Consumer sentiment in South Korea softened slightly in September, reflecting cautious optimism as indicated by the Bank of Korea's Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) score of 100.0, down from 100.8 in August. In this context, identifying undervalued stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value can offer potential opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on market inefficiencies.
Name | Current Price | Fair Value (Est) | Discount (Est) |
Samwha ElectricLtd (KOSE:A009470) | ₩52300.00 | ₩92742.80 | 43.6% |
VIOL (KOSDAQ:A335890) | ₩9000.00 | ₩17741.30 | 49.3% |
T'Way Air (KOSE:A091810) | ₩2960.00 | ₩5627.98 | 47.4% |
SK Biopharmaceuticals (KOSE:A326030) | ₩103400.00 | ₩179969.09 | 42.5% |
Lutronic (KOSDAQ:A085370) | ₩36700.00 | ₩63217.94 | 41.9% |
Oscotec (KOSDAQ:A039200) | ₩32850.00 | ₩65156.22 | 49.6% |
ABCO Electronics (KOSDAQ:A036010) | ₩6100.00 | ₩11521.59 | 47.1% |
Shinsung E&GLtd (KOSE:A011930) | ₩1719.00 | ₩3014.00 | 43% |
Global Tax Free (KOSDAQ:A204620) | ₩3675.00 | ₩6410.67 | 42.7% |
Hd Hyundai MipoLtd (KOSE:A010620) | ₩98900.00 | ₩169508.36 | 41.7% |
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Overview: SK hynix Inc., with a market cap of ₩126.57 trillion, manufactures, distributes, and sells semiconductor products across Korea, China, the rest of Asia, the United States, and Europe.
Operations: The company's revenue from the manufacture and sale of semiconductor products is ₩49.22 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 11.1%
SK hynix is trading at ₩183,800, which is 11.1% below its estimated fair value of ₩206,668.11. The company's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 49.25% annually over the next three years, outpacing the Korean market's average growth rate of 29.3%. Recent earnings reports show a substantial turnaround with net income for Q2 2024 reaching ₩4.12 trillion compared to a loss in the same period last year, indicating strong cash flow improvement and profitability recovery.
Overview: Samwha Electric Co., Ltd. operates in the electrolytic capacitor industry both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩345.90 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue from electronic components and parts amounts to ₩211.75 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 43.6%
Samwha Electric Ltd. is trading at ₩52,300, significantly undervalued by 43.6% compared to its estimated fair value of ₩92,742.80. Despite highly volatile share prices over the past three months, earnings grew by 90.9% last year and are forecast to grow at an annual rate of 43.78%. Recent inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index and strong Q2 net income of ₩6.97 billion highlight robust cash flow potential despite negative sales figures reported recently.
Overview: Hd Hyundai Mipo Co., Ltd. manufactures, repairs, and remodels ships in South Korea and has a market cap of ₩3.94 trillion.
Operations: Hd Hyundai Mipo Ltd. generates revenue primarily from shipbuilding, amounting to ₩5.10 trillion, with adjustments of -₩870.77 million in connection adjustments.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 41.7%
Hd Hyundai Mipo Ltd. is trading at ₩98,900, significantly below its estimated fair value of ₩169,508.36, indicating it is undervalued by over 40%. Revenue is forecast to grow at 11.4% per year, outpacing the South Korean market's average growth of 10.5%. The company is expected to become profitable within three years with earnings projected to grow by 92.49% annually. However, the return on equity forecast remains low at 16.2%.
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