Discovering Undiscovered Gems with Potential In October 2024

As global markets navigate the complexities of rising U.S. Treasury yields and tepid economic growth, small-cap stocks have faced particular challenges, underperforming their large-cap counterparts amid broader market volatility. Amidst this backdrop, identifying undiscovered gems—stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential—becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities in an uncertain environment.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Göltas Göller Bölgesi Cimento Sanayi ve Ticaret	15.53%	54.51%	76.29%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
DorightLtd	0.56%	14.02%	7.14%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi	0.21%	50.35%	68.60%	★★★★★☆
Tureks Turizm Tasimacilik Anonim Sirketi	6.86%	64.15%	63.49%	★★★★★☆
Kappa Create	74.42%	-0.45%	3.62%	★★★★★☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Fourth Milling (SASE:2286)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Fourth Milling Company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the production, packaging, and sale of flour and its byproducts, as well as animal feed and bran products, with a market cap of SAR 2.86 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its food processing segment, amounting to SAR 596.89 million.

Fourth Milling has been making strides with a recent IPO raising SAR 858.6 million, offering 162 million shares at SAR 5.3 each. This small player in the food industry boasts a debt-free status and high-quality earnings, although its earnings growth of 1.1% over the past year lags behind the industry's robust 20.8%. Over five years, however, it has achieved an impressive annual growth rate of 29%, positioning it as potentially undervalued by trading at about 56% below estimated fair value. Despite its illiquid shares, Fourth Milling seems to offer solid fundamentals for potential investors exploring niche opportunities in the market.

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Linkage Software (SHSE:688588)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Linkage Software Co., LTD is a financial software company with a market cap of CN¥4.17 billion.

Operations: Linkage Software's revenue model is driven by its financial software offerings, contributing significantly to its overall income. The company has seen fluctuations in its gross profit margin, reflecting changes in cost management and pricing strategies over time.

Linkage Software, a smaller player in the tech sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging by 54.7% over the past year, outpacing the software industry's -13.9%. Their price-to-earnings ratio of 30.2x remains attractive compared to the broader CN market's 34.3x. Despite a debt-to-equity ratio increase to 28.6% over five years, they hold more cash than total debt and maintain positive free cash flow at CNY 139 million as of September 2024. Recent earnings reports highlight robust sales growth from CNY 491 million to CNY 808 million year-over-year, indicating strong operational performance and potential value for investors.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Linkage Software stock in this health report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Linkage Software's's past performance.

Zhejiang Taotao Vehicles (SZSE:301345)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Zhejiang Taotao Vehicles Co., Ltd. is involved in the research, development, production, and sale of motorcycles, electric vehicles, and ATVs in China with a market cap of CN¥7.15 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the sale of motorcycles, electric vehicles, and ATVs. It has a market cap of CN¥7.15 billion.

Zhejiang Taotao Vehicles, a promising player in the auto sector, has shown robust financial performance with earnings growing by 37.6% over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry's modest 0.5% growth. The company reported sales of CNY 2.22 billion for the first nine months of 2024, up from CNY 1.35 billion a year ago, while net income climbed to CNY 301 million from CNY 204 million in the same period last year. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.2x below China's market average and reduced debt-to-equity ratio from 49.4% to just above14%, it seems well-positioned for future growth prospects amidst its ongoing share buyback program totaling CNY 63 million this year alone.

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• Gain insights into Zhejiang Taotao Vehicles' past trends and performance with our Past report.

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