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Discovering China's Undiscovered Gems in August 2024

SZSE:002086
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As global markets continue to navigate mixed economic signals, Chinese equities have faced notable challenges, with key indices like the Shanghai Composite and CSI 300 experiencing declines. Despite these headwinds, small-cap stocks in China present intriguing opportunities for investors willing to explore beyond the well-trodden paths. In this context, identifying a good stock involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals, innovative business models, and growth potential that can weather broader market volatility.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In China

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Beijing Haohan Data TechnologyLtd0.68%9.58%15.38%★★★★★★
Jiangsu JIXIN Wind Energy Technology4.12%0.51%12.27%★★★★★★
Hangzhou Fortune Gas Cryogenic Group4.34%22.10%21.31%★★★★★★
Zhejiang Kingland Pipeline and TechnologiesLtd6.90%4.67%-4.50%★★★★★★
Shanghai Xujiahui CommercialNA-34.49%-34.61%★★★★★★
Zhejiang Wellsun Intelligent TechnologyLtd2.48%30.08%34.66%★★★★★☆
Xinjiang Torch Gas4.71%16.54%9.37%★★★★★☆
Chongqing Changjiang River Moulding Material (Group)6.21%-0.02%3.43%★★★★★☆
Xinya Electronic75.53%35.77%6.22%★★★★☆☆
Chongqing Gas Group23.23%9.54%1.00%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 990 stocks from our Chinese Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Qingdao Yunlu Advanced Materials Technology (SHSE:688190)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Qingdao Yunlu Advanced Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (SHSE:688190) specializes in the development and production of advanced materials, with a market cap of CN¥7.94 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the sale of advanced materials. Its financial performance includes a notable net profit margin trend of 12.5% over the last fiscal year, reflecting its operational efficiency in managing costs and generating profits.

Qingdao Yunlu Advanced Materials Technology, a small-cap player in China's metals and mining sector, boasts a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.7x, undercutting the CN market average of 28.5x. Over the past year, earnings surged by 26.7%, outpacing the industry’s -0.4%. With levered free cash flow reaching ¥210M as of June 2023 and net profit margins at 15%, it seems well-positioned for continued growth with forecasts predicting an annual increase of 15.52%.

SHSE:688190 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
SHSE:688190 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

Beijing Tianma Intelligent Control Technology (SHSE:688570)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Beijing Tianma Intelligent Control Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and manufacturing of intelligent control systems for construction machinery and equipment, with a market cap of CN¥8.33 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its construction machinery and equipment segment, amounting to CN¥2.21 billion.

Beijing Tianma Intelligent Control Technology, a promising player in the machinery sector, has shown robust earnings growth of 6.7% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 4.3%. The company boasts a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.2x, which is attractive compared to the CN market's 28.5x. With no debt and high-quality earnings, its financial health appears solid. Additionally, being added to major Shanghai Stock Exchange indices signals growing investor confidence and visibility in the market.

SHSE:688570 Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
SHSE:688570 Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

Shandong Oriental Ocean Sci-Tech (SZSE:002086)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Shandong Oriental Ocean Sci-Tech Co., Ltd. operates in seawater seedling breeding, aquaculture, aquatic product processing, biotechnology, bonded warehousing, and logistics sectors both domestically and internationally with a market cap of CN¥4.11 billion.

Operations: Shandong Oriental Ocean Sci-Tech Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its aquaculture, aquatic product processing, and biotechnology segments. The company has a market cap of CN¥4.11 billion.

Shandong Oriental Ocean Sci-Tech has seen significant changes recently, including the election of new non-independent directors Liu Hongtao, Zhang Le, and Wang Yuchi. The company turned profitable this year, making comparisons to the Food industry (6.6%) challenging. Its debt-to-equity ratio improved from 34.2% to 23.3% over five years, and it boasts a low Price-To-Earnings ratio of 2.4x compared to the CN market's 28.5x average. However, shareholders faced substantial dilution in the past year.

SZSE:002086 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
SZSE:002086 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

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