Experts are always on the lookout for potential ASX share investment opportunities. With recent volatility, there may be some very undervalued stocks out there.

We’re going to look at two ideas that are positively rated by analysts and could deliver significant returns within the next year.

Projections are not guaranteed returns, of course, but the below names could be ones to watch closely because they could achieve strong double-digit capital growth in the year ahead.

Judo Capital Holdings Ltd (ASX: JDO)

Judo is a bank that focuses on providing loans to small and medium enterprises (SME), with a significant portion of funding coming from term deposits from self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), individuals and businesses.

The business recently reported its FY26 result, which included a number of positives.

Gross loans and advances (GLA) grew 18% to $14.7 billion and deposits rose 24% to $12.2 billion.

The net interest margin (NIM), a measure of its loan profitability in percentage terms, saw an improvement of 20 basis points (0.20%) to 3.13%.

Impressively, the cost-to-income ratio improved by a whopping 710 basis points (7.10%) to 45.3% thanks to ongoing operating leverage.

Despite some high-profile loan impairments, the company was still able to report statutory net profit growth of 29% to $111.1 million and profit before tax growth of 34% to $168.1 million.

In FY27, the ASX share is expecting a broadly stable NIM, stronger-than-the-market loan growth, continued improvement of the cost-to-income ratio and profit before tax growth of between 25% to 31% to a range of $210 million to $220 million.

According to CMC Invest, there have been eight ratings on the business within the last three months. The average price target from those eight analysts is $1.47, implying a possible rise of around 45% over the next year.

Aeris Resources Ltd (ASX: AIS)

Aeris Resources is another ASX share with positive analyst views on the business.

It’s an ASX mining share that produces copper, gold and silver. It said that its copper and gold production for FY27 will be broadly similar to FY26, though silver production is expected to reduce.

However, growth capital expenditure is expected to be significantly higher due to construction and waste stripping at the Constellation project. Exploration spending will also ramp up in FY27 – it could as much as double – with significant drilling programs.

I think the ASX share is exposed to promising long-term tailwinds for both copper and gold. Copper has demand tailwinds such as regular economic growth (such as house building and city expansion), growth of electricity grids, data centres, AI and so on.

According to CMC Invest, there have been six ratings on the business within the last three months. The average price target is 67 cents, suggesting a possible rise of 63% over the next year.

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Value investors aim to generate capital gains by identifying ASX 200 (or smaller) stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value. 

By focusing on companies whose market prices do not fully reflect their underlying fundamentals, value investors seek to purchase assets at a discount and benefit as the market gradually recognises their true worth. 

This approach relies on fundamental analysis, patience, and the belief that market prices can diverge from a company’s intrinsic value in the short term.

Right now, there are two glaring examples amongst ASX 200 stocks that could have fallen far beyond fair value. 

For investors seeking to cash in on quality stocks trading at a value, here are two prime candidates to consider. 

JB Hi Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH)

This ASX 200 stock was making headlines this week when it experienced its worst single day loss on record. 

The retailer delivered record sales, higher profit and a much larger dividend, however investors ran for the hills as its share price tumbled over 12%. 

It seems investors were less concerned with the previous financial year results, and more concerned with slowing growth. 

The team at Morgans is less concerned however. 

In a comment out of the broker this week, it said it expects these headwinds to ease. 

JBH reported a broadly in-line FY26 result, with NPAT up ~3%. However, sales growth slowed in the 4Q, including turning negative in JB Hi-Fi Australia. The July trading update was below market expectations, with 3 out of 4 divisions reporting negative comparable sales growth, and tracking below 1H27 consensus. This was impacted by price increases, supplier stock shortages, weaker consumer backdrop and cycling a strong pcp. We expect some of these headwinds to ease as the year progresses, although the macro trading environment remains choppy.

The broker has a $82 price target on this ASX 200 stock, indicating a 16% upside. 

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (ASX: HVN)

Another ASX 200 retailer that presents a strong value play is Harvey Norman. 

It has been hit hard by several headwinds over the last 6 months, including an ASIC enquiry. 

However it may now have been oversold. 

The first attractive aspect of this ASX 200 stock is its dividend yield fetching over 6%. 

Secondly, brokers now see it as a value play with plenty of upside. 

At the time of writing, this ASX 200 stock is trading at roughly $4.60 per share. 

A recent target from Bell Potter of $6 per share indicates an upside potential of 30%. 

While our views on FY27e sees challenging conditions for retailers with a recovery weighted to 2H, on our revised estimates HVN continues to trade at a 1-year forward P/E of ~13x (as per BPe) which appears attractive.

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The SkyCity Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SKC) share price is in focus after the company reported underlying revenue of $822.7 million, nearly flat year on year, and underlying NPAT dropping to $38 million.

What did SkyCity Entertainment Group report?

• Underlying revenue: $822.7 million, down 0.3% on FY25
• Underlying EBITDA: $181.6 million, down 22.3%
• Underlying NPAT: $38 million, down 46.9%
• Reported NPAT: $18.2 million, down 37.6%
• Net debt: $591 million (net debt/EBITDA of 3.1x)
• No final dividend declared for FY26

What else do investors need to know?

SkyCity completed the sale of two Auckland properties for $74.5 million, with settlement due in September 2026. This forms part of an asset monetisation program expected to deliver up to $300 million in gross proceeds by December, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction.

The NZICC opened in February 2026 and hosted 141 events in its first months, attracting around 100,000 visitors. A strong events pipeline is in place for FY27, with a projected 350,000 visitations.

A cost-out program is underway, expected to deliver $30 million in annual benefits in FY27 and $70 million by FY28. The program includes a restructure and operational reset, affecting predominantly New Zealand-based corporate roles.

What did SkyCity Entertainment Group management say?

Jason Walbridge, Chief Executive Officer, said:

In FY26, we implemented carded play across our New Zealand casinos, opened the NZICC, advanced our asset monetisation, exceeded our cost-out targets, continued preparing for the regulated New Zealand online gambling market, and settled in principle the outstanding major regulatory issues in Adelaide.

What’s next for SkyCity Entertainment Group?

No earnings guidance has been provided for FY27 given continuing macro uncertainty. However, the company expects $30 million in cost savings for the year ahead, partly offset by higher online costs as the New Zealand regulated online casino market opens in 2027. Capital expenditure is forecast between $80 million and $100 million, excluding potential online licence costs.

Management is focused on completing asset sales, lowering net debt, and delivering its cost-out and digital priorities. When positive cash flow returns, the company intends to reinstate dividends to shareholders.

SkyCity Entertainment Group share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, the SkyCity Entertainment Group share price has underperformed both the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) and the wider travel and leisure sector, reflecting earnings pressure and regulatory challenges.

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