Unearthing January 2025's Undiscovered Gems with Strong Potential

As global markets experience a boost from cooling inflation and robust bank earnings, small-cap stocks have been drawing attention with the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 indices showing notable gains. This positive market sentiment creates an opportune environment for identifying promising small-cap companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals, resilience in fluctuating economic conditions, and potential for growth.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Central Forest Group	NA	6.85%	15.11%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
First Northern Community Bancorp	NA	7.65%	11.17%	★★★★★★
Standard Bank	0.13%	27.78%	30.36%	★★★★★★
Minsud Resources	NA	nan	-29.01%	★★★★★★
Watt's	70.56%	7.69%	-0.53%	★★★★★☆
MAPFRE Middlesea	NA	14.56%	1.77%	★★★★★☆
Pure Cycle	5.15%	-2.61%	-6.23%	★★★★★☆
Practic	NA	3.63%	6.85%	★★★★☆☆

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Crystal Growth & Energy EquipmentLtd (SHSE:688478)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Crystal Growth & Energy Equipment Co., Ltd. (SHSE:688478) specializes in the development and production of equipment for crystal growth and energy applications, with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥3.95 billion.

Operations: Crystal Growth & Energy Equipment Co., Ltd. generates revenue through the sale of equipment designed for crystal growth and energy applications. The company's financial performance is reflected in its market capitalization of approximately CN¥3.95 billion, although specific revenue figures are not provided.

Crystal Growth & Energy Equipment Ltd. has been making strides with a 39.5% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing the Semiconductor industry's 12.1%. The company remains debt-free, which eliminates concerns about interest payments and positions it well for future growth. Despite not being free cash flow positive recently, its profitability alleviates immediate cash runway worries. Recent activities include a share repurchase of 1,700,117 shares (1.23%) for CNY 50.09 million and an acquisition of a 6.51% stake by Lu Yu for approximately CNY 290 million at CNY 32.07 per share, reflecting investor confidence in its potential.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Crystal Growth & Energy EquipmentLtd's performance by reading our health report here.

• Gain insights into Crystal Growth & Energy EquipmentLtd's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Shandong Jinling Mining (SZSE:000655)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Shandong Jinling Mining Co., Ltd. operates in the iron ore mining industry in China with a market capitalization of CN¥3.90 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Shandong Jinling Mining comes from its iron ore mining operations in China. The company has a market capitalization of CN¥3.90 billion, reflecting its scale within the industry.

Shandong Jinling Mining, a relatively small player in the mining sector, has demonstrated resilience with a 15.5% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -2.3%. The company is debt-free and boasts high-quality earnings, reflected in its attractive price-to-earnings ratio of 18.7x compared to the CN market's 34.3x. Recent developments include a cash dividend announcement for Q3 2024 at CNY0.50 per share and board changes approved at an extraordinary general meeting in November 2024, indicating active governance adjustments amidst stable financial performance despite net income dipping to CNY149.88 million from CNY176.78 million last year.

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• Examine Shandong Jinling Mining's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Jiangsu Yangdian Science & Technology (SZSE:301012)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Jiangsu Yangdian Science & Technology Co. operates in the technology sector and has a market cap of CN¥3.63 billion.

Operations: Yangdian Science & Technology's revenue streams are not specified in detail, but the company operates within the technology sector. The financial information provided does not include a breakdown of costs or specific revenue segments.

Jiangsu Yangdian Science & Technology has shown a remarkable performance over the past year, with earnings growth of 696%, significantly outpacing the Electrical industry's 1.1%. The company's debt to equity ratio improved from 33.6% to 25.2% over five years, indicating better financial health. Recent earnings announcements revealed sales of CNY 893 million for nine months ending September 2024, up from CNY 305 million previously, while net income reached CNY 53.6 million compared to CNY 2.78 million a year ago. Despite these achievements, free cash flow remains negative at -CNY101 million as of late last year due to high capital expenditures likely impacting liquidity management strategies moving forward.

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• Understand Jiangsu Yangdian Science & Technology's track record by examining our Past report.

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