3 US Stocks That May Be Trading At A Discount

Simply Wall St.
04 Nov 2024

As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of volatility, with the Nasdaq recently snapping a seven-week winning streak and major indices experiencing fluctuations amid tech earnings and labor market data, investors are keenly observing opportunities that may arise from these shifts. In such an environment, identifying stocks that are potentially trading at a discount can be appealing, especially when considering companies with strong fundamentals or those poised to benefit from economic trends.

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

Name Current Price Fair Value (Est) Discount (Est)
Provident Financial Services (NYSE:PFS) $18.85 $37.48 49.7%
Cadence Bank (NYSE:CADE) $33.06 $64.76 48.9%
Atlanticus Holdings (NasdaqGS:ATLC) $37.28 $72.49 48.6%
MVB Financial (NasdaqCM:MVBF) $19.10 $37.09 48.5%
UFP Technologies (NasdaqCM:UFPT) $272.655 $539.63 49.5%
First Western Financial (NasdaqGS:MYFW) $18.94 $37.35 49.3%
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:ALNY) $273.91 $546.14 49.8%
WEX (NYSE:WEX) $173.79 $344.90 49.6%
Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) $49.23 $97.63 49.6%
AeroVironment (NasdaqGS:AVAV) $216.00 $419.41 48.5%

Click here to see the full list of 192 stocks from our Undervalued US Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Adobe

Overview: Adobe Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified software company on a global scale with a market capitalization of approximately $212.53 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Digital Media at $15.44 billion, Digital Experience at $5.24 billion, and Publishing and Advertising at $276 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34.1%

Adobe is trading at US$482.8, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$733, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite insider selling in the past quarter, Adobe's earnings are projected to grow faster than the US market. Recent product innovations like Frame.io and GenStudio enhance its digital media offerings, potentially driving future revenue growth. However, Adobe's expected revenue growth of 10.1% per year remains modest compared to higher benchmarks.

  • According our earnings growth report, there's an indication that Adobe might be ready to expand.
  • Click here to discover the nuances of Adobe with our detailed financial health report.
NasdaqGS:ADBE Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Atlassian

Overview: Atlassian Corporation, with a market cap of $58.43 billion, designs, develops, licenses, and maintains a range of software products globally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Software & Programming segment, which generated $4.57 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 16.4%

Atlassian's stock is trading at US$224.35, below its estimated fair value of US$268.21, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a net loss in the recent quarter and insider selling, revenue growth is forecasted to surpass the US market average at 15.2% annually. The company has initiated a significant share repurchase program worth up to $1.5 billion and expects substantial profitability improvements over the next three years with high projected return on equity.

  • Upon reviewing our latest growth report, Atlassian's projected financial performance appears quite optimistic.
  • Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Atlassian stock in this financial health report.
NasdaqGS:TEAM Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Corning

Overview: Corning Incorporated operates in the display technologies, optical communications, environmental technologies, specialty materials, and life sciences sectors both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $41.41 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from several segments: Optical Communications ($4.19 billion), Display Technologies ($3.77 billion), Specialty Materials ($1.98 billion), Environmental Technologies ($1.70 billion), and Life Sciences ($971 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 30.5%

Corning is trading at US$48.36, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$69.55, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite recent earnings challenges, including a net loss in the third quarter and declining profit margins, Corning's revenue is forecasted to grow faster than the US market at 10.1% annually. The company secured a multi-year agreement with AT&T for fiber solutions, which could bolster future cash flows amidst high debt levels and insider selling concerns.

  • Insights from our recent growth report point to a promising forecast for Corning's business outlook.
  • Get an in-depth perspective on Corning's balance sheet by reading our health report here.
NYSE:GLW Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:ADBE NasdaqGS:TEAM and NYSE:GLW.

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