Uncovering Three Undiscovered Gems with Strong Financial Foundations

As global markets continue to navigate a complex landscape marked by record highs in major indices like the Russell 2000 and geopolitical developments, investors are increasingly turning their attention to small-cap stocks that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong financial foundations becomes crucial, as they offer stability and the possibility of capitalizing on market opportunities.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Mendelson Infrastructures & Industries	32.64%	6.72%	15.39%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing	0.31%	2.12%	6.94%	★★★★★★
Canal Shipping Agencies	NA	8.92%	22.01%	★★★★★★
Rimoni Industries	NA	4.80%	4.03%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Toho Bank	74.70%	1.80%	25.54%	★★★★☆☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Time Publishing and Media (SHSE:600551)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Time Publishing and Media Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that specializes in publishing books and periodicals, with a market capitalization of CN¥6.03 billion.

Operations: Time Publishing and Media generates revenue primarily from publishing books and periodicals. The company reported a market capitalization of CN¥6.03 billion.

Time Publishing and Media, a relatively small player in its industry, showcases impressive earnings growth of 46.7% over the past year, outpacing the media sector's downturn of 10.2%. Despite a net income of CN¥261.47 million for the first nine months ending September 2024—slightly down from CN¥262.26 million last year—the company reported significant one-off gains amounting to CN¥98.5 million, which likely skewed its financial results positively. Trading at 75% below estimated fair value presents potential upside for investors seeking undervalued opportunities in publishing and media sectors amidst evolving market dynamics.

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Zhang Jia Gang Freetrade Science&Technology GroupLtd (SHSE:600794)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Zhang Jia Gang Freetrade Science & Technology Group Co., Ltd. operates in the port terminal business in China through its subsidiaries and has a market capitalization of CN¥4.60 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its port terminal operations in China. It has a market capitalization of CN¥4.60 billion.

Zhang Jia Gang Freetrade Science & Technology Group, a company with a modest market capitalization, is trading at 93% below its estimated fair value. Over the past year, earnings grew by 2.3%, outpacing the Trade Distributors industry's -16.9%. The firm has successfully reduced its debt to equity ratio from 19.3% to 7.4% over five years and boasts high-quality earnings alongside positive free cash flow. Despite sales dropping to CNY 714 million for nine months ending September 2024 from CNY 1,200 million previously, net income showed resilience at CNY 184 million compared to last year's CNY 199 million.

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• Gain insights into Zhang Jia Gang Freetrade Science&Technology GroupLtd's past trends and performance with our Past report.

Jiangsu Yinhe ElectronicsLtd (SZSE:002519)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Jiangsu Yinhe Electronics Co., Ltd. operates in the new energy electric vehicle components, defense and military special equipment, and digital TV intelligent terminal equipment sectors both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥6.69 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its involvement in the new energy electric vehicle components, defense and military special equipment, and digital TV intelligent terminal equipment sectors. It has a market capitalization of CN¥6.69 billion.

Jiangsu Yinhe Electronics, a smaller player in the electronics sector, has shown promising signs with earnings growth of 10.7% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 1.8%. The company is debt-free now, contrasting its debt to equity ratio of 15.2% five years ago. Its price-to-earnings ratio stands at 34.5x, which is competitive against the broader CN market's 36.3x. Despite sales dipping to CNY 813 million from CNY 842 million last year, net income rose to CNY 141.95 million from CNY 126.82 million, reflecting strong operational efficiency and high-quality earnings potential moving forward.

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