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Undiscovered Gems To Explore In December 2024

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As global markets continue to reach record highs, with the Russell 2000 Index hitting an intraday peak, small-cap stocks are gaining attention amidst a backdrop of geopolitical developments and economic indicators. The recent nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary has further influenced market sentiment, emphasizing a focus on economic stability. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks often involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals that can thrive despite broader market uncertainties.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Saha-Union0.48%-1.12%8.28%★★★★★★
Sugar TerminalsNA3.14%3.53%★★★★★★
Thai Steel CableNA2.46%16.55%★★★★★★
Indofood Agri Resources34.58%4.29%50.61%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Yulie Sekuritas IndonesiaNA18.62%9.58%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
MAPFRE MiddleseaNA14.56%1.77%★★★★★☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4633 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Gem-Year IndustrialLtd (SHSE:601002)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Gem-Year Industrial Co., Ltd. focuses on the research, development, production, and distribution of fasteners in China and has a market capitalization of CN¥4.52 billion.

Operations: Gem-Year Industrial Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from the production and distribution of fasteners in China. The company's financial performance includes a notable net profit margin trend, which provides insights into its profitability relative to total revenue.

Gem-Year Industrial, a small cap player in the machinery sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 886% over the past year, outpacing its industry. The company reported a net income of CNY 81.47 million for the first nine months of 2024, bouncing back from a loss in the previous year. With high-quality earnings and trading at 90.7% below its estimated fair value, it seems undervalued. Additionally, Gem-Year's debt to equity ratio improved significantly from 21% to just 1.7% over five years, indicating sound financial management and potential for future stability in cash flow generation.

SHSE:601002 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024
SHSE:601002 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024

Jiangsu Seagull Cooling TowerLtd (SHSE:603269)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Jiangsu Seagull Cooling Tower Co., Ltd. specializes in the design, research and development, manufacturing, and installation of cooling towers both in China and internationally, with a market capitalization of CN¥2.31 billion.

Operations: Seagull Cooling Tower generates revenue primarily from its General Equipment Manufacturing segment, amounting to CN¥1.60 billion.

Jiangsu Seagull Cooling Tower Co.,Ltd. seems to be an intriguing player in its field, with earnings growth of 24.3% over the past year outperforming the construction industry average of -3.9%. The company reported net income of CN¥40.95 million for the nine months ending September 2024, up from CN¥37.07 million a year ago, indicating solid performance despite a large one-off gain of CN¥34.4 million affecting recent results. Trading at 75.5% below estimated fair value and boasting more cash than total debt, Jiangsu Seagull likely holds potential for those seeking undervalued opportunities in niche markets.

SHSE:603269 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024
SHSE:603269 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024

Stark Technology (TWSE:2480)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Stark Technology Inc. offers system integration services for information and communication technology products in Taiwan, with a market cap of NT$14.68 billion.

Operations: Stark Technology generates revenue primarily from its computer services segment, amounting to NT$7.27 billion.

Stark Technology, a nimble player in its field, has been making waves with its recent performance. Sales for the third quarter reached TWD 1.76 billion, slightly higher than last year's TWD 1.69 billion, while net income stood at TWD 181.61 million compared to TWD 184.21 million previously. Despite a minor dip in earnings per share from continuing operations to TWD 1.71 from TWD 1.73, the company remains profitable and boasts high-quality earnings alongside positive free cash flow of US$833 million as of September 2024's end quarter—indicating robust financial health despite industry challenges and a rising debt-to-equity ratio over five years from 1.3% to now standing at about double that figure (2%).

TWSE:2480 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024
TWSE:2480 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024

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