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Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In Germany

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As the German market continues to show resilience, with the DAX climbing 3.38% recently, investors are increasingly looking towards small-cap stocks for potential growth opportunities. In this context, identifying undiscovered gems like Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke becomes crucial for those seeking to capitalize on unique investment prospects. A good stock in today's market is often characterized by strong fundamentals, a clear growth strategy, and the ability to navigate economic fluctuations effectively.

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.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke (DB:SSH)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, with a market cap of €661.97 million, mines, produces, and sells salt in Germany, the European Union, and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG generates revenue primarily through the sale of salt. The company's net profit margin stands at 12.5%.

Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke (SSH) has shown impressive earnings growth, with a 4290.9% increase over the past year, far outpacing the Food industry’s 21.1%. Their price-to-earnings ratio of 17.1x is slightly below the German market average of 17.3x, suggesting potential value. Recent half-year results reported sales at €163 million and net income at €15.4 million, up from €7.96 million last year; basic earnings per share rose to €1.47 from €0.76

DB:SSH Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
DB:SSH Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

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 €490.05 million.

Operations: Revenue for EnviTec Biogas AG comes primarily from Own Operation (Including Energy) at €236.10 million, followed by Plant Engineering at €132.13 million and Service at €48.58 million.

EnviTec Biogas, a small German company in the renewable energy sector, has shown promising financial health and growth. Over the past five years, its debt to equity ratio decreased from 41.7% to 38%, indicating improved leverage management. Impressively, its interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 419.7 times coverage. Additionally, EnviTec's earnings grew by 27.6% last year and it boasts a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.4x compared to the broader German market's 17.3x.

XTRA:ETG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
XTRA:ETG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

KSB SE KGaA (XTRA:KSB)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: KSB SE & Co. KGaA, with a market cap of approximately €1.12 billion, is a global manufacturer and supplier of pumps, valves, and related services 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 net profit margin is a key financial metric to consider in evaluating its profitability.

KSB SE KGaA has shown robust earnings growth of 16.8% over the past year, outpacing the Machinery industry's 3.2%. The company repurchased shares in 2024 and reported a significant one-off loss of €102.5M for the last twelve months ending June 30, 2024. Despite this, KSB's debt to equity ratio improved from 9.2% to 2.1% over five years and trades at a compelling value, being priced at 77.2% below estimated fair value.

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

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