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Uncovering November 2024's Hidden Stock Gems on None

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As global markets navigate a landscape of record-high U.S. indexes, strong labor market indicators, and geopolitical uncertainties, smaller-cap stocks have been outperforming their larger counterparts, capturing the interest of investors seeking growth opportunities in less crowded spaces. In this climate of broad-based gains and economic optimism, identifying potential "hidden gems" involves looking for companies with solid fundamentals and unique value propositions that stand to benefit from current trends such as technological advancements or shifts in consumer behavior.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Soft-World InternationalNA-0.68%6.00%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Dareway SoftwareLtdNA2.71%-0.03%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
All E TechnologiesNA34.23%31.58%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Interarch Building Products2.55%10.02%28.21%★★★★★☆
Billion Industrial Holdings3.63%18.00%-11.38%★★★★★☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆

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Luyuan Group Holding (Cayman) (SEHK:2451)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Luyuan Group Holding (Cayman) Limited specializes in the research, design, development, manufacturing, and sale of electric two-wheeled vehicles in China and has a market capitalization of approximately HK$2.58 billion.

Operations: Luyuan Group Holding (Cayman) Limited generates revenue primarily from the development, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles and related accessories, amounting to CN¥5.16 billion. The company's financial performance is characterized by its focus on this core segment within the electric two-wheeled vehicle market in China.

Luyuan Group Holding (Cayman) is carving out a niche with its robust financial performance. Earnings surged by 14.9% over the past year, outpacing the auto industry's 8.2% growth rate, indicating strong momentum. The company reported half-year sales of CNY 2,533.9 million and net income of CNY 65.99 million, reflecting solid operational progress despite a slight dip in basic earnings per share from CNY 0.188 to CNY 0.162 compared to last year. With more cash than total debt and positive free cash flow, Luyuan seems well-positioned for continued growth in revenue forecasted at an annual rate of 16%.

SEHK:2451 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Sky ICT (SET:SKY)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sky ICT Public Company Limited operates in the information and communication technology sector, focusing on system integration services in Thailand, with a market capitalization of THB16.38 billion.

Operations: Sky ICT generates revenue primarily from system integration services, contributing THB972.20 million, and sales and services, including finance lease contracts, amounting to THB5.02 billion.

Sky ICT has shown significant earnings growth of 35.8% over the past year, surpassing the IT industry's 1.3%. Despite this positive momentum, its net debt to equity ratio remains high at 86.3%, with interest payments not fully covered by EBIT (1.8x coverage). The company seems undervalued, trading at 82.2% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside for investors who can stomach some risk due to financial leverage concerns. Recent earnings reports highlight a revenue increase to THB 4.71 billion from THB 2.84 billion year-on-year for nine months ending September, though net income slightly dipped in the third quarter compared to last year.

SET:SKY Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Dalian Huarui Heavy Industry Group (SZSE:002204)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Dalian Huarui Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd. is a company engaged in the manufacturing of special-purpose equipment, with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥9.29 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Dalian Huarui Heavy Industry Group comes from its special-purpose equipment manufacturing segment, which generated approximately CN¥12.93 billion. The company's financial performance can be further analyzed by examining its net profit margin trends over recent periods.

Dalian Huarui Heavy Industry Group, a notable player in the machinery sector, has demonstrated robust growth with earnings rising by 20% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -0.4%. Its price-to-earnings ratio stands at 21x, which is attractive compared to the broader Chinese market at 35x. Despite a debt-to-equity increase from 8% to 21% over five years, its financial health remains strong with more cash than total debt and high-quality earnings. Recent results show sales of CNY 10.16 billion and net income of CNY 395 million for nine months ended September 2024, reflecting solid performance amidst industry challenges.

SZSE:002204 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

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