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Discover Suzhou Hengmingda Electronic Technology And 2 Other Promising Small Caps With Strong Foundations

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As global markets show signs of resilience, with U.S. indexes nearing record highs and small-cap stocks outperforming their larger counterparts, investors are increasingly focusing on the potential of lesser-known companies amidst a backdrop of encouraging economic indicators such as low jobless claims and rising home sales. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong foundations becomes crucial; these are companies that demonstrate robust fundamentals and the ability to thrive despite broader market uncertainties.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
ManpowerGroup Greater ChinaNA14.56%1.58%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Pro-Hawk30.16%-5.27%-2.93%★★★★★☆
CTCI Advanced Systems30.56%24.10%29.97%★★★★★☆
Chita Kogyo8.34%2.84%8.49%★★★★★☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
PracticNA3.63%6.85%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4634 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Suzhou Hengmingda Electronic Technology (SZSE:002947)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Suzhou Hengmingda Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. operates in the electronic technology sector and has a market capitalization of approximately CN¥8.65 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its electronic technology products. Its financial performance is highlighted by a market capitalization of approximately CN¥8.65 billion, reflecting its position in the sector.

Suzhou Hengmingda Electronic Technology, a smaller player in the electronics sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging by 67.8% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 1.8%. The company reported sales of CNY 1.70 billion for nine months ending September 2024, up from CNY 1.20 billion a year earlier, and net income rose to CNY 310.81 million from CNY 195.11 million. Despite recent shareholder dilution, its price-to-earnings ratio of 21.7x remains attractive compared to the CN market's average of 35.4x, suggesting potential value for investors seeking under-the-radar opportunities in this dynamic industry segment.

SZSE:002947 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SZSE:002947 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Yanpai Filtration Technology (SZSE:301081)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Yanpai Filtration Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of filter materials both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥1.85 billion.

Operations: Yanpai Filtration Technology generates revenue primarily through the sale of filter materials both domestically and internationally. The company's cost structure includes expenses related to research, development, and production. Its financial performance is reflected in a market cap of CN¥1.85 billion.

Yanpai Filtration Technology, a smaller player in the market, has seen its debt to equity ratio rise to 66.3% over five years, indicating increased leverage. Despite this, it remains profitable with high-quality earnings and a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 10.7%. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 30x is attractive compared to the broader CN market's 35.4x. Recent earnings show revenue at CNY 557 million for nine months ending September 2024, up from CNY 537 million year-on-year; however, net income slightly dipped to CNY 42 million from CNY 43 million last year.

SZSE:301081 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SZSE:301081 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Kameda SeikaLtd (TSE:2220)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Kameda Seika Co., Ltd. is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of rice crackers and snacks both domestically in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of ¥86.97 billion.

Operations: Kameda Seika generates revenue primarily from its Domestic Rice Cracker segment, which accounts for ¥68.50 billion. The Overseas segment also contributes significantly with ¥17.47 billion in revenue.

Kameda Seika, a notable player in the food industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 105.7% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 20.1%. The company seems to have managed its debt well with a net debt to equity ratio of 16.2%, which is considered satisfactory. However, a one-off loss of ¥1.7 billion has impacted recent financial results as of September 2024. On a positive note, Kameda Seika revised its earnings guidance upwards for fiscal year ending March 2025 and continues to pay dividends consistently at ¥15 per share for six months ended September 30, 2024.

TSE:2220 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
TSE:2220 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

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