Spotlighting Australia's Undiscovered Gems For October 2024

The Australian market has shown a robust performance, climbing 1.7% over the last week and 17% over the past year, with notable gains in the Materials sector. In this dynamic environment, identifying undervalued stocks poised for growth can be particularly rewarding, especially those that align with forecasted earnings growth of 12% annually.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Fiducian Group	NA	9.94%	6.48%	★★★★★★
Sugar Terminals	NA	3.14%	3.53%	★★★★★★
Bisalloy Steel Group	0.95%	10.27%	24.14%	★★★★★★
Lycopodium	NA	17.22%	33.85%	★★★★★★
SKS Technologies Group	NA	34.65%	47.39%	★★★★★★
Red Hill Minerals	NA	75.05%	36.74%	★★★★★★
Steamships Trading	33.60%	4.17%	3.90%	★★★★★☆
AMCIL	NA	5.16%	5.31%	★★★★★☆
Hearts and Minds Investments	1.00%	18.81%	20.95%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 56 stocks from our ASX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

DroneShield (ASX:DRO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: DroneShield Limited develops, commercializes, and sells hardware and software technology for drone detection and security in Australia and the United States, with a market cap of A$1.23 billion.

Operations: DroneShield Limited generated A$67.52 million in revenue from its Aerospace & Defense segment.

DroneShield, a nimble player in the defense sector, has experienced remarkable earnings growth of 612.7% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 14.4%. Despite this impressive performance, its share price has been highly volatile recently. The company is trading at 47.3% below its estimated fair value and remains debt-free compared to five years ago when its debt-to-equity ratio was 41.5%. Recent board appointments and inclusion in key indices signal strategic momentum for future growth.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in DroneShield's health report.

• Learn about DroneShield's historical performance.

Redox (ASX:RDX)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Redox Limited supplies and distributes chemicals, ingredients, and raw materials across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and internationally with a market cap of A$1.75 billion.

Operations: Redox Limited generates revenue primarily from its wholesale drugs segment, which amounts to A$1.14 billion.

Redox, a small cap in Australia, has shown robust financial health with earnings growing 18.3% annually over the past five years. The company reported A$1.14 billion in sales for FY2024, down from A$1.26 billion the previous year, yet net income rose to A$90.24 million from A$80.73 million. Its debt-to-equity ratio improved significantly from 69.6% to 2.6%, and it trades at 8.4% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation.

• Dive into the specifics of Redox here with our thorough health report.

• Gain insights into Redox's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Supply Network (ASX:SNL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Supply Network Limited supplies aftermarket parts to the commercial vehicle industry in Australia and New Zealand, with a market cap of A$1.30 billion.

Operations: Supply Network Limited generated A$302.72 million in revenue from aftermarket parts for the commercial vehicle market in Australia and New Zealand.

Supply Network has shown impressive growth, with earnings increasing by 20.5% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Retail Distributors industry at -0.02%. The company's debt to equity ratio has improved from 24.6% to 9.3% in five years, and its interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 22.6x coverage. Recent results highlight a net income of A$33 million for FY2024 on sales of A$302.6 million, reflecting strong performance and robust financial health.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Supply Network stock in this health report.

• Evaluate Supply Network's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

Key Takeaways

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