Spotlighting Undiscovered Global Gems with Strong Potential In July 2025

As global markets navigate the complexities of new U.S. tariffs and mixed economic signals, small-cap stocks are drawing attention for their potential resilience amid these challenges. In this environment, a good stock often exhibits strong fundamentals and adaptability to shifting market dynamics, making them compelling candidates for those seeking undiscovered opportunities with promising growth prospects.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals Globally

Click here to see the full list of 3162 stocks from our Global Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Antong Holdings (SHSE:600179)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Antong Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the container shipping and transport logistics sector within China and has a market capitalization of CN¥12.33 billion.

Operations: Antong Holdings generates revenue primarily from its container shipping and transport logistics services within China. The company's financial performance is influenced by its cost structure, which impacts its net profit margin.

Antong Holdings, a player in the shipping industry, has shown impressive growth with its earnings surging by 49.3% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 33.3%. The company's recent Q1 results highlight a significant jump in net income to CNY 241.45 million from CNY 51.2 million last year and sales climbing to CNY 2.04 billion from CNY 1.62 billion previously reported for the same period. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.9x below the CN market average of 40.4x, Antong appears undervalued while maintaining high-quality earnings and strong interest coverage capabilities.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Antong Holdings' health report.

• Evaluate Antong Holdings' historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

Ficont Industry (Beijing) (SHSE:605305)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Ficont Industry (Beijing) Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of wind energy, construction, and safety protection equipment both in China and internationally, with a market capitalization of CN¥6.54 billion.

Operations: Ficont's primary revenue stream is from construction machinery and equipment, generating CN¥1.37 billion. The company's market capitalization stands at CN¥6.54 billion.

Ficont Industry, a smaller player in the machinery sector, has been making waves with its impressive financial performance. The company reported a net income of CNY 314.8 million for 2024, up from CNY 206.84 million the previous year, showcasing robust growth. Its earnings per share increased to CNY 1.48 from CNY 0.97, reflecting strong operational efficiency and profitability improvements over time. With sales reaching CNY 1,289 million in the same period, Ficont is trading at an attractive value compared to peers and industry standards while maintaining high-quality earnings that outpace industry growth rates by a significant margin.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Ficont Industry (Beijing).

• Learn about Ficont Industry (Beijing)'s historical performance.

create restaurants holdings (TSE:3387)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Create Restaurants Holdings Inc. is a company that plans, develops, and manages food courts, izakaya bars, dinner-time restaurants, and bakeries in Japan with a market capitalization of approximately ¥291.90 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its diverse portfolio of dining establishments, including food courts, izakaya bars, dinner-time restaurants, and bakeries. It operates within Japan and has a market capitalization of approximately ¥291.90 billion.

In the bustling world of hospitality, create restaurants holdings stands out with a net debt to equity ratio at a satisfactory 12.9%, showcasing financial prudence. The company has impressed with earnings growth of 22.8% over the past year, surpassing the industry average of 9.4%. Trading at a discount of 10.6% below its estimated fair value, it offers potential for investors seeking value opportunities. With high-quality past earnings and positive free cash flow, this small-cap entity appears well-positioned in its sector, especially as it continues to reduce its debt from an earlier high of 530.3% five years ago to now just under 60%.

• Take a closer look at create restaurants holdings' potential here in our health report.

• Understand create restaurants holdings' track record by examining our Past report.

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