Undiscovered Gems And 2 Other Promising Small Caps To Enhance Your Portfolio

As global markets react to the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on interest rate cuts and political uncertainties, small-cap stocks have experienced heightened volatility, with indexes like the S&P 600 facing notable declines. In such a dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap companies that exhibit strong fundamentals and growth potential can be crucial for enhancing portfolio resilience.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Shipping Corporation of India	25.17%	7.01%	13.70%	★★★★★★
Aesler Grup Internasional	NA	-17.61%	-40.21%	★★★★★★
BLS E-Services	NA	5.87%	46.48%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
MAPFRE Middlesea	NA	14.56%	1.77%	★★★★★☆
Steamships Trading	33.60%	4.17%	3.90%	★★★★★☆
KP Green Engineering	51.37%	120.79%	51.32%	★★★★★☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Shareate Tools (SHSE:688257)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Shareate Tools Ltd. is a Chinese company that manufactures and sells cemented carbide products and drilling tools, with a market capitalization of CN¥3.27 billion.

Operations: Shareate Tools generates revenue primarily from the sale of cemented carbide products and drilling tools.

Shareate Tools, a promising player in the machinery sector, has shown noteworthy performance with earnings growth of 3.8% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -0.06%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio improved from 33.2% to 26.6% over five years, indicating prudent financial management. Despite not being free cash flow positive recently, Shareate's net income rose to CNY 134.81 million for nine months ending September 2024 from CNY 127.31 million a year ago, reflecting solid operational efficiency and high-quality earnings that suggest resilience in challenging market conditions.

• Dive into the specifics of Shareate Tools here with our thorough health report.

• Explore historical data to track Shareate Tools' performance over time in our Past section.

Kyushu Financial Group (TSE:7180)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Kyushu Financial Group, Inc. operates as a financial services provider in Japan through its subsidiaries, offering a range of financial products and services with a market capitalization of ¥301.12 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue streams for Kyushu Financial Group come from its banking operations, with Higo Bank generating ¥85.85 billion and Kagoshima Bank contributing ¥76.85 billion. The leasing business adds another ¥38.83 billion to the total revenue.

Kyushu Financial Group, with assets totaling ¥13,429.1 billion and equity of ¥707.7 billion, offers a compelling profile for those interested in smaller financial institutions. The bank's total deposits stand at ¥10,535.1 billion against loans of ¥8,759.9 billion; however, it has an insufficient allowance for bad loans at 49%, despite non-performing loans being just 1.7%. While earnings have grown by 8.7% annually over the past five years and are projected to increase by 15.81% yearly moving forward, they lag behind the broader industry growth rate of 22.6%. This entity trades at a notable discount to estimated fair value by about one-third and relies on low-risk funding sources for most liabilities (83%).

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Kyushu Financial Group's health report.

• Examine Kyushu Financial Group's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Mizuho Leasing Company (TSE:8425)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Mizuho Leasing Company, Limited offers general leasing services both in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of ¥282.70 billion.

Operations: Mizuho Leasing generates revenue primarily through its leasing services in Japan and international markets. The company focuses on optimizing its cost structure to improve financial performance, with an emphasis on maintaining a competitive net profit margin.

Mizuho Leasing Company, a relatively small player in the financial sector, has demonstrated robust performance with earnings growth of 39.8% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 28.6%. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 751.3%, its interest payments are comfortably covered by EBIT at 14.5x, indicating strong operational efficiency. The company recently announced fixed-income offerings totaling ¥40 billion (approximately US$273 million), reflecting strategic moves to bolster its financial structure. With net income reaching ¥25,595 million for the half-year ending September 2024 and basic earnings per share at ¥96.89, Mizuho Leasing showcases potential for continued stability and growth within its niche market segment.

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• Gain insights into Mizuho Leasing Company's past trends and performance with our Past report.

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