Discovering Undiscovered Gems Three Small Caps with Solid Foundations

As global markets continue to reach new heights, with U.S. small-cap indices like the Russell 2000 achieving record levels, investors are increasingly looking towards smaller companies that may offer strong potential amidst broader economic shifts. In this environment, identifying small-cap stocks with solid foundations—those exhibiting robust financial health and strategic positioning—can be particularly rewarding for those seeking undiscovered gems in a dynamic market landscape.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Mendelson Infrastructures & Industries	32.64%	6.72%	15.39%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing	0.31%	2.12%	6.94%	★★★★★★
Canal Shipping Agencies	NA	8.92%	22.01%	★★★★★★
Rimoni Industries	NA	4.80%	4.03%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Toho Bank	74.70%	1.80%	25.54%	★★★★☆☆

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Hangzhou Jiuyuan Gene Engineering (SEHK:2566)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hangzhou Jiuyuan Gene Engineering Co., Ltd. is a biotechnology company focused on the development and production of genetic engineering products, with a market cap of approximately HK$2 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its pharmaceuticals segment, amounting to CN¥1326.35 million.

Hangzhou Jiuyuan Gene Engineering recently completed an IPO, raising HKD 563.85 million, with shares priced at HKD 12.42 each. This company is trading at a significant discount of 82.6% below its estimated fair value, presenting a potential opportunity for investors seeking undervalued stocks in the biotech sector. Over the past year, earnings surged by 43.7%, outpacing the broader pharmaceuticals industry growth of 9.4%. The firm’s net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 8.8%, and its interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at a multiple of 18.7 times, indicating strong financial health despite high illiquidity in shares.

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• Explore historical data to track Hangzhou Jiuyuan Gene Engineering's performance over time in our Past section.

Yabao Pharmaceutical Group (SHSE:600351)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Yabao Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd engages in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of Chinese and Western medicines as well as pharmaceutical packaging materials both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥4.72 billion.

Operations: Yabao Pharmaceutical Group generates revenue primarily from the sale of Chinese and Western medicines, alongside pharmaceutical packaging materials. The company's financial performance is influenced by its cost structure, which includes expenses related to research, development, and manufacturing processes.

Yabao Pharma, a smaller player in the pharmaceutical sector, has shown resilience with earnings growing by 4.3% over the past year, outpacing the industry's -2.5%. Its debt-to-equity ratio impressively dropped from 40.9% to 3.1% over five years, indicating strong financial management. Despite a large one-off loss of CN¥75M impacting recent results, Yabao remains profitable with sales reaching CN¥2.12 billion for nine months ending September 2024 and net income rising to CN¥234.93 million from CN¥213.82 million last year, reflecting solid operational performance amidst challenging market conditions without any share repurchases recently completed.

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Fujian Yuanxiang New MaterialsLtd (SZSE:301300)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Fujian Yuanxiang New Materials Co., Ltd is involved in the research, development, production, and sale of silica both in China and internationally, with a market capitalization of CN¥2.15 billion.

Operations: Yuanxiang New Materials generates revenue primarily from the sale of chemical products, amounting to CN¥458.56 million.

Fujian Yuanxiang New Materials, a smaller player in the chemicals sector, has shown resilience with a 4.4% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing the industry's -5%. Despite a 7.4% annual earnings decrease over five years, its debt-to-equity ratio impressively dropped from 41.4% to 2.5%, indicating improved financial health. Recent dividends of CNY 3 per ten shares highlight shareholder returns, while leadership changes bring fresh perspectives with Liang Liping and Dong Xuezhi as new independent directors. With high-quality earnings and more cash than debt, Fujian Yuanxiang seems poised for steady performance amidst industry challenges.

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• Gain insights into Fujian Yuanxiang New MaterialsLtd's past trends and performance with our Past report.

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