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Uncovering 3 Undiscovered Gems On None Exchange

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As global markets experience a rebound, driven by cooling U.S. inflation and robust bank earnings, small-cap stocks have shown notable resilience with the S&P MidCap 400 Index gaining 3.81% over the week. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks requires a keen eye for companies that can capitalize on emerging economic trends and demonstrate strong growth potential despite broader market fluctuations.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Sun14.28%5.73%64.26%★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares10.20%-0.28%6.97%★★★★★★
Wilson Bank HoldingNA7.87%8.22%★★★★★★
ManpowerGroup Greater ChinaNA14.56%1.58%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Sure Global TechNA10.25%20.35%★★★★★★
All E TechnologiesNA27.05%31.58%★★★★★★
Etihad Atheeb TelecommunicationNA30.82%63.88%★★★★★★
Yulie Sekuritas IndonesiaNA18.62%9.58%★★★★★★
Keir International23.18%49.21%-17.98%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 4662 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

HitGen (SHSE:688222)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: HitGen Inc. operates as a drug discovery research platform focusing on small molecules and nucleic acid drugs, with a market cap of CN¥4.84 billion.

Operations: HitGen generates revenue primarily through its drug discovery research services, focusing on small molecules and nucleic acid drugs. The company's financial performance is highlighted by a net profit margin trend worth noting.

HitGen is carving out a promising niche with its robust earnings growth, outpacing the Life Sciences industry by 58.7% in the past year. The company's financial health seems solid, boasting more cash than total debt and maintaining profitability without concerns about cash runway. Recent reports highlight a revenue increase to CNY 298 million and net income rising to CNY 30 million for the first nine months of 2024, indicating positive momentum. With earnings per share climbing from CNY 0.05 to CNY 0.08, HitGen's trajectory appears aligned with forecasts of continued annual growth at around 20%.

SHSE:688222 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025
SHSE:688222 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

Jiangxi Everbright Measurement And Control TechnologyLtd (SZSE:300906)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Jiangxi Everbright Measurement And Control Technology Co., Ltd. operates in the field of measurement and control technology, with a market capitalization of CN¥2.04 billion.

Operations: Jiangxi Everbright generates revenue primarily through its measurement and control technology solutions. The company's net profit margin shows variability, reflecting changes in operational efficiency and cost management over time.

Jiangxi Everbright Measurement and Control Technology, a nimble player in the electronics sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 116% over the past year, outpacing its industry benchmark of 2%. The company is trading at a notable discount of 31.9% below its estimated fair value. Over five years, earnings have slightly decreased by 0.3% annually; however, it boasts high-quality past earnings and remains debt-free since reducing its debt-to-equity ratio from 1.9%. Recent results highlight sales reaching CNY 90.77 million with net income climbing to CNY 43.67 million compared to last year's figures.

SZSE:300906 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025
SZSE:300906 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

Daiichikosho (TSE:7458)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Daiichikosho Co., Ltd. specializes in the sale and rental of commercial karaoke systems in Japan, with a market capitalization of ¥184.28 billion.

Operations: Daiichikosho generates revenue primarily from its Commercial Karaoke and Karaoke and Restaurant Business segments, contributing ¥61.39 billion and ¥65.87 billion, respectively. The Music Soft segment adds an additional ¥6.34 billion to the overall revenue stream.

Daiichikosho, a player in the entertainment sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 75.1% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. The company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 12x, which is favorable compared to Japan's market average of 13.4x. Despite an increase in debt to equity from 10.7% to 48% over five years, interest payments are comfortably covered by EBIT at a whopping 396 times coverage. Recently, Daiichikosho repurchased shares worth ¥3.99 billion and announced plans for a new karaoke system launch in April 2025, signaling ongoing strategic initiatives and product innovation efforts.

TSE:7458 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025
TSE:7458 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

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