3 US Stocks That May Be Trading Below Their Estimated Value

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As the United States market navigates a period of mixed performance, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching new highs while the Nasdaq Composite experiences fluctuations, investors are keenly watching for signals from the Federal Reserve on potential interest rate cuts. Amid this dynamic environment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for those looking to capitalize on market opportunities. In this article, we will explore three U.S. stocks that may be trading below their estimated value, offering potential upside as investors assess their fundamentals against current economic conditions.

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

Name

Current Price

Fair Value (Est)

Discount (Est)

Kaspi.kz (NasdaqGS:KSPI)

$122.22

$240.88

49.3%

First Solar (NasdaqGS:FSLR)

$233.31

$465.98

49.9%

Phibro Animal Health (NasdaqGM:PAHC)

$21.53

$42.63

49.5%

Duolingo (NasdaqGS:DUOL)

$234.00

$467.36

49.9%

Heartland Financial USA (NasdaqGS:HTLF)

$56.66

$111.54

49.2%

EQT (NYSE:EQT)

$33.55

$65.85

49.1%

Trustmark (NasdaqGS:TRMK)

$32.55

$64.98

49.9%

Progress Software (NasdaqGS:PRGS)

$58.16

$114.81

49.3%

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:VRTX)

$489.43

$961.04

49.1%

Bilibili (NasdaqGS:BILI)

$14.67

$28.71

48.9%

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Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

AppLovin

Overview: AppLovin Corporation develops a software-based platform to help advertisers improve marketing and monetization of their content globally, with a market cap of $37.63 billion.

Operations: AppLovin's revenue segments include $1.49 billion from Apps and $2.47 billion from its Software Platform.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 48.7%

AppLovin reported strong financial results for Q2 2024, with sales of US$1.08 billion and net income of US$309.97 million, both significantly higher than the previous year. Despite being dropped from multiple Russell indices in July 2024, the stock is trading at US$116.25, well below its estimated fair value of US$226.77 based on discounted cash flows (DCF). Forecasted earnings growth is robust at 24.19% annually over the next three years, outpacing market expectations.

NasdaqGS:APP Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
NasdaqGS:APP Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

Intuit

Overview: Intuit Inc. provides financial management, compliance, and marketing products and services in the United States with a market cap of $183.68 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Pro-Tax ($599 million), Consumer ($4.45 billion), Credit Karma ($1.71 billion), and Small Business and Self-Employed ($9.53 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34.3%

Intuit, trading at US$646.25, is significantly undervalued with a fair value estimate of US$983.01 based on discounted cash flows (DCF). The company has demonstrated robust earnings growth of 24.3% in the past year and is forecasted to grow earnings by 16.43% annually, surpassing the market's expected growth rate of 15.2%. Recent enhancements to its Generative AI Operating System (GenOS) and a substantial share buyback program further strengthen its financial position and future prospects.

NasdaqGS:INTU Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
NasdaqGS:INTU Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

Oracle

Overview: Oracle Corporation provides a range of products and services for enterprise information technology environments globally, with a market cap of approximately $448.98 billion.

Operations: Oracle's revenue segments include Hardware ($3.01 billion), Services ($5.31 billion), and Cloud and License ($45.50 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 37.1%

Oracle, trading at US$170.33, is significantly undervalued with a fair value estimate of US$270.86 based on discounted cash flows. The company’s earnings are forecasted to grow 16.47% annually, outpacing the market's expected growth rate of 15.2%. Despite its high debt level, Oracle's strong revenue growth and substantial share buyback program enhance its financial stability and attractiveness as an investment based on cash flow metrics.

NYSE:ORCL Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
NYSE:ORCL Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:APP NasdaqGS:INTU and NYSE:ORCL.

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