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Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals For November 2024

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As global markets navigate the uncertainties surrounding the incoming Trump administration's policies, small-cap stocks have experienced notable fluctuations, with indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 reflecting these shifts. Amidst this backdrop of economic and political developments, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial for uncovering potential opportunities in a volatile environment.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C.)NA-59.46%20.33%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Shree Digvijay Cement21.42%13.22%13.00%★★★★★☆
Interarch Building Products2.55%10.02%28.21%★★★★★☆
Chita Kogyo8.34%2.84%8.49%★★★★★☆
Procimmo Group157.49%0.65%4.94%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆

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We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Shanghai Smith Adhesive New MaterialLtd (SHSE:603683)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Shanghai Smith Adhesive New Material Co., Ltd specializes in the manufacture and sale of adhesive tapes and adhesives in China, with a market cap of CN¥2.37 billion.

Operations: Shanghai Smith Adhesive New Material Co., Ltd generates revenue primarily through the sale of adhesive tapes and adhesives. The company's financial performance is influenced by its cost structure, where fluctuations in raw material prices can impact profitability.

Shanghai Smith Adhesive New Material Ltd, a nimble player in the adhesive industry, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging 106% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 34.9%, reflecting prudent financial management despite an increase from 43.7% to 51.5% over five years. Recent results highlight robust sales of CNY1.36 billion for nine months ending September 2024, up from CNY1.10 billion previously, alongside net income rising to CNY66 million from CNY39 million last year, showcasing strong operational performance and potential for future value creation.

SHSE:603683 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SHSE:603683 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Guangdong AVCiT Technology Holding (SZSE:001229)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Guangdong AVCiT Technology Holding Co., Ltd. operates in the technology sector and has a market capitalization of CN¥2.68 billion.

Operations: Guangdong AVCiT Technology Holding generates revenue primarily from its technology-related operations. The company's financial performance is reflected in its market capitalization of CN¥2.68 billion.

Guangdong AVCiT Technology Holding, a smaller player in the tech scene, shows mixed financials with a Price-To-Earnings ratio of 37.2x, favorably below the industry average of 65.3x. Despite reporting high-quality earnings and remaining debt-free, its recent performance reveals challenges; sales for the nine months ended September 2024 were CNY 117.4 million compared to CNY 139.74 million last year, and net income stood at CNY 52.13 million against CNY 60.15 million previously. The company is free cash flow positive but experienced negative earnings growth of -9%, contrasting with an industry decline of -3%.

SZSE:001229 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SZSE:001229 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Union Bank of Taiwan (TWSE:2838)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Union Bank of Taiwan offers a range of banking products and services and has a market capitalization of NT$65.03 billion.

Operations: Union Bank of Taiwan generates revenue through its diverse banking products and services. The bank's net profit margin is a key financial metric to consider when evaluating its profitability.

Union Bank of Taiwan, a relatively small player in the financial sector, has demonstrated notable earnings growth of 14.2% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 1.5%. With total assets standing at NT$981 billion and equity at NT$77.4 billion, it holds a robust position in terms of asset management. The bank's allowance for bad loans is more than adequate at 389%, ensuring strong risk management practices. Furthermore, its liabilities are predominantly low-risk with customer deposits making up 88%, which is less risky compared to external borrowing sources. Despite these strengths, shareholders experienced dilution recently.

TWSE:2838 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
TWSE:2838 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

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