These companies generate billions of dollars in profits, pay steady dividends and trade at multiples that would be unthinkable for tech giants. It is in this environment, where the market is significantly overvaluing tech and AI giants, that opportunities for value-oriented investors arise. Which profitable companies are overlooked by the market today and what is behind their low valuations?

The current equity environment is largely defined by one theme, which is artificial intelligence. Capital is flowing into companies associated with building data centres, chip manufacturing and software platforms, while traditional profitable companies in sectors such as energy, pharmaceuticals and insurance remain on the periphery of investor interest. The result is a situation where many companies with high profitability, strong cash flow and stable dividends are trading at significantly lower multiples than the quality of their business would suggest.

This is because these companies do not meet…