Unveiling None And 2 Other Hidden Small Cap Gems With Solid Foundations

In a week marked by geopolitical tensions and consumer spending concerns, major U.S. indices like the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 experienced declines, reflecting broader market sentiment that has been cautious amid economic uncertainties. Despite these challenges, small-cap stocks can present unique opportunities for investors seeking growth potential in companies with solid foundations and resilience to navigate turbulent times.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Quemchi	0.66%	82.67%	21.69%	★★★★★★
Zambia Sugar	1.04%	20.60%	44.34%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Parker Drilling	46.05%	0.86%	52.25%	★★★★★★
Minsud Resources	NA	nan	-29.01%	★★★★★★
Yulie Sekuritas Indonesia	NA	18.62%	9.58%	★★★★★★
Procimmo Group	157.49%	0.65%	4.94%	★★★★☆☆
Sociedad Matriz SAAM	38.79%	-0.59%	-19.23%	★★★★☆☆
Practic	NA	3.63%	6.85%	★★★★☆☆

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

Sonaecom SGPS (ENXTLS:SNC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Sonaecom SGPS operates globally in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors with a market capitalization of approximately €739.96 million.

Operations: Sonaecom SGPS generates revenue primarily from its media segment (€16.38 million) and technology segment (€3.02 million), with additional contributions from holding activities (€0.74 million).

Sonaecom SGPS, a smaller player in the telecom sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging by 150% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 3%. Despite sales and revenue dipping to €4.75 million and €13.68 million respectively for nine months ending September 2024 compared to the previous year, net income climbed significantly to €61.67 million from €33.63 million. The company benefits from being debt-free now versus a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7 five years ago, though its financial results were impacted by a one-off loss of €19.3 million recently.

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• Assess Sonaecom SGPS' past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

Hong Leong Asia (SGX:H22)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hong Leong Asia Ltd. is an investment holding company that manufactures and distributes powertrain solutions, building materials, and rigid packaging products across China, Singapore, Malaysia, and internationally with a market capitalization of approximately SGD763.04 million.

Operations: Hong Leong Asia generates significant revenue from powertrain solutions, contributing SGD3.57 billion, and building materials at SGD665.81 million. The company's financial performance is influenced by the gross profit margin trend over recent periods.

Hong Leong Asia, a smaller player in its industry, has shown impressive financial performance with earnings growth of 94.4% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Machinery industry's -6.3%. Trading at 46.2% below its estimated fair value, it presents an attractive proposition for those seeking undervalued opportunities. The company boasts high-quality earnings and maintains a debt-to-equity ratio that has slightly increased from 37.4% to 38.1% over five years, yet remains manageable as interest payments are well covered by EBIT at a multiple of 3.4x. Recent board changes include appointing Ng Chee Khern as an Independent Non-Executive Director to strengthen governance and sustainability efforts.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Hong Leong Asia's performance by reading our health report here.

• Learn about Hong Leong Asia's historical performance.

HeNan Splendor Science & Technology (SZSE:002296)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: HeNan Splendor Science & Technology Co., Ltd. operates in the technology sector, focusing on scientific and technological advancements, with a market cap of CN¥4.40 billion.

Operations: HeNan Splendor generates revenue primarily from its technological and scientific advancements. The company's cost structure includes expenses related to research, development, and production activities. It has a market cap of CN¥4.40 billion.

HeNan Splendor Science & Technology, a nimble player in the communications field, has shown impressive earnings growth of 65.2% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers who saw a -3% performance. The company stands debt-free today compared to five years ago when it had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.3%, reflecting prudent financial management. With high-quality earnings and free cash flow positivity, it seems well-positioned for future endeavors. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 23.4x is attractively below the CN market average of 38.1x, suggesting potential value for investors seeking opportunities in emerging markets like China.

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• Evaluate HeNan Splendor Science & Technology's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

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