Discovering Switzerland's Hidden Stock Gems This October 2024

In recent weeks, the Swiss market has experienced fluctuations, with the SMI index closing slightly lower amid concerns over rising U.S. consumer price inflation and increased jobless claims. Despite these broader economic challenges, there remain opportunities to uncover promising stocks that show resilience and potential in such a dynamic environment.

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, with a market cap of CHF962.77 million, operates through its subsidiaries to deliver electrical engineering services to the construction sector in Switzerland.

Operations: Burkhalter Holding AG generates revenue primarily from electrical engineering services, amounting to CHF1.18 billion. The company's financial performance is reflected in its net profit margin, which provides insight into its profitability relative to total revenue.

Burkhalter Holding, a Swiss construction player, has shown robust performance with earnings up 10% over the past year, outpacing the industry’s 8.7%. Recent half-year results revealed revenue of CHF 570.3 million and net income of CHF 23.3 million. Despite a high debt-to-equity ratio climbing to 89% over five years, interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at 46 times. Trading slightly below fair value, its financial health is underlined by positive free cash flow and quality earnings.

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Compagnie Financière Tradition (SWX:CFT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Compagnie Financière Tradition SA operates as an interdealer broker of financial and non-financial products worldwide, with a market capitalization of CHF1.25 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from three regions: Europe, Middle East and Africa (CHF452.85 million), Americas (CHF352.67 million), and Asia-Pacific (CHF273.16 million).

With high-quality earnings and a debt-to-equity ratio reduced to 47.1% over five years, Compagnie Financière Tradition seems well-positioned in the capital markets sector. It outpaced industry growth with a 16.1% increase in earnings, while net income rose to CHF 59.99 million for the half year ended June 2024 from CHF 51.02 million previously. Despite recent shareholder dilution, the company trades at an attractive valuation of nearly 29% below estimated fair value, hinting at potential upside for investors familiar with this niche player in Switzerland's financial landscape.

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• Assess Compagnie Financière Tradition's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

V-ZUG Holding (SWX:VZUG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: V-ZUG Holding AG specializes in the development, manufacture, marketing, sale, and servicing of kitchen and laundry appliances for private households both in Switzerland and internationally, with a market capitalization of CHF366.43 million.

Operations: V-ZUG generates revenue primarily from its Household Appliances segment, which reported CHF571.35 million. The company's financial performance is reflected in its net profit margin trends over recent periods.

V-ZUG, a notable player in Switzerland's appliance sector, showcases impressive growth with earnings surging 89% last year, outpacing the industry. Despite a drop in sales to CHF 284 million for the half-year ending June 2024, net income doubled to CHF 8.73 million. The company is debt-free now compared to five years ago when its debt-to-equity ratio was 22%. Trading at a substantial discount of over 80% below estimated fair value suggests potential upside if forecasts hold true.

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• Gain insights into V-ZUG Holding's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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