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Undiscovered Swiss Gems With Strong Fundamentals To Explore This October 2024

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The Swiss market recently demonstrated resilience, with the SMI gaining 0.93%, buoyed by strong performances from companies like Sandoz Group and Julius Baer. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with robust fundamentals becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities beyond the well-trodden paths of larger corporations.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Switzerland

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
IVF Hartmann HoldingNA0.24%0.63%★★★★★★
TX Group0.93%-1.67%7.21%★★★★★★
naturenergie holdingNA17.32%34.71%★★★★★★
DatacolorNA3.59%30.14%★★★★★★
Elma Electronic36.60%3.13%3.10%★★★★★★
Compagnie Financière Tradition47.15%1.91%11.44%★★★★★☆
Vaudoise Assurances HoldingNA1.52%1.85%★★★★★☆
Procimmo Group157.49%0.65%4.94%★★★★☆☆
lastminute.com42.65%4.93%3.11%★★★★☆☆
Bergbahnen Engelberg-Trübsee-Titlis3.00%-10.81%-16.31%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 19 stocks from our SIX Swiss Exchange Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Burkhalter Holding (SWX:BRKN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Burkhalter Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF961.70 million, operates through its subsidiaries to deliver electrical engineering services to the construction sector in Switzerland.

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

Burkhalter Holding, a small player in the Swiss construction sector, has shown promising growth with earnings increasing by 10.3% over the past year, surpassing industry growth of 8.7%. Despite this progress, the firm faces challenges with its debt to equity ratio rising from 17.4% to 89.5% over five years and a high net debt to equity ratio of 52.9%. Recent results highlighted revenue at CHF 570 million and net income at CHF 23 million for the first half of 2024.

SWX:BRKN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Jungfraubahn Holding (SWX:JFN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Jungfraubahn Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF 987.83 million, operates cogwheel railway and winter sports facilities in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland.

Operations: Jungfraubahn Holding AG generates revenue primarily from its Jungfraujoch - TOP of Europe segment, contributing CHF 190.99 million, followed by Experience Mountains at CHF 51.27 million and Winter Sports at CHF 40.47 million.

Jungfraubahn Holding, a Swiss transportation company, has shown impressive earnings growth of 24% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -9.3%. Despite an increase in its debt to equity ratio from 7.2% to 17.4% over five years, it remains at a satisfactory level of 13.6%. The company's recent earnings report highlights sales growth to CHF 15.65 million and revenue reaching CHF 141.77 million for the half-year ending June 2024, indicating strong operational performance amidst executive changes anticipated in early 2025 with a new CEO appointment.

SWX:JFN Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

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 capitalization of CHF1.51 billion.

Operations: TX Group AG generates revenue from various segments, including Tamedia (CHF 427 million), Goldbach (CHF 299.10 million), and TX Markets (CHF 126.40 million). The company also reports income from 20 Minutes (CHF 115.60 million) and Groups & Ventures (CHF 159.40 million).

TX Group, a smaller player in the Swiss media landscape, has recently turned profitable with net income of CHF 9.6 million for the first half of 2024, a significant improvement from a net loss of CHF 1.4 million last year. Its debt-to-equity ratio has impressively reduced from 4.4 to 0.9 over five years, indicating prudent financial management. Trading at 65% below its estimated fair value and now included in the S&P Global BMI Index, TX Group seems poised for potential growth amidst industry challenges.

SWX:TXGN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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