Three Undiscovered Gems To Enhance Your Investment Portfolio

As global markets react to the recent U.S. election results, small-cap stocks have shown notable movement, with the Russell 2000 Index leading gains despite remaining slightly below its record high. Amidst these dynamic market conditions, identifying promising small-cap stocks can offer investors opportunities to diversify and potentially enhance their portfolios, especially when focusing on companies poised for growth in a shifting economic landscape.

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%	★★★★★★
Omega Flex	NA	0.39%	2.57%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Moury Construct	2.93%	10.28%	30.93%	★★★★★☆
Kappa Create	83.86%	0.22%	14.37%	★★★★★☆
Wema Bank	53.09%	32.38%	56.06%	★★★★☆☆
Loadstar Capital K.K	259.53%	16.85%	21.57%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆

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

Inkeverse Group (SEHK:3700)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Inkeverse Group Limited is an investment holding company that operates mobile live streaming platforms in the People’s Republic of China, with a market capitalization of HK$2.21 billion.

Operations: Inkeverse Group generates revenue primarily through its live streaming business, which reported CN¥7.25 billion in revenue. The company's financial performance is influenced by its ability to manage costs associated with operating these platforms.

Inkeverse Group, a relatively smaller player in the market, showcases impressive earnings growth of 136.1% over the past year, outpacing the Interactive Media and Services industry which saw a 22.8% drop. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.7x compared to Hong Kong's market average of 10x, it seems undervalued. Despite reporting sales of CNY 3.53 billion for the first half of 2024, net income fell to CNY 120.6 million from CNY 190.35 million last year—pointing to potential operational challenges or increased expenses impacting profitability despite positive free cash flow and debt-free status enhancing financial stability.

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Beijing Lier High-temperature MaterialsLtd (SZSE:002392)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Beijing Lier High-temperature Materials Co., Ltd. specializes in the production of high-temperature resistant materials and has a market cap of CN¥4.74 billion.

Operations: Beijing Lier generates revenue primarily from the sale of high-temperature resistant materials. The company has a market capitalization of CN¥4.74 billion, reflecting its financial standing in the industry.

Beijing Lier High-temperature Materials is making waves with its robust financial performance, reporting a net income of CNY 309.81 million for the nine months ended September 2024, up from CNY 300.64 million a year prior. This company has seen earnings growth of 51.5% over the past year, outpacing the broader Metals and Mining industry which shrank by -3%. With a price-to-earnings ratio of just 12.8x compared to the CN market's average of 36.3x, it trades at an attractive valuation. Additionally, recent buybacks totaling CNY 13.46 million underscore management's confidence in its trajectory.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Beijing Lier High-temperature MaterialsLtd.

• Gain insights into Beijing Lier High-temperature MaterialsLtd's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Kiyo Bank (TSE:8370)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Kiyo Bank, Ltd. is a Japanese financial institution offering a range of banking products and services to individuals, corporates, and businesses, with a market cap of ¥120.46 billion.

Operations: Kiyo Bank generates revenue primarily from its banking segment, which accounts for ¥72.39 billion. The company's market cap is approximately ¥120.46 billion.

With total assets of ¥5,925.8 billion and equity at ¥232.3 billion, Kiyo Bank stands out with its robust financial footing. The bank's reliance on low-risk funding sources is evident with 84% of liabilities covered by customer deposits, minimizing external borrowing risks. Despite a modest net interest margin of 0.9%, earnings have surged by an impressive 619% over the past year, outperforming the industry average significantly. However, it grapples with an insufficient allowance for bad loans at 1.6% of total loans but has completed a notable share repurchase program worth ¥2,999 million covering 2.54% shares recently.

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• Evaluate Kiyo Bank's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

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