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EnviTec Biogas And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In Germany

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The German market has shown resilience, with the DAX climbing 3.38% recently amid growing hopes for interest rate cuts. This optimistic sentiment provides a fertile ground for small-cap companies to thrive, making it an opportune time to explore lesser-known stocks. In this environment, a good stock often combines strong fundamentals with growth potential in niche markets. Here are three undiscovered gems in Germany, starting with EnviTec Biogas.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Germany

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
EnviTec Biogas37.96%19.34%51.22%★★★★★★
Mühlbauer HoldingNA10.49%-12.73%★★★★★★
FRoSTA8.18%4.36%16.00%★★★★★★
Paul Hartmann26.29%1.12%-17.65%★★★★★☆
Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke1.59%4.58%25.01%★★★★★☆
HOMAG GroupNA-31.14%23.43%★★★★★☆
Baader Bank91.28%12.42%-8.00%★★★★★☆
BAVARIA Industries Group3.19%0.18%28.18%★★★★★☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
BAUER78.29%2.30%-38.28%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 46 stocks from our German Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

EnviTec Biogas (XTRA:ETG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: EnviTec Biogas AG manufactures and operates biogas and biomethane plants across various countries including Germany, Italy, Great Britain, and the United States, with a market cap of €493.02 million.

Operations: EnviTec Biogas AG generates revenue primarily from three segments: Service (€48.58 million), Plant Engineering (€132.13 million), and Own Operation including Energy (€236.10 million).

EnviTec Biogas, a small player in the renewable energy sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 27.6% over the past year, outpacing the broader Oil and Gas industry. The company's debt to equity ratio has improved from 41.7% to 38% over five years, indicating better financial health. With an EBIT coverage of interest payments at 419.7x and a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.4x compared to the German market's 17.2x, EnviTec appears undervalued relative to its peers.

XTRA:ETG Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
XTRA:ETG Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

KSB SE KGaA (XTRA:KSB)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: KSB SE & Co. KGaA, with a market cap of €1.13 billion, manufactures and supplies pumps, valves, and related services worldwide through its subsidiaries.

Operations: KSB SE & Co. KGaA generates revenue primarily from three segments: Pumps (€1.52 billion), Fittings (€370.94 million), and KSB Supremeserv (€978.20 million). The company's market cap stands at €1.13 billion.

KSB SE KGaA, a small-cap German machinery firm, has seen its debt to equity ratio drop from 9.2% to 2.1% over the past five years. Despite a one-off loss of €102.5M impacting recent results, earnings grew by 16.8% last year, outpacing the industry average of 3.2%. Trading at roughly 77% below estimated fair value and with more cash than total debt, KSB appears well-positioned for continued growth with forecasted annual earnings growth of about 10.74%.

XTRA:KSB Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
XTRA:KSB Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

MBB (XTRA:MBB)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: MBB SE, with a market cap of €610.51 million, acquires and manages medium-sized companies primarily in the technology and engineering sectors in Germany and internationally.

Operations: MBB SE generates revenue from three primary segments: Consumer Goods (€92.53 million), Technical Applications (€386.64 million), and Service & Infrastructure (€515.75 million).

MBB SE has demonstrated impressive growth, with earnings surging by 156.5% over the past year, far outpacing the Industrials industry’s 0.7%. The company’s debt to equity ratio has improved significantly from 14.5% to 5.9% in five years, indicating better financial health. Recent results show net income for Q2 at €7.47 million compared to €1.77 million a year ago, and revenue reaching €266.77 million from €233.61 million previously, reflecting robust operational performance and strategic investments in its portfolio.

XTRA:MBB Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
XTRA:MBB Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

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