Indian Stocks That May Be Priced Below Intrinsic Value In October 2024
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As the Indian stock market navigates the potential impacts of the 2024 US presidential election, investors are closely watching how changes in trade policies, foreign direct investment, and interest rates might influence market dynamics. In this environment of global uncertainty and economic interdependence, identifying stocks that may be priced below their intrinsic value becomes crucial for investors looking to capitalize on potential opportunities.
We’re going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Overview: Jindal Steel & Power Limited is engaged in the steel, mining, and infrastructure sectors both in India and internationally, with a market capitalization of ₹933.84 billion.
Operations: The company’s revenue primarily comes from manufacturing steel products, amounting to ₹510.56 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 25.6%
Jindal Steel & Power is trading at ₹915.45, notably below its estimated fair value of ₹1229.67, suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows. The company’s earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 26.1% annually, surpassing the Indian market average of 17.5%. Recent strategic alliances for green hydrogen integration highlight a commitment to sustainable practices, potentially enhancing long-term profitability and positioning Jindal Steel as a leader in decarbonization within India’s steel industry.
Overview: RITES Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers design, engineering consultancy, and project management services across sectors such as railways, highways, airports, metros, ports, ropeways, urban transport, inland waterways and renewable energy; it has a market cap of ₹140.74 billion.
Operations: The company’s revenue segments include Export Sale (₹699 million), Power Generation (₹177.80 million), Leasing – Domestic (₹1.41 billion), Consultancy – Abroad (₹766.10 million), Consultancy – Domestic (₹11.79 billion), and Turnkey Construction Projects – Domestic (₹9.10 billion).
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 43.5%
RITES is trading at ₹292.85, significantly below its estimated fair value of ₹518.21, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company’s earnings are projected to grow at 23.5% annually, outpacing the Indian market average growth rate of 17.5%. Recent developments include a strategic partnership with Etihad Rail and several new turnkey projects in India, which could enhance revenue streams and operational efficiency despite a recent resignation impacting its audit committee leadership.
Overview: Vedanta Limited is a diversified natural resources company engaged in the exploration, extraction, and processing of minerals, oil, and gas across India and various international markets with a market cap of ₹1.81 trillion.
Operations: Vedanta Limited generates revenue from several key segments, including Aluminium (₹499.81 billion), Copper (₹197.31 billion), Oil and Gas (₹179.05 billion), Iron Ore (₹83.51 billion), Power (₹62.54 billion), and Zinc – International (₹32.06 billion).
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 48.5%
Vedanta is trading at ₹463, considerably below its estimated fair value of ₹898.73, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a high debt level and recent regulatory challenges, the company’s earnings are projected to grow 40% annually over the next three years, surpassing the Indian market average. The anticipated demerger into separate entities could simplify its corporate structure and provide direct investment opportunities in focused sectors like aluminium and oil.
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Companies discussed in this article include NSEI:JINDALSTEL NSEI:RITES and NSEI:VEDL.