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ASX's August 2024 Top Stock Picks Estimated To Be Trading Below Fair Value

The Australian market has climbed 1.2% in the last 7 days and is up 9.8% over the last 12 months, with earnings forecast to grow by 13% annually. In this favorable environment, identifying undervalued stocks can provide significant opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth while minimizing risk.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Australia

Name

Current Price

Fair Value (Est)

Discount (Est)

LaserBond (ASX:LBL)

A$0.705

A$1.36

48.2%

Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX)

A$0.43

A$0.86

49.8%

Elders (ASX:ELD)

A$9.52

A$18.11

47.4%

Shine Justice (ASX:SHJ)

A$0.695

A$1.32

47.3%

Domino's Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP)

A$32.77

A$63.47

48.4%

Orora (ASX:ORA)

A$2.04

A$3.91

47.8%

Millennium Services Group (ASX:MIL)

A$1.145

A$2.24

48.9%

City Chic Collective (ASX:CCX)

A$0.105

A$0.20

47.6%

SiteMinder (ASX:SDR)

A$5.60

A$10.44

46.4%

Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR)

A$8.70

A$16.53

47.4%

Click here to see the full list of 37 stocks from our Undervalued ASX Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Goodman Group

Overview: Goodman Group is an integrated property group with global operations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, the United Kingdom and the Americas, boasting a market cap of A$69.21 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments span Australia (A$1.23 billion), New Zealand (A$0.45 billion), Asia (A$0.98 billion), Europe (A$1.67 billion), the United Kingdom (A$0.76 billion) and the Americas (A$2.34 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 10%

Goodman Group (A$36.44) is trading below its fair value estimate of A$40.5, making it an undervalued stock based on cash flows. Earnings are forecast to grow 28.57% annually over the next three years, outpacing both revenue growth (20.5%) and the broader Australian market's earnings growth (13.2%). Despite lower profit margins this year, Goodman upgraded its fiscal 2024 earnings guidance with a projected EPS growth of 13% and a full-year distribution of A$0.30 per share.

ASX:GMG Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
ASX:GMG Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

Lynas Rare Earths

Overview: Lynas Rare Earths Limited, with a market cap of A$5.87 billion, engages in the exploration, development, mining, extraction, and processing of rare earth minerals in Australia and Malaysia.

Operations: Revenue from rare earth operations amounted to A$604.08 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34.5%

Lynas Rare Earths (A$6.28) is trading significantly below its fair value estimate of A$9.58, presenting an undervalued opportunity based on cash flows. Earnings are forecast to grow 33.2% annually over the next three years, outpacing both revenue growth (28.8%) and the broader Australian market's earnings growth (13.2%). However, profit margins have declined from 54.8% to 33.1%, and Return on Equity is expected to remain low at 14.4%.

ASX:LYC Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
ASX:LYC Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

SEEK

Overview: SEEK Limited, with a market cap of A$8.03 billion, provides online employment marketplace services across Australia, South East Asia, Brazil, New Zealand, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Europe and internationally.

Operations: Revenue Segments (in millions of A$): SEEK's revenue is derived from Employment Marketplaces - ANZ (A$827.80 million), Employment Marketplaces - OCC (A$42.20 million), Employment Marketplaces - SEEK Asia (A$248.80 million), Employment Marketplaces - Brasil Online (A$32.10 million), and Employment Marketplaces - Platform Support (A$44.50 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 10.8%

SEEK Limited (A$22.55) is trading below its fair value estimate of A$25.29, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a high debt level and declining profit margins from 20.3% to 8.6%, earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 22.18% annually over the next three years, outpacing the Australian market's growth rate of 13.2%. Recent executive changes and structural reorganization aim to enhance operational efficiency and AI integration starting July 2024.

ASX:SEK Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024
ASX:SEK Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

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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 ASX:GMG ASX:LYC and ASX:SEK.

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