US Value Stocks Trading At An Estimated Discount In December 2024
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As the U.S. stock market continues to ride a wave of optimism, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 reaching record highs after their best month in 2024, investors are keenly focused on identifying opportunities amid this buoyant environment. In this context, value stocks—those trading at prices believed to be lower than their intrinsic worth—offer potential for discerning investors looking to capitalize on perceived market discounts.
Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United States
| Name | Current Price | Fair Value (Est) | Discount (Est) |
| NBT Bancorp (NasdaqGS:NBTB) | $50.12 | $99.93 | 49.8% |
| UMB Financial (NasdaqGS:UMBF) | $125.49 | $243.56 | 48.5% |
| West Bancorporation (NasdaqGS:WTBA) | $23.87 | $46.83 | 49% |
| Business First Bancshares (NasdaqGS:BFST) | $28.50 | $55.00 | 48.2% |
| Five Star Bancorp (NasdaqGS:FSBC) | $32.95 | $63.89 | 48.4% |
| Advanced Energy Industries (NasdaqGS:AEIS) | $115.04 | $219.53 | 47.6% |
| South Atlantic Bancshares (OTCPK:SABK) | $15.40 | $30.26 | 49.1% |
| Snap (NYSE:SNAP) | $11.81 | $22.80 | 48.2% |
| Progress Software (NasdaqGS:PRGS) | $68.41 | $132.04 | 48.2% |
| Hesai Group (NasdaqGS:HSAI) | $8.18 | $16.30 | 49.8% |
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Intuitive Machines
Overview: Intuitive Machines, Inc. designs, manufactures, and operates space products and services in the United States with a market cap of $2.29 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue of $203.90 million from its Aerospace & Defense segment.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 42.9%
Intuitive Machines is trading at US$16.35, significantly below its estimated fair value of US$28.63, indicating potential undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. Despite recent financial challenges such as a net loss and delayed SEC filings, the company is strategically positioned with NASA contracts worth up to $4.82 billion for lunar relay services and a promising partnership with Johns Hopkins APL for cislunar infrastructure development, which could enhance future revenue streams and profitability prospects.
Kanzhun
Overview: Kanzhun Limited, with a market cap of $5.88 billion, operates in the People's Republic of China offering online recruitment services through its subsidiaries.
Operations: The company generates revenue of CN¥6.81 billion from its Internet Information Providers segment in China.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 33.5%