3 US Stocks That Might Be Trading Below Their Estimated Value

Simply Wall St · 11/26 10:02

As the U.S. stock market continues its rally, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 reaching new heights, investors are keenly observing opportunities that might be flying under the radar. In such a robust market environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can provide potential for growth as these equities catch up to their intrinsic worth.

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

Name Current Price Fair Value (Est) Discount (Est)
Clear Secure (NYSE:YOU) $27.08 $53.36 49.2%
NBT Bancorp (NasdaqGS:NBTB) $50.99 $99.93 49%
First National (NasdaqCM:FXNC) $23.66 $46.63 49.3%
Peoples Financial Services (NasdaqGS:PFIS) $58.76 $115.39 49.1%
Synovus Financial (NYSE:SNV) $58.67 $115.67 49.3%
Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) $49.21 $98.42 50%
Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) $30.51 $59.52 48.7%
South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCPK:SABK) $15.42 $30.27 49.1%
Nutanix (NasdaqGS:NTNX) $72.80 $143.80 49.4%
Snap (NYSE:SNAP) $11.60 $22.72 49%

Click here to see the full list of 195 stocks from our Undervalued US Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

AppLovin (NasdaqGS:APP)

Overview: AppLovin Corporation develops a software-based platform that aids advertisers in enhancing the marketing and monetization of their content both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $111.86 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Apps, generating $1.49 billion, and the Software Platform, contributing $2.80 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 15.7%

AppLovin's stock appears undervalued based on cash flows, trading at US$319.59, below its estimated fair value of US$379.05. Despite high debt levels and recent insider selling, the company shows strong earnings growth prospects at 31.5% annually, outpacing the market average. Recent financial results highlight significant profit increases with net income reaching US$434.42 million for Q3 2024, supported by strategic moves like a $999.62 million fixed-income offering to bolster financial flexibility amidst volatile share prices.

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

Pegasystems (NasdaqGS:PEGA)

Overview: Pegasystems Inc. is a global company that develops, markets, licenses, hosts, and supports enterprise software solutions across various regions including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific with a market cap of approximately $7.85 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Software & Programming segment, which generated approximately $1.48 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 31.3%

Pegasystems is trading at US$95.33, significantly undervalued compared to its estimated fair value of US$138.67. Despite recent revenue decline and shareholder dilution, the company projects robust earnings growth of 23.9% annually, surpassing market averages. The introduction of AI-driven capabilities in Pega GenAI Blueprint supports modernization efforts and could enhance cash flow generation by reducing technical debt and optimizing workflows, although these initiatives require significant resources and time to implement effectively.

NasdaqGS:PEGA Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NasdaqGS:PEGA Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Equifax (NYSE:EFX)

Overview: Equifax Inc. is a data, analytics, and technology company with a market cap of approximately $31.43 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: International at $1.34 billion, Workforce Solutions at $2.40 billion, and U.S. Information Solutions at $1.85 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 36.4%

Equifax is trading at US$263.89, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$415.18, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company projects robust earnings growth of 26.2% annually, outpacing the broader U.S. market's forecasted growth rate. Recent strategic moves include bolt-on acquisitions focused on core business enhancement and partnerships like the expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to leverage data insights, which could bolster future revenue streams and operational efficiencies despite high debt levels.

NYSE:EFX Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
NYSE:EFX Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

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