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Jiangxi Salt Industry Group And 2 Hidden Small Caps To Enhance Your Portfolio

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As Chinese stocks navigate a complex economic landscape marked by mixed inflation signals and uneven growth, investors are increasingly on the lookout for hidden opportunities within the small-cap sector. In this article, we explore Jiangxi Salt Industry Group and two other lesser-known small-cap stocks that could enhance your portfolio, particularly in a market where identifying resilient companies is crucial.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In China

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Pan Asian Microvent Tech (Jiangsu)15.79%12.88%6.43%★★★★★★
Center International GroupLtd35.04%4.82%-39.58%★★★★★★
Founder Technology GroupLtd7.56%-8.80%15.53%★★★★★★
Jiangsu Eazytec24.12%15.75%4.26%★★★★★☆
Xinjiang Torch Gas4.71%16.54%9.37%★★★★★☆
BGT Group6.98%1.62%-21.98%★★★★★☆
Sublime China Information0.60%6.24%1.49%★★★★★☆
Guangdong Kingstrong Technology0.24%20.62%48.81%★★★★★☆
Haimo Technologies Group48.58%0.60%12.57%★★★★☆☆
Chongqing Gas Group23.23%9.54%1.00%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 1000 stocks from our Chinese Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Jiangxi Salt Industry Group (SHSE:601065)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Jiangxi Salt Industry Group Co., Ltd focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of salt products in China and has a market cap of CN¥5.61 billion.

Operations: Jiangxi Salt Industry Group generates revenue primarily from the sale of salt products in China. The company's market cap stands at CN¥5.61 billion.

Jiangxi Salt Industry Group has shown promising financial health, with earnings growing by 3.5% over the past year, outperforming the Chemicals industry average of -14.6%. The company's debt to equity ratio improved significantly from 70.8% to 2.4% in five years, indicating better financial management. Additionally, it's trading at 78.8% below its estimated fair value and boasts high-quality earnings, making it an intriguing prospect for investors seeking undervalued opportunities in China’s market.

SHSE:601065 Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
SHSE:601065 Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

Ping An Guangzhou Comm Invest Guanghe Expressway (SZSE:180201)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Ping An Guangzhou Comm Invest Guanghe Expressway Close-end Infrastructure Fund operates as an infrastructure fund with a market cap of CN¥6.85 billion.

Operations: Ping An Guangzhou Comm Invest Guanghe Expressway generates revenue primarily from its transportation infrastructure segment, totaling CN¥798.91 million.

Ping An Guangzhou Comm Invest Guanghe Expressway has shown remarkable earnings growth of 149.6% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Specialized REITs industry at 12.5%. Trading at 51.6% below its estimated fair value, it presents a compelling investment case. The company's interest payments are well covered by EBIT with an 8.6x coverage ratio, and it maintains a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 10.1%. Additionally, its recent dividend payout of CNY0.2158 per share underscores solid financial health and shareholder returns.

SZSE:180201 Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
SZSE:180201 Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

Shenzhen Jdd Tech New Material (SZSE:301538)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Shenzhen Jdd Tech New Material Co., Ltd specializes in the research, design, development, production, and sale of modified polymer protective materials in China and has a market cap of CN¥4.76 billion.

Operations: Shenzhen Jdd Tech New Material Co., Ltd generates revenue primarily from the sale of modified polymer protective materials. The company's market cap stands at CN¥4.76 billion.

Shenzhen Jdd Tech New Material has shown robust performance with earnings growing by 35.9% in the past year, outpacing the Chemicals industry’s -14.8%. The company repurchased shares recently, signaling confidence in its future prospects. Additionally, it approved a cash dividend of CNY 7 per 10 shares for 2023. Despite a volatile share price over the last three months, its debt to equity ratio rose from 1.1 to 3.2 over five years while maintaining more cash than total debt.

SZSE:301538 Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
SZSE:301538 Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

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