Undiscovered Gems in Global Stocks for December 2025

As global markets navigate the complexities of interest rate adjustments and economic indicators, small-cap stocks like those in the Russell 2000 Index have shown resilience, benefiting from recent Federal Reserve rate cuts. Amidst this dynamic backdrop, identifying undiscovered gems requires a keen eye for companies that demonstrate robust fundamentals and adaptability to shifting market conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals Globally

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Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Shanghai New World (SHSE:600628)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Shanghai New World Co., Ltd. operates department stores in China and has a market capitalization of CN¥5.23 billion.

Operations: Shanghai New World Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily through its department store operations in China. The company's financial performance is reflected in its market capitalization of CN¥5.23 billion, indicating its scale within the retail sector.

Shanghai New World, a smaller player in the pharmaceuticals sector, presents an intriguing profile with its recent inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index. The company boasts more cash than its total debt, reducing its debt to equity ratio from 20.8% to 12.5% over five years. Earnings surged by 51.9% last year, outpacing industry growth of 3.8%, though this was partly due to a CN¥18 million one-off gain impacting financials up to September 2025. Despite a slight dip in revenue and net income compared to last year, it remains free cash flow positive and covers interest payments comfortably.

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Yong Jie New MaterialLtd (SHSE:603271)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Yong Jie New Material Co., Ltd. is involved in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of aluminum alloy products globally, with a market cap of CN¥7.94 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of aluminum alloy products. It focuses on optimizing its cost structure to enhance profitability, with particular attention to production and material costs. The net profit margin has shown variability, reflecting changes in operational efficiency and market conditions.

Yong Jie New Material has been making waves with its robust earnings growth of 31.3% over the past year, outpacing the Metals and Mining industry's 8.4%. The company's price-to-earnings ratio sits at a comfortable 20.2x, significantly lower than the CN market's average of 42.4x, indicating potential value for investors. Recent results show sales climbing to CNY 7 billion from CNY 5.85 billion last year, while net income rose to CNY 308 million from CNY 236 million previously. With high-quality earnings and interest payments well-covered by EBIT (198x), Yong Jie appears financially sound amidst industry challenges.

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• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Yong Jie New MaterialLtd's's past performance.

Zhejiang Bofay Electric (SZSE:001255)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Zhejiang Bofay Electric Co., Ltd. focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of polymer composite materials both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥3.19 billion.

Operations: Bofay Electric generates revenue primarily from the sale of polymer composite materials. The company operates with a market cap of CN¥3.19 billion.

Zhejiang Bofay Electric, a smaller player in the market, showed impressive earnings growth of 642% over the past year, outpacing its industry. However, over five years, earnings have decreased by 48% annually. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 32%, though it has risen from 31.8% to 39.3%. Despite being profitable and having well-covered interest payments with an EBIT coverage of 3.3x, free cash flow remains negative. Recent financials reveal sales increased to CNY 332.51 million for nine months ending September but net income dropped to CNY 7.2 million compared to last year’s CNY 12.4 million.

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• Gain insights into Zhejiang Bofay Electric's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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