Three Undiscovered Swiss Gems With Promising Potential

Switzerland's stock market has shown resilience, with the benchmark SMI index managing to close with a modest gain despite initial volatility. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a keen eye for companies that can navigate fluctuating conditions and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

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.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Burkhalter Holding (SWX:BRKN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Burkhalter Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF960.64 million, operates through its subsidiaries to deliver electrical engineering services to the construction sector in Switzerland.

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

Burkhalter Holding, a Swiss construction player, showcases robust financials with earnings growth of 10.3% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio at 52.9%, interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 46x. The company's revenue for the first half of 2024 reached CHF 570 million, up from CHF 529 million last year, while net income rose to CHF 23.3 million from CHF 21.2 million previously.

• Dive into the specifics of Burkhalter Holding here with our thorough health report.

• Gain insights into Burkhalter Holding's historical performance by reviewing 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, is involved in the production, distribution, and sale of electricity under the naturenergie brand both in Switzerland and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Naturenergie Holding AG generates revenue primarily from Customer-Oriented Energy Solutions (€1.15 billion) and Renewable Generation Infrastructure (€1.09 billion). The company has a market cap of CHF1.28 billion.

Naturenergie Holding, a smaller player in the Swiss market, showcases impressive earnings growth of 40.5% over the past year, outpacing its industry. The company is debt-free and boasts a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 11.8x compared to the broader Swiss market's 21.3x, suggesting potential undervaluation. Recent results highlight net income at €77 million for H1 2024, up from €68 million last year despite sales dipping to €869 million from €973 million previously.

• Click here to discover the nuances of naturenergie holding with our detailed analytical health report.

• Gain insights into naturenergie holding's past trends and performance with our Past report.

Phoenix Mecano (SWX:PMN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Phoenix Mecano AG, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells components for industrial customers globally, with a market capitalization of CHF450.78 million.

Operations: Phoenix Mecano AG generates revenue primarily from three segments: Enclosure Systems (€218.16 million), Industrial Components (€197.28 million), and Dewertokin Technology Group (€348.00 million).

Phoenix Mecano, a notable player in the electrical industry, offers compelling value with its price-to-earnings ratio of 11.3x, notably lower than the Swiss market average of 21.3x. Over the past year, earnings grew by 0.7%, outpacing the industry's -11.1% performance decline. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 13.3%, reflecting prudent financial management as it decreased from 62.6% over five years, while EBIT covers interest payments comfortably at 28.8 times.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Phoenix Mecano's health report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Phoenix Mecano's's past performance.

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