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Undiscovered Gems In Canada Featuring 3 Promising Small Cap Stocks

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The Canadian market is currently navigating a period of economic resilience, with the Bank of Canada gradually reducing rates as inflation eases, providing a more favorable environment for small-cap stocks. In this landscape, identifying promising small-cap stocks involves looking for companies that can capitalize on these conditions by demonstrating strong fundamentals and potential for growth despite broader market uncertainties.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Canada

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Reconnaissance Energy AfricaNA9.16%15.11%★★★★★★
Grown Rogue International24.92%43.35%67.95%★★★★★☆
Maxim Power25.01%12.79%17.14%★★★★★☆
Mako Mining22.90%38.12%54.79%★★★★★☆
Corby Spirit and Wine65.79%7.46%-5.76%★★★★☆☆
Petrus Resources19.44%17.20%46.03%★★★★☆☆
Queen's Road Capital Investment12.65%16.00%17.29%★★★★☆☆
DIRTT Environmental Solutions58.73%-5.34%-5.43%★★★★☆☆
Dundee3.76%-37.57%44.66%★★★★☆☆
Tethys PetroleumNA29.98%44.48%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 48 stocks from our TSX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Evertz Technologies (TSX:ET)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Evertz Technologies Limited designs, manufactures, and distributes video and audio infrastructure solutions for production, post-production, broadcast, and telecommunications markets worldwide with a market cap of approximately CA$916.94 million.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Evertz Technologies comes from the Television Broadcast Equipment Market, generating approximately CA$500.44 million.

Evertz Technologies, a nimble player in the tech space, is currently trading at a notable 37.1% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential for upside. Despite facing a challenging year with earnings dipping by 2.3%, it remains debt-free and boasts high-quality past earnings. The company reported first-quarter sales of C$111.64 million, down from C$125.82 million the previous year, while net income was C$9.67 million compared to C$15.59 million last year. Recently, Evertz repurchased 57,510 shares for approximately C$0.75 million and appointed Don Carson as director at its AGM on October 2, 2024.

TSX:ET Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
TSX:ET Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Real Matters (TSX:REAL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Real Matters Inc. is a technology and network management company operating in Canada and the United States with a market capitalization of CA$498.09 million.

Operations: Real Matters generates revenue primarily from its U.S. Appraisal segment, contributing $128.03 million, followed by Canada at $32.73 million and U.S. Title at $8.53 million.

Real Matters, a Canadian company in the real estate appraisal sector, recently reported annual sales of US$172.72 million, up from US$163.91 million last year, marking a notable turnaround with net income of US$0.018 million compared to a prior net loss of US$6.17 million. The firm has no debt and trades at 64% below its estimated fair value, highlighting its potential undervaluation in the market. Despite being dropped from the S&P Global BMI Index recently, Real Matters is poised for significant growth with earnings forecasted to increase by 169% annually as it continues to capitalize on its high-quality earnings and industry position.

TSX:REAL Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
TSX:REAL Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Rogers Sugar (TSX:RSI)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Rogers Sugar Inc. is involved in the refining, packaging, marketing, and distribution of sugar and maple products across Canada, the United States, Europe, and other international markets with a market capitalization of CA$734.24 million.

Operations: Rogers Sugar generates revenue primarily from its sugar segment, contributing CA$981.45 million, and maple products segment, adding CA$225.32 million.

Rogers Sugar, a notable player in the Canadian market, has recently turned profitable, contrasting with the food industry's -2.1% growth. Its debt to equity ratio improved from 100.6% to 93.1% over five years, though net debt remains high at 91%. Trading at nearly half its estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation for investors seeking opportunities in smaller companies. The company’s interest payments are well covered by EBIT at a multiple of 3.6x, indicating solid financial management despite challenges in free cash flow positivity and operating cash flow coverage of debt obligations.

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

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