Undiscovered Gems And 2 Other Small Cap Finds With Promising Potential

As global markets navigate the complexities of rising U.S. Treasury yields and tepid economic growth, small-cap stocks have faced particular challenges, with indices like the S&P 600 showing signs of strain. Despite these headwinds, the search for undiscovered gems in the small-cap sector remains compelling as investors look for companies with robust fundamentals and growth potential that can weather current market conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
United Wire Factories	NA	4.86%	0.19%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Xin Point Holdings	1.77%	10.88%	22.83%	★★★★★☆
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya	40.67%	10.19%	19.02%	★★★★☆☆
Chongqing Machinery & Electric	27.77%	8.82%	11.12%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
Practic	NA	3.63%	6.85%	★★★★☆☆

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Zhongmin Energy (SHSE:600163)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Zhongmin Energy Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and construction of power generation projects in China, with a market cap of CN¥10.60 billion.

Operations: Zhongmin Energy derives its revenue primarily from electricity, amounting to CN¥1.72 billion. The company's financial performance is characterized by a focus on this single revenue stream, with gross profit margin trends being a key area of interest for analysis.

Zhongmin Energy, a notable player in the renewable energy sector, has shown steady financial health with a net debt to equity ratio of 32%, which is satisfactory. Over the past five years, it reduced its debt to equity from 103% to 52.8%, indicating prudent financial management. The company reported net income of CNY 342 million for the first half of 2024, up from CNY 326 million last year, reflecting earnings growth despite revenue slipping slightly to CNY 818 million. Trading at around 31% below estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation and opportunity for investors seeking growth in renewable energy stocks.

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Anhui Jiangnan Chemical IndustryLtd (SZSE:002226)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Anhui Jiangnan Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. operates in the chemical industry with a market capitalization of CN¥12.90 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its chemical products, with a market capitalization of CN¥12.90 billion. It focuses on optimizing its cost structure to enhance profitability. The net profit margin has shown variability over recent periods, reflecting the impact of fluctuating costs and market conditions on overall profitability.

Anhui Jiangnan Chemical Industry, a lesser-known player in the chemicals sector, has demonstrated robust financial health with a net debt to equity ratio at 22.2%, indicating satisfactory leverage management. The company reported earnings growth of 159.7% over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry average of -4.7%. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 17x, it offers good value compared to its peers in China where the market average is 34.1x. Recent earnings for nine months ended September 2024 showed sales reaching CNY 6.70 billion and net income increasing to CNY 749.73 million from CNY 700 million previously, reflecting steady performance amidst challenging industry conditions.

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Doushen (Beijing) Education & Technology (SZSE:300010)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Doushen (Beijing) Education & Technology operates in the education and technology sector, with a market capitalization of CN¥11.47 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its education and technology services. It incurs costs related to service delivery and technological development, impacting its profitability metrics. The gross profit margin has shown variability across reporting periods.

Doushen Education & Technology has navigated a challenging year, transitioning from a net loss of CN¥100.96 million to a net income of CN¥110.87 million for the nine months ending September 2024. 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