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Exploring Medical Facilities And 2 Other Canadian Small Caps With Strong Potential

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In the wake of a decisive U.S. election outcome, markets have experienced a significant rally, with investors now focusing on potential policy changes and their implications for economic growth. As the Canadian market navigates these shifts, small-cap stocks present intriguing opportunities for those looking to capitalize on strong fundamentals and promising growth prospects.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Canada

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
TWC Enterprises6.24%12.63%23.89%★★★★★★
Reconnaissance Energy AfricaNA15.28%7.58%★★★★★★
Grown Rogue International24.92%43.35%67.95%★★★★★☆
Mako Mining22.90%38.12%54.79%★★★★★☆
Maxim Power25.01%13.56%17.14%★★★★★☆
Petrus Resources19.44%17.20%46.03%★★★★☆☆
Queen's Road Capital Investment7.20%22.14%22.20%★★★★☆☆
Corby Spirit and Wine75.89%5.97%-5.75%★★★★☆☆
Genesis Land Development47.40%28.61%52.30%★★★★☆☆
DIRTT Environmental Solutions58.73%-5.34%-5.43%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 42 stocks from our TSX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Medical Facilities (TSX:DR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Medical Facilities Corporation, with a market cap of CA$352.17 million, owns and operates specialty hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in the United States through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its healthcare facilities and services, amounting to $441.27 million.

Medical Facilities has demonstrated impressive earnings growth of 265.2% over the past year, significantly outpacing the healthcare industry's 11.8%. Trading at a remarkable 90.7% below its estimated fair value, it presents an attractive proposition for investors seeking undervalued opportunities. The company's debt to equity ratio has improved from 105.7% to 48.9% over five years, indicating prudent financial management. Recent earnings reports show a turnaround with net income reaching US$7.25 million in Q3 compared to a loss last year, while also completing share buybacks worth US$12.08 million since November 2023, enhancing shareholder value.

TSX:DR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
TSX:DR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Hammond Power Solutions (TSX:HPS.A)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Hammond Power Solutions Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells transformers across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and India with a market capitalization of CA$1.47 billion.

Operations: Hammond Power Solutions generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of transformers, totaling CA$766.82 million.

Hammond Power Solutions, a promising player in Canada's market, has seen its debt to equity ratio drop from 27% to just 6% over the past five years. The company boasts high-quality earnings and is trading at a significant discount of 45% below its estimated fair value. Recent earnings for Q3 show a solid performance with sales reaching C$191.97 million and net income at C$16.31 million, both up from the previous year. Despite some insider selling recently, Hammond's EBIT covers interest payments by an impressive 80 times, indicating strong financial health and potential for future growth.

TSX:HPS.A Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
TSX:HPS.A Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

TWC Enterprises (TSX:TWC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: TWC Enterprises Limited owns, operates, and manages golf clubs under the ClubLink One Membership More Golf brand in Canada and the United States with a market cap of CA$438.88 million.

Operations: TWC Enterprises generates revenue primarily from its Canadian Golf Club Operations at CA$153.38 million and US Golf Club Operations at CA$23.76 million.

TWC Enterprises, a notable player in Canada's hospitality sector, has demonstrated impressive financial dynamics. Over the past year, earnings surged by 128%, significantly outpacing the industry's 20% growth rate. This performance was bolstered by a substantial one-off gain of CA$33.9 million within the last twelve months ending September 2024. The company's debt management is commendable, with its debt-to-equity ratio dropping from 31.5% to just 6.2% over five years and maintaining more cash than total debt obligations. Trading at a value notably below estimated fair value enhances its appeal as an investment opportunity amidst ongoing share repurchase initiatives and steady dividends.

TSX:TWC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
TSX:TWC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

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