Undiscovered Gems To Explore In February 2025

As global markets navigate a period of volatility marked by fluctuating corporate earnings and geopolitical uncertainties, small-cap stocks have experienced mixed performance with indices like the Russell 2000 showing slight declines. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap companies requires an eye for those with strong fundamentals and innovative potential that can weather broader market challenges.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Cresco	6.62%	8.15%	9.94%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd	NA	2.43%	2.36%	★★★★★★
NOROO PAINT & COATINGS	12.38%	4.96%	8.97%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
ITOCHU-SHOKUHIN	NA	0.74%	13.97%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Wan Hwa Enterprise	NA	-7.43%	-7.24%	★★★★★★
First Copper Technology	17.03%	3.07%	19.66%	★★★★★★
New Asia Construction & Development	65.89%	5.34%	12.05%	★★★★★☆
Nippon Sharyo	59.09%	-1.22%	-12.92%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4724 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Sunny Loan TopLtd (SHSE:600830)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sunny Loan Top Co., Ltd. offers investment and financing services both in China and internationally, with a market capitalization of CN¥4.40 billion.

Operations: Sunny Loan Top Ltd. generates revenue through its investment and financing services across China and international markets. The company's financial performance is reflected in a market capitalization of CN¥4.40 billion, indicating its scale in the industry.

Sunny Loan Top Ltd. is making waves with a remarkable earnings growth of 335% over the past year, outpacing the Consumer Finance industry's 13%. The company seems to handle its interest payments comfortably, suggesting a solid financial footing. Despite this, free cash flow remains negative, which could be a concern for some investors. The net debt to equity ratio stands at 37.6%, deemed satisfactory by industry standards, although it has risen from 0% to 68% in five years. High levels of non-cash earnings add another layer of complexity but indicate potential resilience in operations.

• Dive into the specifics of Sunny Loan TopLtd here with our thorough health report.

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Fujian Yuanli Active CarbonLtd (SZSE:300174)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Fujian Yuanli Active Carbon Co., Ltd. specializes in the production and sale of activated carbon within China, with a market capitalization of CN¥5.68 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of activated carbon products in China. It has a market capitalization of CN¥5.68 billion.

Fujian Yuanli Active Carbon, a smaller player in the market, has shown promising financial health with its debt to equity ratio dropping from 41.1% to 9.4% over five years, indicating robust financial management. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 20.8x is attractive compared to the broader Chinese market's 34.9x, suggesting potential undervaluation. The company recently announced a special dividend of CNY 1 per 10 shares and completed a buyback of approximately CNY 49.99 million worth of shares, reflecting shareholder-friendly policies and confidence in its ongoing performance amidst an industry where it outpaced average growth by achieving a notable earnings increase of 16.8%.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Fujian Yuanli Active CarbonLtd with our detailed analytical health report.

• Understand Fujian Yuanli Active CarbonLtd's track record by examining our Past report.

Taiwan Paiho (TWSE:9938)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Taiwan Paiho Limited is a company that manufactures and sells various textile-related products, including touch fasteners, digital woven fabrics, and shoelaces, both in Taiwan and internationally, with a market cap of NT$21.30 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue streams are primarily derived from its Main Sub-Materials and Accessories Segment, generating NT$14.67 billion, while the Construction Sector contributes NT$85.98 million.

Taiwan Paiho, with its robust earnings growth of 124.6% last year, showcases potential in the textile industry. Its net sales for 2024 reached TWD 15.46 billion from TWD 12.45 billion in the previous year, indicating strong market demand and operational efficiency. The company seems to have improved profitability, as evidenced by a jump in net income to TWD 1.14 billion over nine months ending September compared to TWD 462 million previously. Despite a high net debt-to-equity ratio of 52.9%, interest payments are well covered at a multiple of 4.5 times EBIT, reflecting financial stability amidst expansion efforts.

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

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