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3 US Stocks That May Be Trading Below Estimated Value

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As the U.S. stock market continues to navigate a mixed landscape with major indices showing varied movements, investors are keenly observing earnings reports and economic indicators for cues on potential opportunities. In such an environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can offer strategic entry points, particularly when the broader market exhibits signs of recovery or volatility.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Clear Secure (NYSE:YOU)$27.08$53.3649.2%
NBT Bancorp (NasdaqGS:NBTB)$50.99$99.9349%
First National (NasdaqCM:FXNC)$23.66$46.6349.3%
Peoples Financial Services (NasdaqGS:PFIS)$58.76$115.3949.1%
Synovus Financial (NYSE:SNV)$58.67$115.6749.3%
Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK)$49.21$98.4250%
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS)$30.51$59.5248.7%
South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCPK:SABK)$15.42$30.2749.1%
Nutanix (NasdaqGS:NTNX)$72.80$143.8049.4%
Snap (NYSE:SNAP)$11.60$22.7249%

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KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY)

Overview: KeyCorp is a holding company for KeyBank National Association, offering a range of retail and commercial banking products and services in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $19.43 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Consumer Bank segment, totaling $3.09 billion, and its Commercial Bank segment, amounting to $2.85 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 28.5%

KeyCorp is trading at US$19.81, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$27.72, suggesting potential undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. Despite a recent net loss and shareholder dilution, earnings are forecast to grow substantially at 71.7% annually, outpacing the market average. However, the current dividend yield of 4.14% may not be sustainable given coverage concerns and past profit margin declines from 18.8% to negative figures this year.

NYSE:KEY Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NYSE:KEY Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

RXO (NYSE:RXO)

Overview: RXO, Inc. offers full truckload freight transportation brokering services and has a market cap of approximately $4.56 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its transportation segment, specifically trucking, which generates $3.86 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 22%

RXO, Inc. is trading at US$30.42, below its estimated fair value of US$39.01, indicating it may be undervalued based on discounted cash flow analysis. Despite recent net losses and shareholder dilution, RXO's revenue is projected to grow 22.4% annually, surpassing the market average of 8.9%. The company is expected to achieve profitability within three years with earnings growth forecasted at over 100% per year, although its future return on equity remains relatively low at 7.5%.

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

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL)

Overview: Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company for Western Alliance Bank, offering a range of banking products and services mainly in Arizona, California, and Nevada, with a market capitalization of approximately $10.21 billion.

Operations: Western Alliance Bancorporation's revenue is primarily derived from its Commercial segment at $1.19 billion and Consumer Related segment at $1.62 billion, with additional contributions from Corporate & Other at $106.60 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 43.3%

Western Alliance Bancorporation, trading at US$95.66, is significantly undervalued with a fair value estimate of US$168.63 based on discounted cash flows. Despite low return on equity forecasts (14.6%), its earnings are projected to grow 22.7% annually, outpacing the US market's growth rate of 15.4%. Recent earnings show net interest income growth but a slight decline in net income year-over-year, while insider selling has been significant in the past quarter.

NYSE:WAL Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NYSE:WAL Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

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