stocks from our Undervalued US Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Zillow Group (NasdaqGS:ZG)

Overview: Zillow Group, Inc. operates real estate brands through mobile applications and websites in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $12.42 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its Internet, Media & Technology segment ($1.47 billion) and its Mortgages segment ($0.15 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 47.9%

Zillow Group appears undervalued based on cash flows, trading at US$54.34, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$104.33. Recent leadership changes and strategic initiatives aim to enhance operational efficiency and revenue growth, which is forecasted at 11.1% per year—faster than the broader market. Despite reporting a net loss of US$17 million for Q2 2024, this was an improvement from the previous year’s loss of US$35 million, indicating potential for profitability within three years.

• Our earnings growth report unveils the potential for significant increases in Zillow Group's future results.
• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Zillow Group.

Corning (NYSE:GLW)

Overview: Corning Incorporated operates in the display technologies, optical communications, environmental technologies, specialty materials, and life sciences sectors both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of $35.06 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: 21.8%

Corning appears undervalued based on cash flows, trading at US$41.16, below its estimated fair value of US$52.64. The company forecasts annual profit growth of 27.8%, outpacing the broader market's 15%. Recent developments include a share buyback program and an extended distribution agreement with Axion BioSystems for the Corning Cell Counter, enhancing its life sciences portfolio. However, high debt levels and lower-than-expected net income in Q2 2024 are concerns to monitor.

• According our earnings growth report, there's an indication that Corning might be ready to expand.
• Get an in-depth perspective on Corning's balance sheet by reading our health report here.

XPeng (NYSE:XPEV)

Overview: XPeng Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets smart electric vehicles (EVs) in the People’s Republic of China with a market cap of $8.07 billion.

Operations: Revenue from the Auto Manufacturers segment for XPeng Inc. amounted to CN¥36.24 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 24.6%

XPeng, trading at US$8.75, is undervalued based on cash flows with an estimated fair value of US$11.60. The company expects annual profit growth above market average and revenue to grow at 25.5% per year, outpacing the broader market's 8.6%. Despite recent shareholder dilution and low forecasted return on equity (6.2%), XPeng's vehicle deliveries have increased significantly, supported by new product launches like the MONA M03 and advancements in AI technology for autonomous driving.

• In light of our recent growth report, it seems possible that XPeng's financial performance will exceed current levels.
• Navigate through the intricacies of XPeng with our comprehensive financial health report here.

Where To Now?

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