Undiscovered Gems in Asia for March 2025

In the midst of global market turbulence characterized by trade policy uncertainties and fluctuating economic indicators, Asia's markets have shown resilience, with China's recent economic targets and stimulus measures providing a beacon of stability. As investors navigate these complex conditions, identifying stocks that demonstrate strong fundamentals and potential for growth becomes crucial in uncovering undiscovered gems within the region.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Asia

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Yuen Foong Yu Consumer Products	27.23%	0.46%	-3.46%	★★★★★★
Brillian Network & Automation Integrated System	8.39%	20.15%	19.93%	★★★★★★
Natural Food International Holding	NA	2.49%	20.35%	★★★★★★
Ad-Sol Nissin	NA	7.54%	9.63%	★★★★★★
Gallant Precision Machining	29.51%	-2.07%	4.51%	★★★★★★
First Copper Technology	17.03%	3.07%	19.66%	★★★★★★
Bonny Worldwide	37.80%	14.20%	37.87%	★★★★★★
NPR-Riken	13.68%	17.25%	53.40%	★★★★★☆
Ve Wong	11.84%	0.61%	3.56%	★★★★★☆
Billion Industrial Holdings	3.63%	18.00%	-11.38%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 2593 stocks from our Asian Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Johnson Electric Holdings (SEHK:179)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of motion systems globally, with a market capitalization of approximately HK$15.34 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the Auto Parts & Accessories segment, which accounts for $3.73 billion.

Johnson Electric, a player in the auto components sector, has seen its earnings grow by 7.5% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -19.9%. Despite this growth, sales for the nine months ending December 2024 were US$2.73 billion, down from US$2.87 billion in the previous year due to unfavorable exchange rates impacting results by US$11 million. The company is trading at a significant discount of 58.2% below estimated fair value and has reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 19.4% to 13.3% over five years, suggesting prudent financial management amidst challenging market conditions.

• Take a closer look at Johnson Electric Holdings' potential here in our health report.

• Gain insights into Johnson Electric Holdings' past trends and performance with our Past report.

Zhewen Interactive Group (SHSE:600986)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Zhewen Interactive Group Co., Ltd. offers intelligent marketing solutions in China with a market cap of approximately CN¥14.45 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue stream is its Internet Division, generating CN¥8.18 billion. The business focuses on intelligent marketing solutions within this segment.

Zhewen Interactive Group, a smaller player in the media sector, has seen its earnings surge by 233% over the past year, notably outpacing the industry average of -10%. This impressive growth seems partly influenced by a one-off gain of CN¥176M. Despite this boost, the company's debt to equity ratio increased from 12.5% to 23.1% over five years, though its net debt to equity remains satisfactory at 4.8%. While free cash flow is negative, interest coverage isn't an issue as profits comfortably cover payments. Earnings are projected to grow annually by around 21%, indicating potential for future expansion.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Zhewen Interactive Group's performance by reading our health report here.

• Evaluate Zhewen Interactive Group's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

Hengong Precision Equipment (SZSE:301261)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hengong Precision Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in the research, development, production, processing, and sales services of new fluid technology materials both in China and internationally with a market cap of CN¥7.29 billion.

Operations: Hengong Precision Equipment generates revenue primarily through the sales of new fluid technology materials. The company's cost structure includes expenses related to research and development, production, and processing activities. Gross profit margin trends provide insights into its operational efficiency over time.

Hengong Precision Equipment, a small player in the industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 32.3% over the past year, outpacing its sector's -0.2% performance. Despite a rise in its debt to equity ratio from 30.5% to 70.5% over five years, the net debt to equity remains satisfactory at 11.6%. The company is forecasted for annual earnings growth of 23.72%, though free cash flow is not positive currently due to significant capital expenditures like US$389 million recently recorded, which likely impacts financial flexibility and could be an area of concern moving forward.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Hengong Precision Equipment with our comprehensive health report here.

• Learn about Hengong Precision Equipment's historical performance.

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