As European markets navigate cautious optimism amid geopolitical developments and mixed economic indicators, investors are keenly observing undervalued opportunities in the region. Identifying stocks trading at significant discounts can offer potential value, especially when market conditions present a blend of challenges and prospects for growth.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Europe

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

CVC Capital Partners

Overview: CVC Capital Partners plc is a private equity and venture capital firm that focuses on middle market secondaries, infrastructure, credit, management buyouts, leveraged buyouts, growth equity, mature investments, recapitalizations, strip sales and spinouts with a market cap of €24.61 billion.

Operations: CVC Capital Partners plc generates revenue through its focus on middle market secondaries, infrastructure and credit investments, management and leveraged buyouts, growth equity, mature investments, recapitalizations, strip sales and spinouts.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 11.6%

CVC Capital Partners is trading at €23.15, slightly below its estimated fair value of €26.2, representing an 11.6% discount. Despite carrying a high level of debt, CVC's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 27.4% annually over the next three years, outpacing the Dutch market's growth rate of 12.6%. Recent M&A activity includes interest in Akzo Nobel’s South Asia portfolio and divesting a stake in HealthCare Global Enterprises to KKR & Co., potentially impacting future cash flows positively.

• The analysis detailed in our CVC Capital Partners growth report hints at robust future financial performance.
• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in CVC Capital Partners' balance sheet health report.

Just Eat Takeaway.com

Overview: Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. operates as a global online food delivery company with a market cap of approximately €3.92 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include North America (€1.97 billion), UK and Ireland (€1.39 billion), Northern Europe (€1.37 billion), and Southern Europe & Australia (€372 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 45.2%

Just Eat Takeaway.com is trading at €19.37, significantly below its estimated fair value of €35.36, indicating it is undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a net loss of €1.64 billion in 2024, the company is expected to become profitable within three years with earnings growth forecasted at over 105% annually. The recent acquisition proposal by Prosus for approximately €4.1 billion underscores potential long-term value under private ownership and strategic realignment post-delistings.

• Our earnings growth report unveils the potential for significant increases in Just Eat Takeaway.com's future results.
• Click here and access our complete balance sheet health report to understand the dynamics of Just Eat Takeaway.com.

Icade

Overview: Icade is a full-service real estate company operating throughout France, specializing in commercial property investment with a portfolio worth €6.8 billion and property development generating €1.3 billion in economic revenue for 2023, with a market capitalization of approximately €1.69 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include €1.21 billion from the Property Development Business and €375.60 million from Commercial Property Investment for 2023.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 17.7%

Icade is trading at €22.24, below its estimated fair value of €27.02, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a net loss of €275.9 million in 2024, the company is expected to achieve profitability within three years with earnings growth forecasted at 83% annually. Revenue growth is anticipated to outpace the French market, yet its high dividend yield remains unsustainable due to insufficient coverage by earnings or free cash flows.

• Our comprehensive growth report raises the possibility that Icade is poised for substantial financial growth.
• Take a closer look at Icade's balance sheet health here in our report.

Summing It All Up

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