Discovering Switzerland's Undiscovered Gems This September 2024

The Switzerland market closed higher on Friday, tracking positive cues from other European markets amid hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week and possibly announce more reductions before the end of the year. The benchmark SMI ended with a modest gain of 54.94 points or 0.46% at 12,037.28. In this favorable economic climate, it's an opportune moment to explore lesser-known stocks that have strong fundamentals and growth potential within Switzerland's dynamic market landscape. Here are three undiscovered gems worth considering this September 2024.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Switzerland

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
IVF Hartmann Holding	NA	1.26%	-4.29%	★★★★★★
TX Group	0.93%	-1.67%	7.21%	★★★★★★
naturenergie holding	NA	17.32%	34.71%	★★★★★★
APG|SGA	NA	1.12%	-16.11%	★★★★★★
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%	★★★★★☆
lastminute.com	42.65%	4.93%	3.11%	★★★★☆☆
Bergbahnen Engelberg-Trübsee-Titlis	3.00%	-10.81%	-16.31%	★★★★☆☆

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Jungfraubahn Holding (SWX:JFN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Jungfraubahn Holding AG, along with its subsidiaries, operates cogwheel railways and winter sports facilities in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland, with a market cap of CHF997.88 million.

Operations: Jungfraubahn Holding AG generates revenue primarily from its Jungfraujoch - TOP of Europe segment (CHF190.99 million), Experience Mountains (CHF51.27 million), and Winter Sports (CHF40.47 million).

Jungfraubahn Holding, a notable player in the Swiss transportation sector, has recently reported half-year sales of CHF 15.65 million and revenue of CHF 141.77 million, showing solid growth from last year’s CHF 14.69 million and CHF 132.49 million respectively. The company’s net income stood at CHF 34.27 million with basic earnings per share at CHF 6.07, up from CHF 5.97 a year ago. With earnings growth outpacing the industry by a significant margin (24% vs -8.6%), Jungfraubahn is trading at about one-third below its estimated fair value and maintains a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 13%.

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

• Gain insights into Jungfraubahn Holding's past trends and performance with our Past report.

TX Group (SWX:TXGN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: TX Group AG operates a network of platforms and participations offering information, orientation, entertainment, and support services in Switzerland with a market cap of CHF1.47 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue streams for TX Group AG are Tamedia (CHF427 million), Goldbach (CHF299.10 million), and Groups & Ventures (CHF159.40 million). The company also generates significant income from 20 Minutes (CHF115.60 million) and TX Markets (CHF126.40 million).

TX Group, trading at 66.4% below its estimated fair value, has seen its debt-to-equity ratio drop from 4.4 to 0.9 over five years and recently became profitable with net income of CHF 9.6 million for H1 2024 compared to a CHF 1.4 million loss the previous year. Despite high share price volatility in the past three months, TXGN's earnings are forecasted to grow by 32% annually, indicating strong future prospects in the media industry.

• Dive into the specifics of TX Group here with our thorough health report.

• Gain insights into TX Group's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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: Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA generates revenue primarily from insurance premiums collected in Switzerland. Its market cap stands at CHF1.34 billion.

Vaudoise Assurances Holding, a lesser-known Swiss insurance firm, showcases strong financial health with zero debt and impressive earnings growth of 7.1% over the past year. Trading at 65.4% below its estimated fair value, it reported CHF 81.17 million net income for H1 2024, up from CHF 70.02 million last year. The company’s high-quality earnings and consistent profitability make it an attractive prospect in the insurance sector.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Vaudoise Assurances Holding's performance by reading our health report here.

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

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