September 2026's Noteworthy Stocks Estimated Below Fair Value
Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it has experienced a notable 14% rise over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 17% annually. In this environment, identifying stocks that are estimated to be below their fair value can offer potential opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on future growth prospects.
Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United States
| Name | Current Price | Fair Value (Est) | Discount (Est) |
| Valley National Bancorp (VLY) | $13.80 | $27.10 | 49.1% |
| Pegasystems (PEGA) | $36.24 | $70.56 | 48.6% |
| Northeast Bank (NBN) | $132.64 | $247.02 | 46.3% |
| Insulet (PODD) | $131.96 | $243.56 | 45.8% |
| Futu Holdings (FUTU) | $112.73 | $210.89 | 46.5% |
| Civista Bancshares (CIVB) | $27.44 | $53.11 | 48.3% |
| Chagee Holdings (CHA) | $12.24 | $22.48 | 45.6% |
| Capital Bancorp (CBNK) | $36.25 | $66.81 | 45.7% |
| Autodesk (ADSK) | $212.40 | $414.93 | 48.8% |
| Addus HomeCare (ADUS) | $117.09 | $226.18 | 48.2% |
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
American Superconductor (AMSC)
Overview: American Superconductor Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, offers megawatt-scale power resiliency solutions globally and has a market cap of approximately $1.43 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from two main segments: Grid, contributing $267.55 million, and Wind, accounting for $53.32 million.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 19.1%
American Superconductor's recent earnings report showed a significant increase in sales to US$94.07 million and net income of US$9.49 million, reflecting robust cash flow generation. The company secured a substantial US$25 million order, enhancing its revenue prospects further. Despite being dropped from several indices, the stock is trading at 19.1% below its estimated fair value and below future cash flow value, suggesting it is undervalued relative to its peers and industry benchmarks.
- Insights from our recent growth report point to a promising forecast for American Superconductor's business outlook.
- Click here to discover the nuances of American Superconductor with our detailed financial health report.
Alphabet (GOOGL)
Overview: Alphabet Inc. operates a diverse range of products and platforms across multiple regions including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America with a market cap of $4.12 trillion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from Google Services at $367.09 billion and Google Cloud at $77.62 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 30.4%
Alphabet's recent developments highlight its strategic focus on sustainability and technology partnerships, such as the carbon credit agreement with Mitti Labs. Despite being dropped from several indices, Alphabet is trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value and below future cash flow value of US$486.53 per share, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. However, earnings are forecast to decline by 0.7% annually over the next three years, which may impact investor sentiment despite strong revenue growth projections.
- In light of our recent growth report, it seems possible that Alphabet's financial performance will exceed current levels.
- Take a closer look at Alphabet's balance sheet health here in our report.
Mueller Water Products (MWA)
Overview: Mueller Water Products, Inc. manufactures and markets products and services for water transmission, distribution, and measurement across municipalities and construction industries globally, with a market cap of $3.74 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments consist of Water Flow Solutions generating $824.10 million and Water Management Solutions contributing $655.20 million.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 33.4%
Mueller Water Products is trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value and more than 20% below future cash flow value, offering potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Earnings grew by 49% last year and are forecast to grow at 8.43% annually, though slower than the US market average. Recent strategic moves include share buybacks and seeking acquisitions with $495 million in cash, enhancing growth prospects despite significant insider selling recently.
- Our growth report here indicates Mueller Water Products may be poised for an improving outlook.
- Get an in-depth perspective on Mueller Water Products' balance sheet by reading our health report here.
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