Spotlight on Undiscovered Gems with Growth Potential in December 2024

As global markets continue to reach new heights, with small-cap stocks finally joining their larger peers in record territory, investors are keenly observing the shifting dynamics driven by domestic policies and geopolitical factors. In this environment of robust market activity and evolving economic indicators, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial for those seeking opportunities amid the broader market sentiment.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Canal Shipping Agencies	NA	8.92%	22.01%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil	0.76%	4.42%	9.81%	★★★★★★
Zambia Sugar	1.04%	20.60%	44.34%	★★★★★★
Mobile Telecommunications	NA	4.98%	0.14%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Invest Bank	135.69%	11.07%	18.67%	★★★★☆☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆

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

Mudanjiang Hengfeng PaperLtd (SHSE:600356)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Mudanjiang Hengfeng Paper Co., Ltd manufactures and sells tobacco, printing, packaging, pharma and cosmetics, and other paper products worldwide with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥2.99 billion.

Operations: Hengfeng Paper generates revenue primarily from its paper and paper products industry, amounting to approximately CN¥2.74 billion. The company's financial performance is characterized by a focus on this core segment.

Mudanjiang Hengfeng Paper, a smaller player in the industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 28.7% over the past year, outpacing the Forestry industry's 19%. The company's debt to equity ratio improved significantly from 27.5% to 15.5% over five years, reflecting prudent financial management. With earnings covering interest payments by a comfortable margin of 13.6 times and trading at a value below fair estimates by 27.4%, it presents an intriguing profile for investors seeking quality earnings and potential undervaluation. Recent reports indicate revenue climbed to CNY1.92 billion with net income rising to CNY110 million compared to last year’s figures.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Mudanjiang Hengfeng PaperLtd's health report.

• Learn about Mudanjiang Hengfeng PaperLtd's historical performance.

Beijing Tianma Intelligent Control Technology (SHSE:688570)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Beijing Tianma Intelligent Control Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on the development and production of intelligent control systems for construction machinery, with a market cap of CN¥9.13 billion.

Operations: Tianma Intelligent Control generates revenue primarily from the construction machinery and equipment segment, amounting to CN¥1.88 billion. The company's financial performance can be analyzed through its net profit margin, which provides insight into its profitability relative to total revenue.

Beijing Tianma Intelligent Control Technology, a relatively small player in its field, has been navigating challenging waters with recent figures showing sales at CNY 1.21 billion for the first nine months of 2024, down from CNY 1.54 billion the previous year. Net income also took a hit, coming in at CNY 280 million compared to last year's CNY 313 million. Despite these hurdles, the company is trading at an attractive valuation—47% below estimated fair value—and benefits from being debt-free with positive free cash flow of approximately CNY 491 million as of September's end.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Beijing Tianma Intelligent Control Technology stock in this health report.

• Gain insights into Beijing Tianma Intelligent Control Technology's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Huatu Cendes (SZSE:300492)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Huatu Cendes Co., Ltd. is an architectural design company offering professional design, consulting, and engineering services to various clients in China, with a market cap of CN¥10.67 billion.

Operations: Huatu Cendes generates revenue through its architectural design, consulting, and engineering services provided to a diverse clientele in China. The company's financial performance is influenced by its ability to manage costs effectively while delivering these specialized services.

Huatu Cendes shows a remarkable turnaround with sales reaching CNY 2.13 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to just CNY 44.37 million a year earlier. This growth is reflected in its net income of CNY 129.43 million from a previous loss of CNY 3.7 million, highlighting its robust earnings performance with basic earnings per share at CNY 0.92 from a loss per share of CNY 0.03 last year. The company operates without debt now, contrasting with its debt to equity ratio of 8.8% five years ago, and boasts high-quality past earnings amidst industry volatility and rapid growth projections at over sixty percent annually.

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