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Exploring CSSC Hong Kong Shipping And 2 Other Promising Small Caps In Asia

SHSE:688025
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As the global markets experience a mix of economic signals, with small-cap stocks in the U.S. showing resilience and leading gains, Asian markets are navigating through their own unique challenges and opportunities. Amidst these dynamics, investors often seek out smaller companies that demonstrate robust fundamentals and potential for growth, making them compelling candidates for further exploration in the diverse landscape of Asia's market.

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Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Asia

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Advancetek EnterpriseLtd43.92%38.91%59.75%★★★★★★
Shandong Sinoglory Health Food1.80%2.21%5.77%★★★★★★
Xiangyang Changyuandonggu Industry35.39%2.07%-13.74%★★★★★★
Tohoku SteelNA5.34%-2.26%★★★★★★
Shenzhen Chengtian Weiye TechnologyNA0.96%-23.07%★★★★★★
Taiyo KagakuLtd0.69%5.32%-0.36%★★★★★☆
Chongqing Machinery & Electric25.60%7.97%18.73%★★★★★☆
DorightLtd5.31%15.47%9.44%★★★★★☆
Sinomag Technology68.80%16.08%3.66%★★★★☆☆
Zhejiang Risun Intelligent TechnologyLtd27.20%20.30%-23.01%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 2614 stocks from our Asian Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping (SEHK:3877)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited functions as a shipyard-affiliated leasing company with operations across the People’s Republic of China, Asia, the United States, and Europe, and has a market capitalization of approximately HK$12.76 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams include operating lease services at HK$2.24 billion and finance lease services at HK$1.22 billion, supplemented by loan borrowings and shipbroking services. Operating leases contribute significantly to the overall revenue structure.

CSSC Shipping, a relatively smaller player in the shipping industry, has shown promising growth with earnings rising 10.7% last year, outpacing the broader Diversified Financial sector's 1.2%. The company's debt to equity ratio improved from 220% to 195.2% over five years, yet it still carries a high net debt to equity ratio of 176.8%. Trading at an attractive value—18.2% below estimated fair value—it also reported net income of HK$2.11 billion for 2024 compared to HK$1.90 billion previously, reflecting strong financial performance and potential for future growth despite its high leverage position.

SEHK:3877 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2025
SEHK:3877 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2025

Shenzhen JPT Opto-Electronics (SHSE:688025)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Shenzhen JPT Opto-Electronics Co., Ltd. focuses on the R&D, production, sale, and technical services of laser and optical devices with a market cap of CN¥5.53 billion.

Operations: JPT Opto-Electronics generates revenue primarily from its Computer Communications and Other Electronic Equipment segment, amounting to CN¥1.54 billion.

Shenzhen JPT Opto-Electronics, a dynamic player in the electronics sector, has been making waves with its impressive earnings growth of 37.7% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 2.7%. The company reported Q1 2025 revenue at CNY 342.86 million, up from CNY 255.73 million a year prior, while net income rose to CNY 36.05 million from CNY 26.29 million. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.9x below the industry norm and a robust debt-to-equity reduction from 8.3% to just under one over five years, it presents an intriguing investment case amidst market volatility.

SHSE:688025 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2025
SHSE:688025 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2025

Anhui Huilong Agricultural Means of ProductionLtd (SZSE:002556)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Anhui Huilong Agricultural Means of Production Co., Ltd. operates in the agricultural sector, focusing on the distribution and sale of agricultural materials, with a market cap of CN¥6.24 billion.

Operations: Anhui Huilong generates its revenue primarily through the distribution and sale of agricultural materials. The company's net profit margin reflects its efficiency in managing costs relative to its revenue, offering insight into profitability trends.

Anhui Huilong, a relatively small player in its sector, has shown a mixed financial picture recently. Earnings surged by 372% over the past year, outpacing the industry's growth. However, this was partly due to a one-off gain of ¥55.7M impacting recent results. The company reported first-quarter sales of ¥3.66 billion compared to last year's ¥3.80 billion and net income at ¥81.86 million versus ¥110.5 million previously, reflecting some challenges in maintaining consistent revenue streams amid declining earnings over five years by 16% annually. Despite these fluctuations, it remains free cash flow positive with interest payments well covered at 14 times EBIT.

SZSE:002556 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2025
SZSE:002556 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2025

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About SHSE:688025

Shenzhen JPT Opto-Electronics

Engages in the research and development, production, sale, and technical services of laser, intelligent equipment, and optical devices.

Flawless balance sheet with solid track record.

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