Unveiling Hidden Opportunities in Undiscovered Gems November 2024

As global markets react to the recent U.S. election results, small-cap stocks have gained attention, with the Russell 2000 Index leading gains despite remaining below its record highs. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap companies requires a focus on those poised to benefit from potential regulatory changes and economic growth initiatives.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Marítima de Inversiones	NA	86.64%	24.51%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Linc	NA	12.52%	16.39%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
HOMAG Group	NA	-31.14%	23.43%	★★★★★☆
Billion Industrial Holdings	3.63%	18.00%	-11.38%	★★★★★☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Inversiones Doalca SOCIMI	16.56%	6.15%	10.19%	★★★★☆☆

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

Gelsenwasser (DB:WWG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Gelsenwasser AG operates in the water, wastewater, gas supply, and electricity sectors across Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland with a market capitalization of €1.84 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from energy sales (€3.93 billion) and energy grids (€271.20 million), with additional contributions from water services (€286.30 million) and wastewater management (€39.20 million).

Gelsenwasser, a compact player in the market, has been making strides with its high-quality earnings and free cash flow positivity. Over the past year, earnings surged by 32.9%, outpacing the Integrated Utilities industry growth of 4.5%. Despite being debt-free for five years, recent reports show a dip in sales to €1.3 billion from €2.4 billion last year, with net income slightly lower at €68 million compared to €74 million previously. Trading at 86.6% below estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation, although challenges remain evident from recent financial results.

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Latent View Analytics (NSEI:LATENTVIEW)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Latent View Analytics Limited offers business analytics, consulting services, data engineering, generative AI, and digital solutions across India, the United States, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands with a market cap of ₹102.23 billion.

Operations: Latent View Analytics generates revenue primarily through its business analytics, consulting services, data engineering, generative AI, and digital solutions offered across multiple regions. The company has a market capitalization of ₹102.23 billion.

Latent View Analytics, a relatively small player in the analytics space, has been making waves with its robust financial performance. Over the past year, earnings grew by 11%, outpacing the industry average. The company boasts high-quality earnings and maintains a debt-to-equity ratio that increased slightly from 0% to 0.01% over five years, indicating prudent financial management. Recent results show revenue climbing to INR 2.32 billion for Q2 2024 from INR 1.73 billion a year prior, with net income rising to INR 398.86 million from INR 340.25 million last year. This growth trajectory suggests promising potential ahead for Latent View Analytics in its sector.

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APT Electronics (SEHK:2551)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: APT Electronics Co., Ltd. specializes in providing intelligent vision products and system solutions, with a market capitalization of approximately HK$2.84 billion.

Operations: APT Electronics generates revenue primarily from its Electric Lighting & Other Fixtures segment, amounting to CN¥1.86 billion.

APT Electronics, a relatively small player in the market, recently completed an IPO raising HKD 139.49 million, offering shares at HKD 3.61 each with a slight discount of HKD 0.33 per share. The company boasts impressive earnings growth of 62.7% over the past year, outpacing the Electrical industry average of 22.4%. Trading significantly below its estimated fair value by about 93%, APT appears undervalued in current assessments. Notably, it holds more cash than its total debt and has reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 12.3% to 7.8% over five years, reflecting sound financial management practices.

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