Undiscovered Gems in Australia for October 2024

As the Australian market experiences a mixed performance with the ASX200 closing slightly down and sectors like Information Technology showing strong gains, investors are keenly awaiting the upcoming Quarterly CPI data to gauge future economic conditions. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a focus on companies that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth amid sector-specific shifts and broader market sentiment.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Schaffer	24.98%	2.97%	-6.23%	★★★★★★
Fiducian Group	NA	9.94%	6.48%	★★★★★★
Sugar Terminals	NA	3.14%	3.53%	★★★★★★
Lycopodium	NA	17.22%	33.85%	★★★★★★
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%	★★★★☆☆
Boart Longyear Group	71.20%	9.71%	39.19%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 52 stocks from our ASX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

K&S (ASX:KSC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: K&S Corporation Limited operates in transportation and logistics, warehousing, and fuel distribution across Australia and New Zealand, with a market cap of A$472.13 million.

Operations: K&S generates revenue primarily from its Australian Transport segment, contributing A$582.80 million, followed by Fuel at A$230.79 million and New Zealand Transport at A$72.93 million.

K&S, a notable player in the logistics sector, has shown resilience with earnings growth of 9.1% over the past year, outpacing the industry's -7% performance. The company's net income climbed to A$31.23 million from A$28.63 million previously, reflecting its high-quality earnings and robust operations. Despite an increase in debt to equity ratio from 12.5% to 16.1% over five years, interest payments remain well covered by EBIT at 10.2 times coverage, indicating sound financial management. Trading at 17.2% below estimated fair value suggests potential for investors seeking undervalued opportunities in this dynamic industry space.

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Mount Gibson Iron (ASX:MGX)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Mount Gibson Iron Limited is involved in the mining, processing, and export of hematite iron ore primarily to Australia and China, with a market capitalization of approximately A$382.44 million.

Operations: Mount Gibson Iron's primary revenue stream is from its Koolan Island segment, generating A$667.68 million.

Mount Gibson Iron, a notable player in the Australian mining sector, showcases strong financial health with no debt and earnings growth of 24% over the past year, outpacing industry averages. The company is trading at nearly 99% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Recent announcements include a share repurchase program targeting up to 60.92 million shares and production guidance aiming for iron ore sales between 2.7 to 3 million wmt in 2025 at operating costs of A$95-A$100 per wmt. With high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow, MGX stands well-positioned amidst industry challenges.

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• Examine Mount Gibson Iron's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Servcorp (ASX:SRV)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Servcorp Limited offers executive serviced and virtual offices, coworking spaces, and IT, communications, and secretarial services with a market capitalization of A$503.19 million.

Operations: Revenue for Servcorp Limited primarily comes from real estate rental, amounting to A$314.89 million.

Servcorp, a promising player in the Australian market, has shown remarkable growth with earnings surging by 253% in the past year, outpacing its real estate industry peers. The company is debt-free and boasts high-quality earnings, making it an attractive proposition. Trading at a significant discount of 83% to its estimated fair value, Servcorp seems undervalued compared to competitors. Recent financials reveal net income jumped to A$39 million from A$11 million last year, while revenue increased to A$317 million. The declared dividend for fiscal year 2024 rose by 14%, reflecting robust financial health and shareholder returns.

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

Summing It All Up

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