Amidst a cautiously optimistic European market environment, the CAC 40 Index in France has shown modest gains, reflecting investor hopes for potential interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank. In this context, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial as they may offer opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on discrepancies between market prices and intrinsic values.
Name | Current Price | Fair Value (Est) | Discount (Est) |
NSE (ENXTPA:ALNSE) | €29.40 | €57.34 | 48.7% |
Vivendi (ENXTPA:VIV) | €10.58 | €18.09 | 41.5% |
Lectra (ENXTPA:LSS) | €27.35 | €52.99 | 48.4% |
Groupe Berkem Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALKEM) | €3.06 | €5.08 | 39.8% |
EKINOPS (ENXTPA:EKI) | €4.06 | €6.98 | 41.8% |
Solutions 30 (ENXTPA:S30) | €1.178 | €2.33 | 49.4% |
Vogo (ENXTPA:ALVGO) | €3.25 | €6.28 | 48.2% |
Prodways Group (ENXTPA:PWG) | €0.525 | €0.80 | 34.4% |
Exail Technologies (ENXTPA:EXA) | €17.22 | €29.38 | 41.4% |
OVH Groupe (ENXTPA:OVH) | €7.16 | €12.20 | 41.3% |
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Overview: Safran SA, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the aerospace and defense sectors globally and has a market cap of €90.13 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from Aerospace Propulsion (€12.66 billion), Aeronautical Equipment, Defense and Aerosystems (€9.91 billion), and Aircraft Interiors (€2.73 billion).
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 25.5%
Safran is trading at €214.4, which is 25.5% below its estimated fair value of €287.95, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a decline in profit margins from 14.4% to 6.4% over the past year, Safran's earnings are forecast to grow at 19.54% annually, outpacing the French market's growth rate of 12.1%. Recent half-year results showed increased revenue but significantly lower net income compared to last year.
Overview: SPIE SA is a company that offers multi-technical services in energy and communications across France, Germany, the Netherlands, and internationally, with a market cap of €5.94 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from North-Western Europe (€1.89 billion) and Global Services Energy (€684.90 million).
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34.1%
SPIE is trading at €35.6, significantly below its estimated fair value of €54.02, highlighting its potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company's revenue and earnings are projected to grow faster than the French market, with expected annual profit growth of 20%. However, SPIE's high debt level and unstable dividend track record pose risks. Recent half-year results revealed increased sales but a decline in net income compared to the previous year.
Overview: Vivendi SE is an entertainment, media, and communication company operating across France, Europe, the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Africa with a market cap of €10.67 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from several segments, including Canal + Group (€6.20 billion), Havas Group (€2.92 billion), Gameloft (€304 million), Prisma Media (€303 million), Vivendi Village (€151 million), New Initiatives (€176 million), and a Segment Adjustment of €4.86 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 41.5%
Vivendi is trading at €10.58, well below its estimated fair value of €18.09, suggesting significant undervaluation based on cash flows. The company's revenue and earnings are forecast to grow faster than the French market, with earnings expected to increase significantly at 30.6% annually over the next three years. Despite becoming profitable this year, Vivendi's return on equity is projected to remain low and it has an unstable dividend track record. Recent results show increased sales but a slight decline in net income compared to last year.
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