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Uncovering Three Promising Small Caps With Strong Fundamentals

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In a week where major U.S. stock indexes such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached record highs, the Russell 2000 Index, which tracks small-cap stocks, experienced a decline following weeks of notable outperformance. Amidst this mixed market environment and ongoing economic updates like job growth rebounds and potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, identifying small-cap stocks with strong fundamentals can be crucial for investors looking to navigate these dynamic conditions.

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Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
SHL Consolidated BhdNA16.14%19.01%★★★★★★
PSC17.90%2.07%13.38%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Industrias del Cobre Sociedad AnónimaNA19.08%22.33%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
MAPFRE MiddleseaNA14.56%1.77%★★★★★☆
Inverfal PerúA31.20%10.56%17.83%★★★★★☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
BOSQAR d.d94.35%39.99%23.94%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4644 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Time Interconnect Technology (SEHK:1729)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Time Interconnect Technology Limited is an investment holding company that manufactures and sells cable assembly and networking cable products in various international markets, with a market cap of HK$8.44 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Server and Cable Assembly segments, contributing HK$2.57 billion each. Digital Cable adds HK$1.36 billion to the total revenue stream.

Time Interconnect Technology, a small player in the electrical industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 71.6% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 7.7%. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 83.3%, its interest payments are well covered with an EBIT coverage of 10.4 times. Trading at a significant discount of 94.5% below estimated fair value adds to its appeal for potential investors seeking undervalued opportunities. The company seems to be leveraging its high-quality earnings effectively, although its rising debt levels from 11.5% to 151.1% over five years warrant cautious optimism moving forward.

SEHK:1729 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024
SEHK:1729 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024

Shenzhen Rapoo Technology (SZSE:002577)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Shenzhen Rapoo Technology Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, design, manufacturing, and sale of wired and wireless peripheral products globally with a market cap of CN¥4.75 billion.

Operations: Rapoo Technology generates revenue primarily from the sale of wired and wireless peripheral products. The company's net profit margin has shown variability, reflecting fluctuations in profitability over recent periods.

Shenzhen Rapoo Technology, a nimble player in the tech space, has shown impressive earnings growth of 69% over the past year, outpacing the broader industry. The company reported sales of CN¥328.54 million for nine months ending September 2024, up from CN¥305.45 million a year earlier. Net income rose to CN¥34.18 million compared to last year's CN¥29.97 million, with basic earnings per share at CNY 0.1208 from CNY 0.1059 previously. Additionally, the firm executed a share buyback program repurchasing over one million shares for CN¥13.47 million by late September 2024 and remains debt-free with positive free cash flow generation capabilities despite recent non-recurring gains impacting financial results by CN¥11.7M as of September's end.

SZSE:002577 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
SZSE:002577 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Suzhou Anjie Technology (SZSE:002635)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Suzhou Anjie Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the research, development, production, and sale of intelligent terminal components both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥10.81 billion.

Operations: Anjie Technology generates revenue primarily from the sale of intelligent terminal components. The company's net profit margin is 8.5%, reflecting its efficiency in managing costs relative to its revenue streams.

Anjie Technology, a smaller player in its sector, has shown promising financial health with more cash than total debt and positive free cash flow. Over the past five years, its debt-to-equity ratio rose from 0.7% to 11%, yet it remains profitable with interest payments well-covered by earnings. Recent earnings reveal sales of CNY 3.59 billion for the first nine months of 2024, up from CNY 3.07 billion last year, though net income dipped slightly to CNY 221.51 million from CNY 236.7 million previously. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 37x below the market average and high-quality past earnings, Anjie appears poised for continued growth in revenue and profitability at rates exceeding industry norms.

SZSE:002635 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
SZSE:002635 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

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