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3 Stocks That May Offer Value Opportunities In October 2024
editorial-team@simplywallst.com (Simply Wall St)
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As global markets navigate the pressures of rising U.S. Treasury yields and a cautious economic outlook, investors are keenly observing shifts in major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. Amidst these fluctuations, identifying undervalued stocks can present potential opportunities for those looking to capitalize on market inefficiencies. In such an environment, a good stock is often characterized by strong fundamentals and resilience against broader economic headwinds, making it an attractive consideration for value-focused investors.
Overview: BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited is an investment holding company that focuses on the design, manufacture, assembly, and sale of mobile handset components and modules in China and globally, with a market cap of HK$78.52 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from the manufacture, assembly, and sale of mobile handset components and modules, generating CN¥152.36 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 48.8%
BYD Electronic (International) is trading at HK$34.85, significantly below its estimated fair value of HK$68.1, suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows. The company's earnings are forecasted to grow significantly at 24.9% annually over the next three years, outpacing the Hong Kong market's growth rate of 12.3%. However, revenue growth is slower than desired at 12% per year and return on equity is expected to remain low at 16.8%.
Overview: Laopu Gold Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells jewelry products in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau with a market capitalization of approximately HK$36.20 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Jewelry & Watches segment, which generated CN¥5.28 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 30.1%
Laopu Gold is trading at HK$215, considerably below the estimated fair value of HK$307.44, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company reported substantial earnings growth with net income rising to CNY 587.81 million from CNY 196.75 million year-over-year for the first half of 2024. Earnings are forecasted to grow significantly at 33% annually, surpassing market averages, although high non-cash earnings warrant caution in assessing quality.
Overview: EVE Energy Co., Ltd. is a company that provides lithium batteries both in China and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥98.08 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue from electronic component manufacturing amounts to CN¥47.30 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 17.8%
EVE Energy is trading at CN¥48.06, below the estimated fair value of CN¥58.47, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a recent decline in net income to CNY 3.19 billion for the nine months ended September 2024, earnings are expected to grow significantly by 27.7% annually over the next three years, outpacing market averages. However, high share price volatility and a dividend not well covered by free cash flows suggest caution is warranted.
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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 SEHK:285 SEHK:6181 and SZSE:300014.
