SGX:8AZ
SGX:8AZElectronic

Aztech Global (SGX:8AZ) Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Earnings Growth Narrative

Aztech Global (SGX:8AZ) posted a net profit margin of 9.2%, down from 11.3% last year, pointing to tightening profitability even as its earnings are projected to grow by 7.1% annually, slightly ahead of the Singapore market’s 6.6% forecast. Revenue is expected to grow at a modest 1.4% per year, lagging behind the market average of 3.8%. Shares currently trade at SGD 0.66, below the estimated fair value of SGD 0.87, and at a notably lower Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 13.7x compared to peers and...
SGX:A04
SGX:A04Machinery

ASL Marine (SGX:A04) Margins Surge on One-Off Gain, Raising Questions on Profit Quality

ASL Marine Holdings (SGX:A04) posted a standout year, with net profit margins improving to 4.2% from 1.1% and earnings surging 272.3% in the last twelve months, well above the five-year average earnings growth rate of 51.9% per year. The company's strong headline results, however, benefitted from a significant one-off gain of SGD8.1 million, influencing the quality of reported profits. These results put the spotlight on ASL Marine's earnings momentum, but also invite scrutiny as investors...
SGX:KUO
SGX:KUOBasic Materials

Asian Penny Stocks To Watch In October 2025

Amid renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and concerns over a prolonged U.S. government shutdown, Asian markets have shown resilience with mixed performances across major indices. Despite the global uncertainties, investors continue to explore opportunities within various sectors, including the often-overlooked realm of penny stocks. While the term 'penny stocks' may seem outdated, these smaller or newer companies can offer significant value when backed by strong financials and potential for...
SGX:P8Z
SGX:P8ZFood

3 Top Undervalued Small Caps In Global With Insider Buying

In recent weeks, global markets have shown resilience despite the U.S. government shutdown, with small-cap stocks in particular benefiting from expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Russell 2000 Index has notably outperformed larger indices like the S&P 500, highlighting a favorable environment for small-cap companies that are typically more sensitive to changes in interest rates. In this context, identifying promising small-cap stocks involves looking for...