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Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture TimesLtd And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

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As global markets continue to navigate a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, smaller-cap indexes have shown resilience, outperforming their larger counterparts. With U.S. indices nearing record highs and positive sentiment bolstered by strong labor market data, investors are increasingly focusing on stocks with robust fundamentals that can weather such volatile conditions. In this context, identifying companies with strong financial health and growth potential becomes crucial for those looking to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the small-cap space.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
SALUS Ljubljana d. d13.55%13.11%9.95%★★★★★★
Bahrain National Holding Company B.S.CNA20.11%5.44%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Standard Bank0.13%27.78%30.36%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Steamships Trading33.60%4.17%3.90%★★★★★☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
FRMO0.13%19.43%29.70%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4621 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture TimesLtd (SZSE:000048)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture Times Co., Ltd operates in the real estate and breeding sectors in China, with a market cap of CN¥8.55 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its real estate and breeding operations in China. With a market capitalization of CN¥8.55 billion, it focuses on these two sectors to drive its financial performance.

Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture Times, a relatively small player in its field, has shown mixed performance recently. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 33%, while interest payments are well covered with EBIT at 15.8 times the repayments, indicating solid financial health. However, over the past year, earnings growth was negative at -47.5%, contrasting with the industry average of -38.4%. Recent earnings for nine months ending September 2024 show sales of CNY 4.60 billion and net income of CNY 601.8 million, both significantly lower than last year’s figures. Despite these challenges, it repurchased shares worth CNY 153 million this year and announced dividends on A shares for shareholders in September.

SZSE:000048 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Shenzhen Mingdiao DecorationLtd (SZSE:002830)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Shenzhen Mingdiao Decoration Co., Ltd. offers home decoration and furnishing services in China with a market capitalization of CN¥1.83 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from home decoration and furnishing services in China. With a market capitalization of CN¥1.83 billion, it focuses on delivering tailored interior solutions.

Shenzhen Mingdiao Decoration Ltd., a small player in its field, is making waves with an impressive 92.9% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing the Consumer Services industry average of 23.3%. This company operates debt-free, eliminating concerns about interest payments. Despite a dip in sales from CN¥518.17 million to CN¥446.91 million for the nine months ending September 2024, net income rose to CN¥16.1 million from CN¥14.95 million last year, showcasing resilience and operational efficiency amidst challenges. A notable one-off gain of CN¥10.3M has impacted recent financial results positively, hinting at strategic maneuvers enhancing profitability potential further down the line.

SZSE:002830 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

DOUTOR NICHIRES Holdings (TSE:3087)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: DOUTOR NICHIRES Holdings Co., Ltd. operates and manages cafes and restaurants in Japan, with a market cap of ¥99.96 billion.

Operations: DOUTOR NICHIRES Holdings generates revenue primarily through its network of cafes and restaurants across Japan. The company focuses on optimizing operational efficiency to manage costs effectively. Notably, it has reported a consistent trend in its net profit margin over recent periods, reflecting its ability to balance revenue growth with expense management.

DOUTOR NICHIRES Holdings, a smaller player in the hospitality sector, has shown robust performance with earnings growth of 33.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 27.2%. Its debt-to-equity ratio climbed from 0.4% to 0.7% over five years but remains manageable as cash exceeds total debt. The company enjoys high-quality earnings and trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 16.5x compared to the industry average of 22.1x, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to peers. Future growth is projected at an annual rate of 8.68%, indicating promising prospects for continued expansion and value creation in its market niche.

TSE:3087 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

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