Undiscovered Gems These 3 Small Caps Offer Potential For Growth

In recent weeks, global markets have shown mixed performances, with major U.S. indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching record highs while the Russell 2000 Index, a key barometer for small-cap stocks, experienced a decline after previous outperformance. Amid these fluctuations and economic indicators such as job growth rebounding in November and ongoing discussions about interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, investors may find opportunities in small-cap stocks that have strong fundamentals and potential for growth despite broader market volatility.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
SHL Consolidated Bhd	NA	16.14%	19.01%	★★★★★★
Zona Franca de Iquique	NA	7.94%	12.83%	★★★★★★
PSC	17.90%	2.07%	13.38%	★★★★★★
Société Multinationale de Bitumes Société Anonyme	54.45%	24.68%	23.10%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Standard Bank	0.13%	27.78%	30.36%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Castellana Properties Socimi	53.49%	6.65%	21.96%	★★★★☆☆
Bhakti Multi Artha	45.21%	32.37%	-16.43%	★★★★☆☆

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Shandong Bailong Chuangyuan Bio-Tech (SHSE:605016)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Shandong Bailong Chuangyuan Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. operates in the biotechnology sector with a market capitalization of CN¥5.56 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its biotechnology operations. It has a market capitalization of CN¥5.56 billion, reflecting its position in the sector.

Shandong Bailong Chuangyuan Bio-Tech, a small yet promising player in the food industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 34.5% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. The company's debt to equity ratio has notably decreased from 9.5 to 4.3 over five years, indicating improved financial health. With recent sales reaching CNY 820 million for nine months ending September 2024 compared to CNY 654 million the previous year, it seems poised for continued expansion. Trading at a value significantly below its estimated fair value enhances its appeal among investors seeking undervalued opportunities with strong growth potential.

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Qingdao Foods (SZSE:001219)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Qingdao Foods Co., Ltd. is involved in the production and sale of biscuits and other baked goods in China, with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥3.11 billion.

Operations: Qingdao Foods generates revenue primarily from its Calcium Milk Biscuits, Casual Biscuits, and Peanut Butter products, totaling approximately CN¥508 million.

Qingdao Foods, a nimble player in the food industry, showcases robust financial health with no debt for the past five years and high-quality earnings. The company's earnings grew by 6.9% over the past year, outpacing the food industry's -5.8%. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 31.8x is attractive compared to the CN market average of 37.3x. Recent results highlight a solid performance with sales reaching CNY 395 million for nine months ending September 2024, up from CNY 377 million a year prior, and net income climbing to CNY 86.6 million from CNY 74.87 million last year, indicating steady growth momentum.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Qingdao Foods' performance by reading our health report here.

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Xiamen Kingdomway Group (SZSE:002626)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Xiamen Kingdomway Group Company is involved in the manufacturing and sale of nutrition and health products both in China and internationally, with a market capitalization of CN¥10.08 billion.

Operations: Xiamen Kingdomway Group generates revenue primarily from the sale of nutrition and health products. The company has shown a gross profit margin trend that varies over different periods, reflecting changes in production costs and pricing strategies.

Xiamen Kingdomway Group, a notable player in the pharmaceuticals sector, has demonstrated robust earnings growth of 66.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -2.5%. The company seems to manage its debt well with a debt-to-equity ratio reduced from 44.4% to 26.8% over five years and maintains more cash than total debt, indicating financial prudence. Despite this positive trajectory, recent reports show net income at CNY 220.74 million for nine months ending September 2024—lower than last year's CNY 243.5 million—suggesting some challenges in maintaining profitability amidst growing sales figures of CNY 2,342.75 million compared to CNY 2,320.7 million previously reported.

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