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Undiscovered Gems Featuring Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture TimesLtd And 2 Promising Small Caps

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As global markets navigate a landscape of fluctuating consumer confidence and mixed economic indicators, small-cap stocks like those in the S&P 600 have shown resilience amid broader market movements. In this context, identifying promising small-cap companies requires a focus on innovative potential and adaptability to changing economic conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Intelligent WaveNA7.39%15.42%★★★★★★
Jih Lin Technology56.44%4.23%3.89%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Wealth First Portfolio Managers4.08%-43.42%42.63%★★★★★☆
AMCILNA5.16%5.31%★★★★★☆
Abans Holdings94.08%16.32%18.24%★★★★★☆
Silvery Dragon Prestressed MaterialsLTD Tianjin31.26%0.80%0.71%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
Chongqing Gas Group17.09%9.78%0.53%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4629 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture TimesLtd (SZSE:000048)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture Times Co., Ltd operates in the real estate and breeding sectors in China with a market cap of CN¥9.25 billion.

Operations: Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture Times Co., Ltd generates revenue primarily from its real estate and breeding operations in China. The company has a market cap of CN¥9.25 billion, reflecting its significant presence in these sectors.

Shenzhen Kingkey Smart Agriculture Times Ltd, a smaller player in its sector, has been navigating financial challenges with a notable decrease in revenue to CNY 4.60 billion from CNY 9.93 billion over nine months. Its net income also fell to CNY 601.8 million compared to the previous year's CNY 1.26 billion, reflecting tighter margins and market conditions. Despite these hurdles, the company repurchased approximately 11 million shares for CNY 153 million as part of a strategic buyback plan initiated in June 2024, indicating confidence in its long-term value proposition amidst fluctuating earnings per share figures of around CNY 1.15 from continuing operations this year compared to last year's higher numbers.

SZSE:000048 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
SZSE:000048 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Alpha Group (SZSE:002292)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Alpha Group operates as an animation and entertainment company in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥14.03 billion.

Operations: Alpha Group's primary revenue stream comes from its Games & Toys segment, generating CN¥2.73 billion. The company's financial performance is highlighted by its net profit margin, which reflects the efficiency of its operations and profitability.

Alpha Group, a nimble player in its sector, has seen its net debt to equity ratio improve from 33.9% to a satisfactory 18.2% over five years, suggesting prudent financial management. The company's interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 8.7 times, showcasing robust earnings quality and fiscal health. However, recent financials show sales slightly dipped to CNY 2 billion from CNY 2.02 billion last year with net income at CNY 71 million compared to CNY 81 million previously; basic earnings per share also saw a decrease from CNY 0.0551 to CNY 0.0482, reflecting challenges in maintaining growth momentum amidst market volatility.

SZSE:002292 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024
SZSE:002292 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024

Jiangsu Rijiu Optoelectronics (SZSE:003015)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Jiangsu Rijiu Optoelectronics Jointstock Co., Ltd. operates in the optoelectronics industry, focusing on touch display materials, with a market cap of CN¥3.65 billion.

Operations: Rijiu Optoelectronics generates revenue primarily from its touch display materials segment, amounting to CN¥559.18 million.

Jiangsu Rijiu Optoelectronics stands out with impressive earnings growth of 330% over the past year, significantly outperforming the Electronic industry's 1.9%. The company's debt to equity ratio has impressively reduced from 37.2% to just 5.9% in five years, reflecting strong financial management. Recent reports for the nine months ending September 2024 show sales at CN¥443 million, up from CN¥355 million last year, while net income surged to CN¥56 million from CN¥3.64 million previously. Despite a large one-off gain of CN¥8.7M affecting recent results, Jiangsu Rijiu's profitability and positive free cash flow indicate robust operational health.

SZSE:003015 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
SZSE:003015 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

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