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Discovering Canada's Undiscovered Gems for January 2025

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As we step into 2025, the Canadian market is buoyed by a supportive economic backdrop, with the TSX having gained 18% in 2024 and broader markets experiencing robust growth across various sectors and market caps. In this environment of healthy economic growth and rising corporate profits, identifying undiscovered gems becomes crucial for investors seeking to capitalize on potential opportunities within Canada's diverse landscape.

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%★★★★★★
Lithium ChileNAnan42.01%★★★★★★
Amerigo Resources14.04%7.04%11.73%★★★★★☆
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%★★★★☆☆
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.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

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 cap of CA$1.49 billion.

Operations: Hammond Power Solutions generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of transformers, amounting to CA$766.82 million. The company's financial performance is highlighted by its gross profit margin, which reflects its profitability in managing production costs relative to sales.

HPS.A, a notable player in the electrical industry, has shown impressive financial health with its debt to equity ratio dropping from 27.3% to 6% over five years. Its earnings growth of 9.9% surpasses the industry's 5.1%, indicating robust performance and potential for future growth at an estimated rate of 11.48% annually. The company trades at a significant discount of about 35.7% below its fair value estimate, suggesting room for appreciation in value terms while maintaining strong interest coverage with EBIT covering interest payments by an impressive factor of 80x.

TSX:HPS.A Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025
TSX:HPS.A Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

MAG Silver (TSX:MAG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: MAG Silver Corp. is engaged in the development and exploration of precious metal properties in Canada, with a market capitalization of CA$2.10 billion.

Operations: MAG Silver Corp. does not currently report revenue segments, indicating its primary focus is on exploration and development activities within the precious metals sector in Canada.

MAG Silver, a nimble player in the mining sector, has seen impressive earnings growth of 131.8% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 36.4%. Despite generating less than US$1 million in revenue, its high level of non-cash earnings suggests robust underlying operations. The company remains debt-free for five years, ensuring no interest payment concerns and highlighting prudent financial management. Recent results show net income for Q3 2024 at US$22.29 million compared to US$8.86 million last year, with basic earnings per share rising to US$0.22 from US$0.09 a year ago—indicating strong profitability momentum moving forward.

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

Alphamin Resources (TSXV:AFM)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Alphamin Resources Corp., along with its subsidiaries, focuses on the production and sale of tin concentrates, with a market capitalization of CA$1.47 billion.

Operations: Alphamin generates revenue primarily through the production and sale of tin from its Bisie Tin Mine, amounting to $436.73 million. The company's financial performance can be assessed by examining its net profit margin, which provides insight into profitability after accounting for all expenses.

Alphamin Resources, a nimble player in the mining sector, has demonstrated robust financial health over recent years. Its debt to equity ratio impressively dropped from 56.8% to 17.3%, reflecting prudent financial management. Earnings have surged at an annual rate of 39.2%, showcasing strong growth potential, although slightly trailing the industry pace of 36.4%. The company's interest payments are comfortably covered by EBIT at a ratio of 17.9x, indicating solid operational efficiency and high-quality earnings. Recent results highlight significant sales growth to US$174 million for Q3 and net income doubling year-over-year to US$32 million, underscoring its upward trajectory in profitability and market presence.

TSXV:AFM Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025
TSXV:AFM Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

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