Uncovering Swiss Treasures Burkhalter Holding And 2 Other Hidden Small Caps

The Swiss market recently demonstrated resilience by recovering from early losses to close slightly higher, with the benchmark SMI posting a modest gain. In this fluctuating environment, identifying small-cap stocks that show potential for growth can be particularly rewarding, as these companies often possess unique characteristics and opportunities that larger firms may not offer.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Switzerland

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
IVF Hartmann Holding	NA	0.24%	0.63%	★★★★★★
TX Group	0.93%	-1.67%	7.21%	★★★★★★
naturenergie holding	NA	17.32%	34.71%	★★★★★★
Datacolor	NA	3.59%	30.14%	★★★★★★
Elma Electronic	36.60%	3.13%	3.10%	★★★★★★
Compagnie Financière Tradition	47.15%	1.91%	11.44%	★★★★★☆
Vaudoise Assurances Holding	NA	1.52%	1.85%	★★★★★☆
Procimmo Group	157.49%	0.65%	4.94%	★★★★☆☆
lastminute.com	42.65%	4.93%	3.11%	★★★★☆☆
Bergbahnen Engelberg-Trübsee-Titlis	3.00%	-10.81%	-16.31%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 18 stocks from our SIX Swiss Exchange Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Burkhalter Holding (SWX:BRKN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Burkhalter Holding AG operates through its subsidiaries to offer electrical engineering services to the construction sector in Switzerland, with a market capitalization of CHF957.46 million.

Operations: Burkhalter Holding generates revenue primarily from electrical engineering services, amounting to CHF1.18 billion.

Burkhalter Holding, a Swiss player in the construction sector, reported impressive earnings growth of 10.3% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 8.7%. Despite trading at 6.2% below its estimated fair value, Burkhalter's debt to equity ratio has surged from 17.4% to 89.5% over five years, indicating a high debt level with a net debt to equity ratio at 52.9%. Recent half-year results showed revenue climbing to CHF570 million and net income reaching CHF23 million, reflecting solid performance despite being dropped from the S&P Global BMI Index recently.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Burkhalter Holding.

• Evaluate Burkhalter Holding's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

naturenergie holding (SWX:NEAG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Naturenergie Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF1.28 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to produce, distribute, and sell electricity under the naturenergie brand in Switzerland and internationally.

Operations: Naturenergie Holding AG generates revenue primarily from Customer-Oriented Energy Solutions (€1.15 billion) and Renewable Generation Infrastructure (€1.09 billion). The company also earns from System Relevant Infrastructure, contributing €403.50 million to its revenue streams.

With a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.7x, naturenergie holding stands out in the Swiss market where the average is 21.2x, indicating potential undervaluation. The company boasts high-quality earnings and has been debt-free for over five years, which likely contributes to its strong financial health. Recent half-year results show net income rising to €77.2 million from €68.5 million last year, despite sales dipping to €868.6 million from €972.5 million, suggesting efficiency improvements or cost management as key factors in profitability growth amidst revenue challenges.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of naturenergie holding stock in this health report.

• Learn about naturenergie holding's historical performance.

Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA offers insurance products and services mainly in Switzerland, with a market cap of CHF1.34 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through insurance products and services in Switzerland. It has a market capitalization of CHF1.34 billion.

Vaudoise Assurances Holding, a notable player in the Swiss market, is trading at 65.1% below its estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation. The company reported earnings growth of 7.1% over the past year, surpassing the insurance industry's average of 6.7%. With no debt on its books for five years and high-quality earnings, Vaudoise demonstrates financial stability. Recent half-year net income reached CHF 81 million, up from CHF 70 million last year.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Vaudoise Assurances Holding's health report.

• Explore historical data to track Vaudoise Assurances Holding's performance over time in our Past section.

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