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Undiscovered Canadian Gems Including Senvest Capital And Two Promising Small Caps

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As we navigate the evolving landscape of 2025, marked by shifts in political regimes and central-bank policies impacting bond yields, the Canadian market presents unique opportunities for investors seeking to balance growth and value investments. In this context, identifying promising small-cap stocks like Senvest Capital and others can be pivotal; such stocks often stand out due to their strong fundamentals and potential for resilience amid broader market uncertainties.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Canada

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
TWC Enterprises6.24%12.63%23.89%★★★★★★
Reconnaissance Energy AfricaNA9.16%15.11%★★★★★★
Minsud ResourcesNAnan-29.01%★★★★★★
Maxim Power25.01%12.79%17.14%★★★★★☆
Mako Mining10.21%38.44%58.78%★★★★★☆
Grown Rogue International24.92%19.37%188.55%★★★★★☆
Corby Spirit and Wine65.79%7.46%-5.76%★★★★☆☆
Petrus Resources19.44%17.20%46.03%★★★★☆☆
Queen's Road Capital Investment8.87%13.76%16.18%★★★★☆☆
DIRTT Environmental Solutions58.73%-5.34%-5.43%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 47 stocks from our TSX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Senvest Capital (TSX:SEC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Senvest Capital Inc., headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is a privately owned investment manager with a market cap of CA$934.61 million.

Operations: Senvest Capital generates revenue primarily through the management of its own investments and those of the funds, amounting to CA$810.05 million. The financial performance is reflected in its market capitalization, which stands at CA$934.61 million.

Senvest Capital, a small but intriguing player in the Canadian market, has shown impressive financial resilience and growth. Its interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 8.2 times, indicating strong earnings quality. Over the past year, earnings surged by 56%, outpacing the industry average of 7.2%. The price-to-earnings ratio stands at a compelling 3.9x against the Canadian market's 14.7x average, suggesting potential value for investors. Recent buybacks include repurchasing 25,400 shares for CAD 8.44 million and another tranche of 39,400 shares for CAD 12.08 million in total buybacks this year under its ongoing program.

TSX:SEC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025
TSX:SEC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

Uranium Royalty (TSX:URC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Uranium Royalty Corp. operates as a pure-play uranium royalty company with a market cap of CA$432.84 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through acquiring and assembling a portfolio of royalties, with reported earnings of CA$38.29 million.

Uranium Royalty Corp. stands out with its debt-free status, a notable shift from a 46.2% debt-to-equity ratio five years ago. The company's earnings surged by 259.5% over the past year, significantly outperforming the Oil and Gas industry's -20.2%. Despite this growth, shareholders faced dilution recently, while the stock trades at 63.7% below estimated fair value, offering potential upside for investors seeking undervalued opportunities in uranium royalties. Recent strategic moves include acquiring a royalty interest in Saskatchewan's Millennium and Cree Extension Uranium Projects for $6 million CAD, enhancing its foothold in one of the world's top mining regions.

TSX:URC Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025
TSX:URC Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

Westshore Terminals Investment (TSX:WTE)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation operates a coal storage and unloading/loading terminal at Roberts Bank, British Columbia, with a market capitalization of CA$1.36 billion.

Operations: Westshore generates revenue primarily from its transportation infrastructure segment, amounting to CA$382.57 million. The company's market capitalization stands at CA$1.36 billion.

Westshore Terminals Investment, a player in the Canadian infrastructure scene, is debt-free and boasts a price-to-earnings ratio of 13x, which is below the market average of 14.5x. Over the past year, its earnings have grown by 11.1%, outpacing the infrastructure industry’s growth rate of 9.3%. Recent financials show third-quarter revenue at C$103 million with net income at C$34 million, slightly up from last year’s figures. The company also repurchased over 675,000 shares for C$15.56 million in recent months and declared a dividend of C$0.375 per share for early January payout to shareholders.

TSX:WTE Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025
TSX:WTE Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

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