None Showcases 3 Undiscovered Gems with Strong Potential

In a week marked by geopolitical tensions and concerns over consumer spending, major U.S. indices like the S&P 500 experienced declines, reflecting broader market apprehension. Amidst these challenges, small-cap stocks often present unique opportunities as they can be more agile in adapting to changing economic conditions and offer untapped growth potential not always visible in larger companies. Identifying promising stocks involves looking for those with strong fundamentals, innovative business models, or niche market positions that could thrive despite broader economic uncertainties.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Zambia Sugar	1.04%	20.60%	44.34%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
SALUS Ljubljana d. d	13.55%	13.11%	9.95%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Parker Drilling	46.05%	0.86%	52.25%	★★★★★★
Yulie Sekuritas Indonesia	NA	18.62%	9.58%	★★★★★★
Steamships Trading	33.60%	4.17%	3.90%	★★★★★☆
Procimmo Group	157.49%	0.65%	4.94%	★★★★☆☆
Sociedad Eléctrica del Sur Oeste	42.67%	8.52%	4.10%	★★★★☆☆
Practic	NA	3.63%	6.85%	★★★★☆☆

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Dareway SoftwareLtd (SHSE:688579)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Dareway Software Co., Ltd. specializes in delivering software solutions for smart human resource management, government services, medical insurance, healthcare, and electricity applications in China with a market capitalization of CN¥4.41 billion.

Operations: Dareway Software Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily through its software solutions tailored for sectors like human resources, government services, medical insurance, healthcare, and electricity in China. The company's market capitalization stands at CN¥4.41 billion.

Dareway Software Ltd, a nimble player in the tech space, stands out with high-quality earnings and no debt over the past five years. Its earnings growth of 18.3% last year surpassed the industry average of -11.2%, highlighting its competitive edge. However, despite being profitable, free cash flow remains negative which might raise concerns for some investors. The price-to-earnings ratio at 54x is notably lower than the industry average of 98x, suggesting potential value in this stock for those looking beyond traditional giants in software development.

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Academy of Environmental Planning and DesignLtd. Nanjing University (SZSE:300864)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Academy of Environmental Planning and Design Ltd. Nanjing University (SZSE:300864) is a company engaged in environmental planning and design services, with a market capitalization of CN¥3.36 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the service industry, totaling CN¥815.11 million.

Academy of Environmental Planning and Design Ltd. at Nanjing University stands out with its robust financial health, showing a significant reduction in its debt to equity ratio from 8.9% to 2.2% over five years, indicating prudent financial management. Its earnings have surged by 15%, comfortably outpacing the Commercial Services industry's average growth of 1%. Despite a notable one-off gain of CN¥34 million impacting recent results, the company continues to generate positive free cash flow and holds more cash than total debt, suggesting strong liquidity. Trading at a considerable discount of 61% below estimated fair value hints at potential upside for investors seeking undervalued opportunities in this niche sector.

• Take a closer look at Academy of Environmental Planning and DesignLtd. Nanjing University's potential here in our health report.

• Gain insights into Academy of Environmental Planning and DesignLtd. Nanjing University's past trends and performance with our Past report.

Tsugami (TSE:6101)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Tsugami Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, specializes in the manufacturing and sale of precision machine tools in Japan and has a market capitalization of approximately ¥81.91 billion.

Operations: Tsugami Corporation generates revenue primarily from the sale of precision machine tools, with significant contributions from China (¥79.25 billion) and Japan (¥29.64 billion). The company's operations in India also contribute ¥4.87 billion to its revenue stream.

Tsugami, a promising name in the machinery sector, showcases a robust financial profile with its debt-to-equity ratio dropping from 23.6% to 15.6% over five years, reflecting prudent financial management. The firm's earnings growth of 81.1% outpaces the industry average of 4%, highlighting its competitive edge. With a price-to-earnings ratio at 8.6x compared to Japan's market average of 13.1x, it offers an attractive valuation for investors eyeing potential value plays in this space. Recently, Tsugami repurchased shares worth ¥154 million, indicating confidence in its future trajectory and commitment to enhancing shareholder value.

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