While the forward-looking sentiment of the stock sector may be moving in a positive direction, there are still opportunities among undervalued stocks with strong growth potential. Certainly, this sector has been characterized by significant returns for technology companies such as Nvidia (Nasdaq:NVDA). However, a smarter approach might be to consider the path less used.
This does not mean that force cannot generate more force. During a period of economic volatility, investors find confidence in companies that have proven themselves. Of course, taking the road less traveled may lead to unforeseen risks, as well as volatility risks. There’s no such thing as a free lunch, especially on Wall Street.
However, investors should at least consider expanding their holdings to include a mix of proven and underappreciated ideas. In this regard, here are undervalued stocks with strong growth potential.
HIMAX Technologies (HIMX)
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What is it: Specialized in semiconductors, Himax Technologies (Nasdaq:Hemex) develops and manufactures advanced display driver integrated circuits (ICs) for multiple applications. These cover related sectors such as smartphones, televisions and medical devices. However, it has not achieved the success of its chip manufacturing counterparts. Since the January open, HIMX stock is down 7%.
Relevance: Essentially, Himax is of great importance to the booming HD display manufacturing industry. According to Mordor Intelligence, the 4K display market specifically It reached a value of $61.48 billion in 2020. By 2026, experts expect this sector to jump to $213.92 billion, representing a compound annual growth rate of 23.1%.
Positives: Hymax prints a Three-year revenue growth rate of 20.8%, higher than 70% of his peers. However, HIMX is trading at just 1.01x sales, below the sector average of 2.87x. Also, analysts rate the stock a Moderate Buy with a price target of $7.50, implying an upside of 27%.
cons: Reliance on the global value chain for chip production presents problems. Himax also operates in a competitive landscape.
Neutrien (NTR)
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What is it: Based in Canada, Nutrin (New York Stock Exchange:NTR) is the largest producer of potash in the world. it’s also The third largest producer of nitrogen fertilizers. Given its significant importance to the broader food supply chain, NTR ranks among the most undervalued stocks with strong growth potential. Sure, it has declined significantly this year but the world cannot survive without potash.
Relevance: Clearly, for anyone who understands critical resource supply chains, Nutrien’s importance speaks for itself. But in terms of numbers, Grand View Research points out that The size of the global potash market reached $57.14 billion last year. Moreover, experts predict that by 2032, the sector will generate revenues worth $93.50 billion. This amounts to a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. Be patient and put that in the bank.
Positives: Nutrien has a strong three-year revenue growth rate of 28.1% and unsurprisingly steady profitability. However, it is trading at a low price 0.9x subsequent year revenue, below the sector average of 1.12x. Analysts are also pegging the stock as a buy at Target price is $72.36Which means growth of more than 30%.
cons: Geopolitical factors and economic uncertainty have hit the sector, resulting in NTR incurring a 23% year-to-date loss.
Pro-Dex (PDEX)
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What is it: Headquartered in Irvine, California, Pro Dex (Nasdaq:PDEX) considers itself a product fulfillment company. Specifically, it is a world leader in the manufacture and design of end devices. Each has its own websitePro-Dex covers many industries, including medical devices, small air engines, and Adaptive torque limiting solutions. However, it is just above nano-cap territory with a market cap of just $58 million.
Relevance: Even though it is a small enterprise, it can pack a serious punch. All you need is to take a bite of the booming industry. Fortunately, according to ResearchAndMarkets, the global contract manufacturing sector It reached a valuation of $246.51 billion last year. Moreover, experts expect this sector to reach $512.74 billion by 2030. If so, the CAGR will reach 9.58% as of 2023.
Positives: Interestingly, Pro-Dex posts a three-year revenue growth rate of 14%, which is higher than the industry average of 7.3x. It is also It trades at just 1.26x salesBelow the sector average of 3.49%. Ascendiant’s Edward Wu shares a purchase with A Target price $28, expecting an increase of approximately 71%. This makes it one of the undervalued stocks with strong growth potential.
cons: In the future, it may face risks that differentiate it from the competition.
On publication date, Josh Enomoto He does not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and are subject to InvestorPlace.com Publication guidelines.
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