Spotlighting February 2025's Undiscovered Gems on None

In February 2025, global markets are navigating a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainties, and concerns over consumer spending. The S&P 500 reached record highs early in the week but ended lower due to these pressures alongside weak economic indicators like the U.S. Services PMI entering contraction territory. In such an environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a keen eye for companies with strong fundamentals and resilience to broader market challenges.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Darya-Varia Laboratoria	NA	1.44%	-11.65%	★★★★★★
Central Forest Group	NA	5.93%	20.71%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Gallant Precision Machining	29.51%	-2.07%	4.51%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Cardig Aero Services	NA	6.60%	69.79%	★★★★★★
Advanced International Multitech	36.42%	6.79%	4.08%	★★★★★☆
Co-Tech Development	26.81%	3.29%	6.53%	★★★★★☆
Nestlé Pakistan	29.11%	13.84%	15.78%	★★★★★☆
Eclatorq Technology	37.47%	8.43%	18.41%	★★★★★☆

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

Anhui Anfu Battery TechnologyLtd (SHSE:603031)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Anhui Anfu Battery Technology Co., Ltd engages in the research, development, production, and sale of zinc-manganese batteries in China with a market capitalization of CN¥6.32 billion.

Operations: Anfu Battery derives its revenue primarily from the production and sale of zinc-manganese batteries. The company has a market capitalization of CN¥6.32 billion, reflecting its scale in the Chinese battery industry.

Anhui Anfu Battery Technology, a promising player in its sector, demonstrates strong financial health with high-quality earnings and impressive growth. Over the past year, its earnings surged by 54%, significantly outpacing the Electrical industry’s modest 1% rise. The company’s net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 23.7%, reflecting prudent financial management as it reduced from 77.8% over five years. Additionally, interest payments are comfortably covered by EBIT at 27 times over, indicating robust operational efficiency. Trading at about 31% below estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation in this dynamic market environment.

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Shenzhen JT Automation EquipmentLtd (SZSE:300400)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Shenzhen JT Automation Equipment Co., Ltd focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of intelligent equipment and manufacturing systems with a market cap of CN¥4.28 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Industrial Automation & Controls segment, amounting to CN¥720.86 million.

Shenzhen JT Automation Equipment, a small player in the machinery sector, showcases a unique financial profile. With no debt currently on its books, it has improved from a debt to equity ratio of 9.2% five years ago. The company’s earnings grew by 8% over the past year, outpacing the machinery industry's slight contraction of 0.06%. Despite this recent growth spurt, earnings have slipped by an average of 7.6% annually over the last five years. Impressively, it remains cash flow positive with levered free cash flow at A$110.75 million as of September 2024 and maintains high-quality earnings standards.

• Take a closer look at Shenzhen JT Automation EquipmentLtd's potential here in our health report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Shenzhen JT Automation EquipmentLtd's's past performance.

Zhejiang XinchaiLtd (SZSE:301032)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Zhejiang Xinchai Co., Ltd. focuses on the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of multi-cylinder diesel engines in China with a market capitalization of CN¥2.47 billion.

Operations: Xinchai generates revenue primarily through the sale of multi-cylinder diesel engines. The company's cost structure includes expenses related to research and development, manufacturing, and sales activities. Its market capitalization is approximately CN¥2.47 billion.

Zhejiang Xinchai, a smaller player in the machinery sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 289% over the past year, outpacing its industry. Despite a 20.8% annual decline in earnings over five years, recent performance highlights potential resilience. The company's debt to equity ratio improved significantly from 20.5 to 5.3 over five years, indicating stronger financial health; it also holds more cash than total debt. Although free cash flow is negative recently at -US$95 million as of February 2025, its price-to-earnings ratio of 34.9x remains attractive compared to the broader CN market's average of 38.1x.

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• Explore historical data to track Zhejiang XinchaiLtd's performance over time in our Past section.

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