Discovering Undiscovered Gems on None in December 2024

In December 2024, global markets are navigating a complex landscape characterized by rate cuts from the ECB and SNB, while U.S. indices show mixed performance with small-cap stocks underperforming against their large-cap counterparts. With inflation pressures persisting and expectations rising for a Federal Reserve rate cut, investors are keenly observing how these economic conditions might impact smaller companies. In such an environment, discovering stocks that exhibit resilience and potential for growth becomes essential. Identifying companies with strong fundamentals and innovative strategies can offer promising opportunities amidst broader market fluctuations.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Padma Oil	0.76%	4.42%	9.81%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Boursa Kuwait Securities Company K.P.S.C	NA	14.28%	2.26%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.)	NA	11.69%	30.36%	★★★★★☆
Steamships Trading	33.60%	4.17%	3.90%	★★★★★☆
Al-Enma'a Real Estate Company K.S.C.P	16.44%	-13.00%	21.11%	★★★★★☆
National Investments Company K.S.C.P	26.01%	3.66%	4.99%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Al-Ahleia Insurance CompanyK.P	8.09%	10.04%	16.85%	★★★★☆☆

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Donglai Coating Technology(Shanghai)Co.Ltd (SHSE:688129)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Donglai Coating Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and production of coating materials, with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥2.03 billion.

Operations: Donglai Coating Technology's primary revenue stream is from its coating segment, generating CN¥598.33 million. The company has a market capitalization of approximately CN¥2.03 billion.

Donglai Coating Technology has shown impressive earnings growth, with a 207.6% increase over the past year, outpacing the Chemicals industry's -4.7%. The company's net income for the nine months ended September 2024 was ¥65.04 million, up from ¥28.58 million a year prior, reflecting strong operational performance despite an 11% annual decline in earnings over five years. A satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 4.3% suggests prudent financial management, while a price-to-earnings ratio of 23x indicates potential value compared to the broader market's 36.3x average. One-off gains of ¥26.2 million have also influenced recent results significantly.

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Sporton International (TPEX:6146)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Sporton International Inc. is a company that specializes in product testing and certification services both in Taiwan and globally, with a market cap of NT$21.19 billion.

Operations: Sporton International generates revenue primarily from testing certification and verification services, contributing NT$4.15 billion, while the Parts Division adds NT$438.77 million. The company's net profit margin is a key financial indicator to consider when evaluating its profitability.

Sporton International, a smaller player in its field, showcases a mixed financial picture. Despite no debt over the past five years and maintaining high-quality earnings, recent performance indicates challenges. The company reported TWD 118.52 million in Q3 sales, up from TWD 89.1 million last year; however, revenue slipped to TWD 1,134.78 million from TWD 1,195.72 million previously. Net income also saw a drop to TWD 316.14 million compared to last year's TWD 401.63 million with basic earnings per share at TWD 3.1 down from TWD 3.94 last year indicating some hurdles ahead despite an attractive price-to-earnings ratio of 16x against the TW market's average of about 21x.

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TOKAI (TSE:9729)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: TOKAI Corp. operates in Japan, offering a range of healthy life services, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥80.49 billion.

Operations: TOKAI Corp. generates revenue primarily from Healthy Life Services, which contributes ¥73.99 billion, and Pharmaceutical Services, adding ¥54.70 billion. Environmental Services provide an additional ¥14.74 billion in revenue.

TOKAI, a smaller player in the market, has been making strides with an 11% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. The company is trading at a good value, sitting 46.6% below its estimated fair value. Recently, TOKAI announced an increase in dividends to JPY 29 per share for Q2 of fiscal year ending March 2025, up from JPY 25 last year. With a debt-to-equity ratio decreasing from 4.3 to 1.7 over five years and more cash than total debt, TOKAI seems well-positioned financially while maintaining high-quality earnings coverage for interest payments.

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