Unearthing Undiscovered Gems with Strong Potential This January 2025

As we enter January 2025, global markets are experiencing a tumultuous start to the year, with U.S. small-cap stocks underperforming and inflation concerns weighing heavily on investor sentiment. Amidst this backdrop of uncertainty, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and potential for growth can be particularly rewarding. In this environment, a good stock is often characterized by resilience in its financial health and adaptability to navigate economic challenges effectively.

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%	★★★★☆☆

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

TKD Science and TechnologyLtd (SHSE:603738)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: TKD Science and Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of quartz frequency control components and production equipment mainly in China, with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥5.64 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through the sale of quartz frequency control components and production equipment. Its financial performance is highlighted by a net profit margin that reflects its operational efficiency and cost management strategies.

TKD Science and Technology Ltd., a smaller player in the industry, shows promising growth with earnings rising by 30% over the past year, outpacing the electrical sector's 2.5%. The company is debt-free, having eliminated its previous debt-to-equity ratio of 24.4% from five years ago. A notable CN¥44 million one-off gain impacted recent financial results, suggesting some volatility in earnings quality. Recent activities include a share repurchase program where it bought back 1,387,500 shares for CN¥21 million to reduce capital. These moves reflect strategic efforts to enhance shareholder value amidst steady revenue growth from CN¥595 million to CN¥618 million year-over-year.

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J.S. Corrugating Machinery (SZSE:000821)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: J.S. Corrugating Machinery Co., Ltd. specializes in the research, design, production, and sale of non-standard smart equipment for photovoltaics and corrugated packaging industries both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥7.69 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through the sale of non-standard smart equipment for the photovoltaics and corrugated packaging sectors. It operates both domestically in China and internationally.

J.S. Corrugating Machinery, a notable player in the machinery sector, has demonstrated robust performance with earnings growing 18% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 0.2%. The company trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 16.3x compared to the broader CN market's 31.8x, indicating good relative value. Recent financials reveal sales of CNY 6.66 billion and net income of CNY 432.95 million for nine months ending September 2024, up from CNY 4.95 billion and CNY 298.43 million respectively a year ago, reflecting strong revenue growth and profitability improvements amidst industry challenges.

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• Gain insights into J.S. Corrugating Machinery's past trends and performance with our Past report.

Hangzhou Wensli Silk Culture (SZSE:301066)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hangzhou Wensli Silk Culture Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and manufacturing of Chinese silk cultural products, silk ornaments, and silk artworks, with a market cap of CN¥2.65 billion.

Operations: Wensli Silk generates revenue primarily from its silk cultural products, ornaments, and artworks. The company has experienced fluctuations in its net profit margin, which was recorded at 12% in the most recent period.

With a knack for silk production, Wensli Silk has shown resilience amidst market fluctuations. Despite a slight dip in sales to CNY 490.94 million from CNY 497.51 million, net income rose to CNY 27.83 million compared to last year's CNY 24.28 million, indicating improved profitability with basic earnings per share climbing to CNY 0.15 from CNY 0.13. The firm's earnings growth of over 400% last year outpaced the luxury industry's average of just over 3%, showcasing its competitive edge despite high non-cash earnings and increased debt-to-equity ratio now at about 10%.

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