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Emerald Resources And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In Australia

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Over the last 7 days, the Australian market has remained flat, yet it boasts a remarkable 17% increase over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 12% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks like Emerald Resources and two other lesser-known opportunities can be key to capitalizing on potential growth.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Fiducian GroupNA9.94%6.48%★★★★★★
Bisalloy Steel Group0.95%10.27%24.14%★★★★★★
Sugar TerminalsNA3.14%3.53%★★★★★★
LycopodiumNA17.22%33.85%★★★★★★
Red Hill MineralsNA75.05%36.74%★★★★★★
BSP Financial Group7.53%7.31%4.10%★★★★★☆
Steamships Trading33.60%4.17%3.90%★★★★★☆
AMCILNA5.16%5.31%★★★★★☆
Hearts and Minds Investments1.00%18.81%20.95%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆

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

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Emerald Resources NL is involved in the exploration and development of mineral reserves in Cambodia and Australia, with a market capitalization of A$2.64 billion.

Operations: Emerald Resources derives its revenue primarily from mine operations, totaling A$366.04 million. The company's financial performance is highlighted by a net profit margin trend that provides insight into its profitability dynamics.

Emerald Resources, a noteworthy player in the Australian mining sector, has shown robust growth with earnings rising 41.9% over the past year, surpassing industry averages. Its debt to equity ratio increased to 8.5% over five years, yet it maintains more cash than total debt and enjoys strong interest coverage at 18.6x EBIT. Recent earnings reveal sales of A$371 million and net income of A$84 million, reflecting its solid performance amidst strategic leadership changes as Simon Lee retires from the board.

ASX:EMR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Generation Development Group Limited is an Australian company that focuses on the marketing and management of life insurance and life investment products and services, with a market capitalization of A$909.85 million.

Operations: Generation Development Group generates revenue primarily from Benefit Funds, which contribute A$316.26 million, and Benefit Funds Management & Funds Administration, adding A$37.26 million. The company also records a smaller revenue stream of A$3.54 million from Other Business activities.

Generation Development Group, an intriguing player in the financial sector, showcased a solid net income of A$5.84 million for the year ending June 2024, up from A$4.48 million previously. Despite significant insider selling recently, GDG remains debt-free and enjoys high-quality earnings. The company reported basic earnings per share of A$0.0301 compared to last year's A$0.0238, reflecting robust growth in profitability. With Christine Christian's appointment as an Independent Non-Executive Director, GDG seems poised for strategic development and governance enhancements.

ASX:GDG Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Ora Banda Mining Limited focuses on the exploration, operation, and development of mineral properties in Australia with a market capitalization of A$1.25 billion.

Operations: Ora Banda Mining generates revenue primarily from its gold mining operations, amounting to A$214.24 million. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately A$1.25 billion.

Ora Banda Mining has made significant strides, with sales jumping to A$214.24 million from A$135.89 million last year, and net income reaching A$27.57 million after a previous loss of A$44.13 million. Despite a 4.1% rise in its debt-to-equity ratio over five years, the company holds more cash than debt and maintains strong interest coverage at 7.8 times EBIT. Recent index shifts include its addition to the S&P Global BMI Index, reflecting growing recognition in the market.

ASX:OBM Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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