2 UK Stocks that Look Cheap

These two UK companies are being undervalued by the market, according to Morningstar equity research

Holly Cook 17 November, 2014 | 8:00AM
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Holly Cook: Morningstar analysts seek to identify quality companies by looking for those that have a sustainable competitive advantage, or what we call an economic moat. They then use a discounted cash flow model to value that company's shares. Looking at the current market value and comparing that to our analyst’s fair value estimate, we come up with a Star Rating. So, those stocks that are trading way above what our analyst thinks it’s worth will get a low Star Rating, one Star being the lowest, and those that are trading way below what we think it’s worth will get a high Star Rating with five stars being the highest.

Looking at our UK coverage list, we've identified two UK companies that right now are looking rather cheap by our estimates.

The first is Tullow Oil (TLW). This independent oil and gas exploration and production company is valued by Morningstar at 1,200 pence or £12, but it's currently trading at less than half that value.

The second is Kingfisher (KGF). Best known in the UK as the company behind B&Q, it also operates similar home DIY retailers in Europe and the shares are currently trading a long way off of 430 pence fair value estimate. 

Other companies currently boasting a 4-Star rating include Barclays (BARC), Rolls-Royce (RR.) and Petrofac (PFC).

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Securities Mentioned in Article

Security NamePriceChange (%)Morningstar
Rating
Barclays PLC240.60 GBX1.31Rating
Kingfisher PLC296.60 GBX1.40Rating
Petrofac Ltd12.50 GBX0.00
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC548.80 GBX2.50Rating
Tullow Oil PLC23.54 GBX-0.84

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Holly Cook

Holly Cook  is Manager, Morningstar EMEA Websites

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