Uncovering January 2025's Hidden Gems With Strong Potential

As global markets navigate a choppy start to 2025, marked by U.S. inflation concerns and small-cap stocks underperforming their larger counterparts, investors are keenly observing economic indicators that could influence future growth prospects. Amidst this backdrop, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and resilience becomes crucial for those seeking opportunities in the small-cap space.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Sun	14.28%	5.73%	64.26%	★★★★★★
Zona Franca de Iquique	NA	7.94%	12.83%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Ha Giang Mineral Mechanics	NA	23.21%	43.16%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Chilanga Cement	NA	13.46%	35.92%	★★★★★★
Yulie Sekuritas Indonesia	NA	18.62%	9.58%	★★★★★★
Watt's	70.56%	7.69%	-0.53%	★★★★★☆
Inversiones Doalca SOCIMI	16.56%	6.15%	10.19%	★★★★☆☆
Castellana Properties Socimi	53.49%	6.65%	21.96%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 100 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Xuelong GroupLtd (SHSE:603949)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Xuelong Group Co., Ltd is involved in the research, development, production, and sale of internal combustion engine cooling systems and automotive lightweight plastic products for commercial vehicles, construction machinery, and agricultural machinery sectors, with a market cap of CN¥2.50 billion.

Operations: Xuelong Group generates revenue primarily from the sale of internal combustion engine cooling systems and automotive lightweight plastic products. The company's net profit margin has shown variability, reflecting changes in operational efficiency and cost management over time.

Xuelong Group, a relatively small player in its sector, has seen its earnings grow by 5% over the past year, though this lags behind the Auto Components industry average of 10.1%. The company is debt-free and boasts high-quality past earnings. However, over the last five years, earnings have decreased by 16.8% annually. Recent reports indicate a dip in sales to CNY 268 million from CNY 281 million and net income dropping to CNY 45 million from CNY 53 million year-over-year. Basic earnings per share fell to CNY 0.21 from CNY 0.25 during the same period.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Xuelong GroupLtd stock in this health report.

• Explore historical data to track Xuelong GroupLtd's performance over time in our Past section.

HangZhou Everfine Photo-e-info (SZSE:300306)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: HangZhou Everfine Photo-e-info Co., Ltd. specializes in providing photoelectric, biometric, infrared, UV, EMC, and DNA diagnosis products in China with a market capitalization of CN¥2.99 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue streams are derived from its diverse range of products, including photoelectric, biometric, infrared, UV, EMC, and DNA diagnosis solutions. It focuses on optimizing its cost structure to enhance profitability. The net profit margin reflects the company's efficiency in converting revenue into actual profit.

HangZhou Everfine Photo-e-info, a smaller company in the electronics sector, has shown promising financial health with no debt over the past five years. The company's earnings grew by 21% last year, significantly outpacing the industry average of 1.9%, suggesting robust operational performance. Despite a one-off gain of CN¥21.5 million affecting recent results, it remains profitable and free cash flow positive. Trading at nearly 30% below its estimated fair value enhances its appeal for potential investors seeking undervalued opportunities. Recent earnings for nine months showed sales of CNY 298 million and net income of CNY 54 million compared to last year’s figures.

• Take a closer look at HangZhou Everfine Photo-e-info's potential here in our health report.

• Examine HangZhou Everfine Photo-e-info's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Shenzhen Longli TechnologyLtd (SZSE:300752)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Shenzhen Longli Technology Co.,Ltd focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of LED backlight display modules both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥3.86 billion.

Operations: Longli Technology generates revenue primarily from its Backlight Display Module segment, amounting to CN¥1.22 billion. The company has a market cap of approximately CN¥3.86 billion.

Shenzhen Longli Technology seems to be making waves with its recent profitability, showcasing high-quality earnings and a positive free cash flow. Trading at 32.3% below its estimated fair value, the company has seen its debt to equity ratio rise slightly from 3.3 to 3.7 over five years but maintains more cash than total debt, ensuring interest payments are well-covered. Recent financials reveal impressive growth; net income soared to CNY 77 million from just CNY 1 million a year ago on sales of CNY 941 million. A share repurchase program worth up to CNY 60 million further underscores confidence in future prospects.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Shenzhen Longli TechnologyLtd's performance by reading our health report here.

• Gain insights into Shenzhen Longli TechnologyLtd's past trends and performance with our Past report.

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