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Undiscovered Gems These 3 Small Caps with Strong Fundamentals

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In a week marked by busy earnings reports and fluctuating macroeconomic indicators, small-cap stocks have shown resilience compared to their larger counterparts, as evidenced by the Russell 2000's modest gains amidst broader market declines. As investors navigate these dynamic conditions, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial for uncovering potential opportunities in the small-cap space.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Petrol d.d42.18%17.56%-0.49%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Nofoth Food ProductsNA14.41%31.88%★★★★★★
Etihad Atheeb TelecommunicationNA26.82%62.18%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
Britam Holdings8.55%-2.40%35.94%★★★★☆☆
Waja23.81%98.44%14.54%★★★★☆☆

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Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Dana Gas PJSC (ADX:DANA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Dana Gas PJSC operates in the exploration, production, and sale of natural gas and petroleum products across the UAE, Iraq, and Egypt with a market cap of AED4.69 billion.

Operations: Dana Gas PJSC generates revenue primarily from its integrated oil and gas operations, amounting to $306 million. The company's net profit margin reflects its financial efficiency in managing costs relative to revenue.

Dana Gas PJSC, a player in the oil and gas sector, showcases a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 1.2%, reflecting prudent financial management. Despite recent earnings growth challenges at -3.2% compared to the industry's -7.1%, it trades at 37.9% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside for investors seeking undervalued opportunities. The company's interest payments are comfortably covered by EBIT with a coverage ratio of 41.8x, indicating strong operational efficiency. Recent removal from the FTSE All-World Index might impact visibility but doesn't overshadow its robust fundamentals and forecasted annual earnings growth of 17%.

ADX:DANA Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Polaris Media (OB:POL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Polaris Media ASA is a media house and printing company operating in Norway and Sweden, with a market capitalization of NOK 4.29 billion.

Operations: Polaris Media generates revenue primarily from its Media House operations in Norway and Sweden, with significant contributions of NOK 1.91 billion and NOK 1.08 billion, respectively. Additional income streams include Print and Distribution services in both countries.

Polaris Media, a nimble player in the media landscape, has shown impressive earnings growth of 471.3% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 21.3%. Despite a dip in revenue to NOK 901.9 million from NOK 946 million in Q2, net income soared to NOK 624.3 million from NOK 86.7 million previously, reflecting robust operational efficiency and high-quality earnings. With a price-to-earnings ratio of just 8.3x compared to the Norwegian market's average of 11x and reduced debt-to-equity ratio from 9.4% to 2.2% over five years, Polaris offers compelling value potential amidst its financial prudence and strategic positioning.

OB:POL Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Dai-Dan (TSE:1980)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Dai-Dan Co., Ltd. specializes in the design, supervision, and construction of electrical, air conditioning, plumbing and sanitary, and firefighting facilities works in Japan with a market cap of ¥129.46 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Dai-Dan comes from its Equipment Construction Business, which generated ¥201.03 billion.

Dai-Dan, a compact player in the construction sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 47.8% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 26.5%. Despite its highly volatile share price recently, it trades at 51.8% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside for investors. The company holds more cash than total debt and earns more interest than it pays, indicating financial stability. Although not currently free cash flow positive, Dai-Dan remains profitable with high-quality earnings and forecasts suggest an annual earnings growth rate of 10.95%, alongside a planned dividend increase to JPY 52 per share for fiscal year ending March 2025 from JPY 48 previously.

TSE:1980 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

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