Undiscovered Gems in Germany Three Stocks to Watch in August 2024

As the European market shows signs of optimism with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending higher and Germany’s DAX gaining 1.70%, investors are increasingly turning their attention to small-cap stocks that have been outperforming their larger counterparts. In this environment, identifying promising stocks involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals, growth potential, and resilience in a fluctuating economic landscape.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Germany

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
EnviTec Biogas	37.96%	19.34%	51.22%	★★★★★★
FRoSTA	8.18%	4.36%	16.00%	★★★★★★
Mühlbauer Holding	NA	10.49%	-12.73%	★★★★★★
Paul Hartmann	26.29%	1.12%	-17.65%	★★★★★☆
Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke	0.30%	4.57%	25.01%	★★★★★☆
HOMAG Group	NA	-31.14%	23.43%	★★★★★☆
Baader Bank	91.28%	12.42%	-8.00%	★★★★★☆
BAVARIA Industries Group	3.19%	0.18%	28.18%	★★★★★☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
BAUER	78.29%	2.30%	-38.28%	★★★★☆☆

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Eckert & Ziegler (XTRA:EUZ)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Eckert & Ziegler SE manufactures and sells isotope technology components worldwide, with a market cap of approximately €926.79 million.

Operations: Eckert & Ziegler SE generates revenue primarily from its Medical (€132.80 million) and Isotope Products (€150.97 million) segments, with a net adjustment of €0.07 million and eliminations amounting to -€10.32 million.

Eckert & Ziegler, a promising player in the Medical Equipment sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings up 31.6% last year, outpacing the industry’s 16.2%. The company reported Q2 sales of €77.76M and net income of €9.54M compared to €60.03M and €6.17M respectively a year ago. Its debt to equity ratio improved from 14.7% to 9.5% over five years, and its price-to-earnings ratio (24.6x) remains attractive against industry averages (26.9x).

• Take a closer look at Eckert & Ziegler's potential here in our health report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Eckert & Ziegler's's past performance.

ProCredit Holding (XTRA:PCZ)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: ProCredit Holding AG, with a market cap of approximately €519.48 million, offers commercial banking services to small and medium enterprises as well as private customers across Europe, South America, and Germany through its subsidiaries.

Operations: ProCredit Holding AG generates revenue primarily from its banking segment, which contributed €422.15 million. The company has a market cap of approximately €519.48 million.

ProCredit Holding, with total assets of €10.1B and equity of €1.0B, has shown robust growth. Total deposits stand at €7.5B while loans are €6.5B, alongside a net interest margin of 3.6%. The company reported net income for the first half of 2024 at €57.6M compared to last year's €64.06M, reflecting some challenges but still maintaining high-quality earnings and sufficient bad loan allowance at 2.4% of total loans.

• Dive into the specifics of ProCredit Holding here with our thorough health report.

• Explore historical data to track ProCredit Holding's performance over time in our Past section.

Uzin Utz (XTRA:UZU)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Uzin Utz SE develops, manufactures, and sells construction chemical system products in Germany, the United States, Netherlands, and internationally with a market cap of €249.19 million.

Operations: Revenue streams for Uzin Utz SE include Germany - Laying Systems (€209.68 million), Western Europe (€81.64 million), and USA - Laying Systems (€73.60 million). Cost breakdowns are not specified in detail, but the company operates several distinct segments across various regions, contributing to its overall revenue.

Uzin Utz has demonstrated solid financial health, with its debt to equity ratio dropping from 61.5% to 15.9% over the past five years. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 5.4%. Recent earnings results for the half-year ending June 30, 2024, show sales of €242.29 million and net income of €12.38 million, up from €11.02 million last year. Basic earnings per share improved from €2.19 to €2.45 year-on-year.

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• Learn about Uzin Utz's historical performance.

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