As the U.S. stock market shows signs of recovery, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebounding from recent declines, investors are keenly observing opportunities that may arise in this fluctuating environment. In such a climate, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for those looking to capitalize on potential discrepancies between a company's intrinsic value and its current market price.
Name | Current Price | Fair Value (Est) | Discount (Est) |
First National (NasdaqCM:FXNC) | $23.30 | $46.25 | 49.6% |
Capital Bancorp (NasdaqGS:CBNK) | $27.37 | $53.44 | 48.8% |
West Bancorporation (NasdaqGS:WTBA) | $23.58 | $46.82 | 49.6% |
Business First Bancshares (NasdaqGS:BFST) | $28.12 | $55.07 | 48.9% |
Five Star Bancorp (NasdaqGS:FSBC) | $32.35 | $63.87 | 49.4% |
Afya (NasdaqGS:AFYA) | $16.43 | $31.50 | 47.8% |
Datadog (NasdaqGS:DDOG) | $125.97 | $243.25 | 48.2% |
Advanced Energy Industries (NasdaqGS:AEIS) | $109.84 | $219.25 | 49.9% |
WEX (NYSE:WEX) | $178.01 | $345.87 | 48.5% |
Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:MMI) | $40.84 | $78.74 | 48.1% |
Click here to see the full list of 197 stocks from our Undervalued US Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Overview: Atlanticus Holdings Corporation is a financial technology company that offers credit and related financial services in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $716.01 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue through its segments in Auto Finance, which accounts for $28.63 million, and Credit as a Service, contributing $345.46 million.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 19.4%
Atlanticus Holdings is trading at US$49.59, below its estimated fair value of US$61.51, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a high debt level and recent insider selling, the company's earnings grew by 7.5% last year and are forecast to grow significantly at 28.9% annually over the next three years, outpacing the market average of 15.3%. Revenue growth is also expected to exceed market rates substantially.
Overview: Palomar Holdings, Inc. is a specialty insurance company offering property and casualty insurance to residential and business clients in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $2.74 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Earthquake, Wind, and Flood Insurance Products segment, which generated $503.50 million.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 35.8%
Palomar Holdings is trading at US$108.48, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$168.9, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite recent insider selling and shareholder dilution, Palomar's earnings grew by 50.6% last year and are projected to increase by 23.4% annually, surpassing the market average of 15.3%. The company's revenue growth is also expected to exceed market rates substantially, supported by strategic executive appointments in key divisions.
Overview: Hess Midstream LP owns, develops, operates, and acquires midstream assets to provide fee-based services to Hess and third-party customers in the United States, with a market cap of $7.80 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Gathering ($780.40 million), Processing and Storage ($555 million), and Terminaling and Export ($120.70 million).
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 31.8%
Hess Midstream is trading at US$35.9, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$52.64, indicating undervaluation based on cash flows. The company reported robust earnings growth of 84.8% over the past year and forecasts a 54% annual profit increase, outpacing the market average of 15.3%. Recent strategic moves include seeking bolt-on acquisitions supported by US$1.25 billion in financial flexibility, despite a high debt level and unsustainable dividend coverage from earnings or free cash flow.
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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:ATLC NasdaqGS:PLMR and NYSE:HESM.
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