The South Korean market has shown positive momentum, rising 1.1% over the past week and 4.9% over the last year, with earnings projected to grow significantly in the coming years. In this environment, identifying stocks that might be trading below their estimated value can provide investors with opportunities to capitalize on potential growth while maintaining a strategic approach to market participation.
Name | Current Price | Fair Value (Est) | Discount (Est) |
PharmaResearch (KOSDAQ:A214450) | ₩224000.00 | ₩423578.11 | 47.1% |
T'Way Air (KOSE:A091810) | ₩3010.00 | ₩5564.42 | 45.9% |
Sejin Heavy Industries (KOSE:A075580) | ₩7430.00 | ₩14829.58 | 49.9% |
Cosmecca Korea (KOSDAQ:A241710) | ₩76000.00 | ₩149201.39 | 49.1% |
TSE (KOSDAQ:A131290) | ₩53300.00 | ₩99890.63 | 46.6% |
Lutronic (KOSDAQ:A085370) | ₩36700.00 | ₩63217.94 | 41.9% |
Intellian Technologies (KOSDAQ:A189300) | ₩54200.00 | ₩91200.83 | 40.6% |
Shinsung E&GLtd (KOSE:A011930) | ₩1580.00 | ₩2932.41 | 46.1% |
Global Tax Free (KOSDAQ:A204620) | ₩3820.00 | ₩6408.40 | 40.4% |
Hotel ShillaLtd (KOSE:A008770) | ₩45050.00 | ₩75491.67 | 40.3% |
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Overview: SK hynix Inc., along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of semiconductor products across Korea, China, other parts of Asia, the United States, and Europe, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩129.94 trillion.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from the manufacture and sale of semiconductor products, amounting to approximately ₩49.22 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 12.9%
SK hynix's recent return to profitability, with a net income of ₩4.12 trillion for Q2 2024, highlights its potential as an undervalued stock based on cash flows. Despite high share price volatility and large one-off items affecting earnings quality, the stock trades at ₩188,700—below its estimated fair value of ₩216,703.8. Revenue and earnings are forecasted to grow significantly faster than the market average, driven by innovations like GDDR7 memory products targeting AI applications.
Overview: Hanall Biopharma Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company that manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩2.29 trillion.
Operations: The company's revenue segment is primarily derived from the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals, totaling ₩130.37 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 16.7%
Hanall Biopharma is trading at ₩45,150, below its estimated fair value of ₩54,198.01. Despite a challenging recent performance with a net loss for Q2 2024 and declining sales year-over-year, the company is expected to achieve profitability within three years. Revenue growth is forecasted at 16% annually, outpacing the South Korean market average of 10.4%. However, its return on equity remains low compared to benchmarks in the near term.
Overview: SK Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. is a pharmaceutical company focused on researching and developing drugs for central nervous system disorders, with a market cap of ₩9.86 trillion.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily stems from its new drug development segment, generating approximately ₩465.06 million.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34.2%
SK Biopharmaceuticals is trading at ₩125,800, significantly below its fair value estimate of ₩191,127.72. The company's revenue is projected to grow 22.7% annually, surpassing the South Korean market's average growth rate of 10.4%. Earnings are expected to increase substantially by 70.18% per year over the next three years, well above the market's 29.6%. Recently profitable, SK Biopharmaceuticals shows strong potential for future financial performance despite current undervaluation.
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