The Swiss market recently experienced a mixed session, with the benchmark SMI closing slightly down by 0.21%, reflecting a day of tight trading ranges and varied performances across sectors. In such an environment, identifying undervalued stocks can present unique opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on potential discounts in the market.
Name | Current Price | Fair Value (Est) | Discount (Est) |
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN) | CHF305.60 | CHF563.26 | 45.7% |
Georg Fischer (SWX:GF) | CHF58.55 | CHF109.65 | 46.6% |
lastminute.com (SWX:LMN) | CHF17.90 | CHF29.05 | 38.4% |
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | CHF53.88 | CHF104.32 | 48.4% |
Komax Holding (SWX:KOMN) | CHF113.20 | CHF201.95 | 43.9% |
Clariant (SWX:CLN) | CHF12.38 | CHF21.40 | 42.1% |
Comet Holding (SWX:COTN) | CHF281.00 | CHF525.08 | 46.5% |
SGS (SWX:SGSN) | CHF97.32 | CHF150.94 | 35.5% |
Montana Aerospace (SWX:AERO) | CHF17.98 | CHF31.56 | 43% |
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS) | CHF65.40 | CHF117.50 | 44.3% |
Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
Overview: Barry Callebaut AG, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells chocolate and cocoa products, with a market cap of CHF8.37 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include Global Cocoa, which generated CHF5.31 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 33.1%
Barry Callebaut is trading at CHF1530, significantly below its estimated fair value of CHF2287.69, indicating it is undervalued based on cash flows. Despite high-quality earnings and expected revenue growth of 6.6% per year, the company's debt coverage by operating cash flow remains a concern. Earnings are projected to grow 25.93% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's growth rate but with a low forecasted return on equity of 14.8%.
Overview: SGS SA offers inspection, testing, and verification services across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific with a market cap of CHF18.14 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include Business Assurance, which generated CHF755 million, with a Segment Adjustment of CHF5.92 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 35.5%
SGS is trading at CHF97.32, considerably below its estimated fair value of CHF150.94, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a high debt level and a dividend not well covered by earnings, SGS's earnings are projected to grow 12.5% annually, surpassing the Swiss market rate. Recent half-year results show stable sales but slightly decreased net income compared to last year, with basic EPS from continuing operations at CHF1.44 down from CHF1.47.
Overview: Temenos AG develops, markets, and sells integrated banking software systems to financial institutions globally, with a market cap of CHF4.63 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Product, which accounts for $879.99 million, and Services, contributing $132.98 million.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 25.7%
Temenos, trading at CHF63.45, is significantly undervalued with its fair value estimated at CHF85.36. Despite a high debt level, its earnings are expected to grow 14.4% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 11.7%. Recent executive changes aim to enhance technological innovation and global reach through AI-driven solutions and a scalable cloud platform. The company completed a CHF200 million share buyback and is considering selling its fund management unit for EUR600 million to strengthen financial flexibility.
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