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Discovering Canada's Hidden Stock Gems August 2024
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
As the Canadian market responds to easing inflation and better-than-expected economic data, investors are closely watching central banks' next moves. With the S&P 500 and TSX rebounding significantly from recent lows, there is renewed interest in finding promising opportunities within the small-cap sector. In this article, we explore three undiscovered gems in Canada that stand out due to their potential for growth and resilience amid evolving economic conditions.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Canada
Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|
TWC Enterprises | 6.74% | 10.99% | 25.68% | ★★★★★★ |
Taiga Building Products | NA | 6.05% | 10.50% | ★★★★★★ |
Amerigo Resources | 12.87% | 7.49% | 12.97% | ★★★★★☆ |
Reconnaissance Energy Africa | NA | 31.73% | -6.92% | ★★★★★☆ |
Firan Technology Group | 17.91% | 3.75% | 23.32% | ★★★★★☆ |
Mako Mining | 22.90% | 38.12% | 54.79% | ★★★★★☆ |
Firm Capital Mortgage Investment | 57.73% | 9.38% | 5.91% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Pizza Pizza Royalty | 15.66% | 3.64% | 3.95% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Queen's Road Capital Investment | 7.20% | 22.14% | 22.20% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Genesis Land Development | 53.32% | 25.58% | 47.05% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
Hammond Power Solutions (TSX:HPS.A)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Hammond Power Solutions Inc., along with its subsidiaries, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling various transformers across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and India with a market cap of CA$1.40 billion.
Operations: Hammond Power Solutions generates CA$754.37 million from the manufacture and sale of transformers across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and India. The company's market cap stands at CA$1.40 billion.
Hammond Power Solutions has shown impressive financial performance, with earnings growing by 12.3% over the past year, outpacing the electrical industry’s 6.5%. The company reported second-quarter sales of CAD 197.21 million and net income of CAD 23.59 million, reflecting a substantial increase from last year's CAD 172.45 million in sales and CAD 13.33 million in net income. Additionally, HPS.A's debt-to-equity ratio improved significantly from 27.7% to just 5% over five years, indicating strong financial health and prudent management practices.
Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Silvercorp Metals Inc., with a market cap of CA$1.07 billion, is involved in the acquisition, exploration, development, and mining of mineral properties through its subsidiaries.
Operations: Silvercorp Metals generates revenue from its mining operations in Guangdong ($27.35 million) and Henan Luoning ($200 million). The company's market cap is CA$1.07 billion.
Silvercorp Metals, a notable player in the mining sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 149.4% over the past year, surpassing industry growth rates. Recently reported Q1 sales reached US$72.17 million compared to US$60.01 million last year, with net income rising to US$21.94 million from US$9.22 million previously. The company remains debt-free and has repurchased 191,770 shares this year for $0.61 million while advancing its El Domo-Curipamba Project in Ecuador to the exploitation phase.
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TerraVest Industries (TSX:TVK)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: TerraVest Industries Inc. manufactures and sells goods and services to energy, agriculture, mining, transportation, and other markets in Canada and the United States with a market cap of CA$1.84 billion.
Operations: Revenue streams for TerraVest Industries Inc. include Service (CA$201.78 million), Processing Equipment (CA$117.58 million), Compressed Gas Equipment (CA$243.77 million), and HVAC and Containment Equipment (CA$292.90 million). The Corporate segment shows a negative revenue of CA$-0.93 million.
TerraVest Industries reported robust earnings for the third quarter of 2024, with revenue climbing to CAD 238.13 million from CAD 150.36 million a year ago. Net income also rose to CAD 11.92 million compared to last year's CAD 7.97 million, reflecting strong operational performance. Over the past five years, TerraVest's debt-to-equity ratio improved significantly from 117.9% to 49.4%. The company is trading at a notable discount of approximately 27% below its estimated fair value and has high-quality earnings as well as free cash flow positivity
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Key Takeaways
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About TSX:HPS.A
Hammond Power Solutions
Engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of various transformers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and India.