Exploring Three KRX Stocks With Estimated Intrinsic Discounts Ranging From 16.2% To 36.7%
The South Korean market has shown positive momentum, rising 1.3% over the last week and achieving a 5.8% increase over the past twelve months with earnings projected to grow by 30% annually. In such an environment, identifying stocks that appear undervalued relative to their intrinsic value could be particularly compelling for investors looking for potential opportunities.
Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In South Korea
Name | Current Price | Fair Value (Est) | Discount (Est) |
Caregen (KOSDAQ:A214370) | ₩22450.00 | ₩44549.16 | 49.6% |
Anapass (KOSDAQ:A123860) | ₩25250.00 | ₩48486.62 | 47.9% |
KidariStudio (KOSE:A020120) | ₩4175.00 | ₩7430.73 | 43.8% |
Global Tax Free (KOSDAQ:A204620) | ₩3730.00 | ₩6225.56 | 40.1% |
Revu (KOSDAQ:A443250) | ₩11300.00 | ₩20993.58 | 46.2% |
Lutronic (KOSDAQ:A085370) | ₩36700.00 | ₩63217.94 | 41.9% |
SK Biopharmaceuticals (KOSE:A326030) | ₩78400.00 | ₩149728.31 | 47.6% |
Genomictree (KOSDAQ:A228760) | ₩23000.00 | ₩39815.34 | 42.2% |
NEXON Games (KOSDAQ:A225570) | ₩15650.00 | ₩28024.93 | 44.2% |
Ray (KOSDAQ:A228670) | ₩12010.00 | ₩20603.35 | 41.7% |
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener
ISU Petasys
Overview: ISU Petasys Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer and seller of printed circuit boards (PCBs), with a market capitalization of approximately ₩3.64 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from the global manufacture and sale of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 36.7%
ISU Petasys, currently priced at ₩57600, appears undervalued with a fair value estimate of ₩91014.69. The company's revenue is expected to grow by 16.2% annually, surpassing the South Korean market average of 10.8%. Earnings are also projected to increase significantly at an annual rate of 41.48% over the next three years. However, its debt is not well covered by operating cash flows and profit margins have declined from 15.1% last year to 7%.
The analysis detailed in our ISU Petasys growth report hints at robust future financial performance.
HANMI Semiconductor
Overview: HANMI Semiconductor Co., Ltd. is a company based in South Korea that manufactures and sells semiconductor equipment both domestically and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩16.27 billion.
Operations: The company generates its revenue from the manufacture and sale of semiconductor equipment across domestic and international markets.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34.1%
HANMI Semiconductor, trading at ₩168600, is valued below the estimated fair value of ₩255695.63, indicating potential undervaluation. The company's revenue and earnings are expected to grow by 53.1% and 33.54% annually, outpacing the Korean market projections of 10.8% and 29.6%, respectively. Despite recent negative sales results and a drop in net income as reported in Q1 2024, strategic share buybacks aim to stabilize its volatile stock price and enhance shareholder value.
APR
Overview: APR Co., Ltd, operating under the ticker KOSE:A278470, is a company that manufactures and sells cosmetic products for both men and women, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩2.88 billion.
Operations: The company generates its revenue from the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products targeted at both male and female consumers.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 16.2%
APR Co., Ltd., priced at ₩378,000, trades below its fair value of ₩451,118.9 and analyst targets suggest a potential increase. Recent buyback plans aim to stabilize its volatile stock price and boost shareholder value. Earnings are expected to grow by 25.3% annually over the next three years, outperforming the Korean market's growth forecast. Revenue growth also exceeds market expectations at 22.8% per year, supported by high-quality earnings and a robust return on equity forecast at 35.7%.
The growth report we've compiled suggests that APR's future prospects could be on the up.
Navigate through the intricacies of APR with our comprehensive financial health report here.
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Companies discussed in this article include KOSE:A007660KOSE:A042700 and KOSE:A278470.
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