3 US Value Stocks Trading Up To 39.2% Below Intrinsic Estimates

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The U.S. stock market recently experienced its largest one-day losses in nearly two years, with major indexes like the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all recording significant declines. Amid this turbulence and growing concerns about the economy's health, investors are increasingly on the lookout for undervalued stocks that offer potential resilience and long-term value. In such volatile conditions, identifying stocks trading below their intrinsic value can be a prudent strategy for those seeking to capitalize on market inefficiencies while mitigating risk.

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

Name

Current Price

Fair Value (Est)

Discount (Est)

SouthState (NYSE:SSB)

$87.79

$173.07

49.3%

Avidbank Holdings (OTCPK:AVBH)

$18.50

$36.98

50%

Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR)

$61.26

$121.10

49.4%

Burke & Herbert Financial Services (NasdaqCM:BHRB)

$60.09

$117.67

48.9%

Montauk Renewables (NasdaqCM:MNTK)

$5.34

$10.40

48.7%

Zscaler (NasdaqGS:ZS)

$165.23

$329.47

49.9%

USCB Financial Holdings (NasdaqGM:USCB)

$14.50

$28.44

49%

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:VRTX)

$476.91

$949.62

49.8%

Bowman Consulting Group (NasdaqGM:BWMN)

$31.25

$61.33

49%

PACS Group (NYSE:PACS)

$32.55

$63.66

48.9%

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Southern California Bancorp

Overview: Southern California Bancorp, with a market cap of $491.36 million, operates as the holding company for Bank of Southern California, N.A., providing various banking services.

Operations: Southern California Bancorp generates $87.33 million in revenue from its commercial banking segment.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 25.7%

Southern California Bancorp is trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value of US$19.24, highlighting significant undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. Despite a recent decline in net income to US$0.19 million for Q2 2024 from US$6.72 million a year ago, the company's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 113.3% annually, outpacing the broader US market's growth rate of 14.9%. However, shareholders experienced substantial dilution over the past year and profit margins have decreased from 30.8% to 18.4%.

NasdaqCM:BCAL Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
NasdaqCM:BCAL Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

Bilibili

Overview: Bilibili Inc. offers online entertainment services targeting young generations in China and has a market cap of approximately $6.42 billion.

Operations: Bilibili's revenue segment from Internet Information Providers is CN¥23.12 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 17.4%

Bilibili is trading at 17.4% below its estimated fair value of US$19.36, suggesting undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. Despite a first-quarter net loss of CNY 748.55 million, revenue grew to CNY 5.66 billion from CNY 5.07 billion year-over-year. Earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 80.33% annually, and the company is expected to become profitable within three years, outpacing the broader market's growth rate.

NasdaqGS:BILI Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
NasdaqGS:BILI Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

Sotera Health

Overview: Sotera Health Company provides sterilization, lab testing, and advisory services both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of $3.74 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Nordion ($175.92 million), Nelson Labs ($227.33 million), and Sterigenics ($673.63 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 39.2%

Sotera Health is trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value of US$23.37, highlighting potential undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. Despite reporting a decline in net income for Q2 2024 to US$8.75 million from US$23.51 million a year ago, revenue increased to US$276.59 million from US$255.28 million year-over-year. Earnings are forecast to grow at 38.21% annually, although interest payments are not well covered by earnings, presenting some financial risk.

NasdaqGS:SHC Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
NasdaqGS:SHC Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqCM:BCAL NasdaqGS:BILI and NasdaqGS:SHC.

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