Below are value stocks with current share prices below analysts’ targets, as of March 2025. Analysts believe these companies have potential for their stock prices to rise over the near future.
These stocks may be best as short-term investments to hold for a period of months in anticipation of achieving analysts’ targets.
Keep in mind that this is all based on analysts’ speculation – nothing is guaranteed or written in stone. However, each equity has specific rationale on why it may increase in value over the coming 12 months.
Why Analyst Price Targets Often Exceed Market Prices
Before we get into the stock lists, we start with a caveat that there are reasons why analyst price targets tend to be higher than current market prices:
- Career Risk: Analysts face professional pressure to avoid negative ratings
- Corporate Access: Analysts want to keep good relationships with company management, thus they sometimes tell executives what they want to hear.
- Marketing Motivation: Analysts sometimes want to stand out and make a name for themselves, with bold, attention-grabbing price estimates.
That said, the selection below are based on solid fundamentals, with the pricing rationale explained for each.
CBAK Energy Technology [NASDAQ:CBAT]
CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. and its subsidiaries produce, market, and distribute lithium-ion high power rechargeable batteries across Mainland China, the United States, Europe, and other regions. Analysts think that CBAT may experience growth because of its involvement in the growing energy storage sector.
- March 25, 2025 Price: $0.85
- 52 Week Range: $0.77 – $2.08
- Analysts’ Price Target: $2.9
- Market Cap (intraday): $77.258M
- PE Ratio (TTM): 6.61
Smith Micro Software [NASDAQ:SMSI]
Smith Micro Software, Inc. creates software to improve the mobile experience for wireless and cable providers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Analysts see potential for growth because of SMSI’s software products in mobile and wireless markets. The company’s SafePath product suite protects digital lifestyles and manages connected devices, along with CommSuite, a messaging platform for voicemail and voice-to-text services. It also provides ViewSpot, a platform for retail displays.
- March 25, 2025 Price: $0.85
- March 19, 2025 Price: $0.71
- Analysts’ Price Target: $4.83
- Market Cap (intraday): $15.268M
- PE Ratio (TTM): —
QuantaSing Group [NASDAQ: QSG]
QuantaSing Group Limited provides online learning services in the People’s Republic of China. It operates through two segments, Learning Service and Others; and Consumer Business. Analysts see growth potential based on the company’s performance in education technology.
- March 25, 2025 Price: $2.7
- March 19, 2025 Price: $3.0
- 52 Week Range: $1.47 – $6.22
- Analysts’ Price Target: $3.8
- Market Cap (intraday): $138MM
- PE Ratio (TTM): 2.6
Safe Bulkers [NYSE:SB]
Safe Bulkers, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide marine drybulk transportation services worldwide. They operate a fleet of dry bulk vessels to transport goods like coal, grain, and iron ore.
SB trades at incredibly low valuations with a P/E ratio of 4.5x and a P/B ratio of 0.478, which shows that the stock trades at 50% below its book value. These financial metrics are likely why analysts are projecting higher price targets in the future.
- March 25, 2025 Price: $3.7
- March 19, 2025 Price: $3.8
- 52 Week Range: $3.31 – $6.33
- Analysts’ Price Target: $5.10-$6.10
- Market Cap (intraday): 394.76M
- PE Ratio (TTM): 4.52
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