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3 US Stocks That Could Be Trading Below Estimated Value

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As the United States stock market experiences fluctuations, with major indexes managing to post slight weekly gains despite a recent sell-off led by big-tech declines, investors are keenly observing opportunities that might be trading below their estimated value. In such a climate, identifying undervalued stocks can be crucial for those looking to capitalize on potential discrepancies between market price and intrinsic worth.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Clear Secure (NYSE:YOU)$27.22$53.2448.9%
Argan (NYSE:AGX)$142.95$279.4548.8%
First National (NasdaqCM:FXNC)$23.77$46.6349%
Oddity Tech (NasdaqGM:ODD)$43.55$84.5948.5%
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL)$83.68$164.3149.1%
HealthEquity (NasdaqGS:HQY)$96.30$189.2249.1%
QuinStreet (NasdaqGS:QNST)$23.85$47.1749.4%
Progress Software (NasdaqGS:PRGS)$65.48$129.4849.4%
Freshpet (NasdaqGM:FRPT)$146.36$283.1248.3%
South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCPK:SABK)$15.20$29.9749.3%

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Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

QuinStreet (NasdaqGS:QNST)

Overview: QuinStreet, Inc. is an online performance marketing company that offers customer acquisition services both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $1.34 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its Direct Marketing segment, which accounted for $768.81 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49.4%

QuinStreet is trading at US$23.85, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$47.17, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite recent insider selling and no share repurchases in the latest quarter, the company has shown strong revenue growth from US$123.92 million to US$279.22 million year-over-year and is expected to become profitable within three years with earnings forecasted to grow substantially annually at 105.04%.

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

Warner Music Group (NasdaqGS:WMG)

Overview: Warner Music Group Corp. is a music entertainment company operating in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally with a market cap of approximately $16.29 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Recorded Music segment, which accounts for $5.22 billion, and its Music Publishing segment, contributing $1.21 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 26.5%

Warner Music Group, trading at US$31.45, is undervalued based on cash flows with a fair value estimate of US$42.80. Despite a modest 1.2% earnings growth last year and net income decline in Q4 2024, the company forecasts significant annual profit growth of over 20%. The recent US$100 million share buyback plan highlights confidence in future cash flow generation, while strategic acquisitions in India aim to capitalize on emerging markets for long-term revenue expansion.

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

RXO (NYSE:RXO)

Overview: RXO, Inc. offers full truckload freight transportation brokering services and has a market cap of approximately $3.92 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue of $3.86 billion from its trucking transportation services segment.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 37.6%

RXO, trading at US$24.36, appears undervalued with a fair value estimate of US$39.01 and is trading 37.6% below this estimate. Despite recent net losses of US$243 million in Q3 2024, revenue is forecast to grow by 22.2% annually, surpassing the market average. The company seeks M&A opportunities and has a $125 million share repurchase authorization, indicating strategic capital allocation amid anticipated profitability within three years.

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

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