Uncovering Undiscovered Gems on None in December 2024

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by rate cuts from the ECB and SNB, alongside expectations of a Federal Reserve cut, small-cap stocks have faced challenges with the Russell 2000 Index underperforming against larger indices like the S&P 500. Amidst this backdrop of shifting monetary policies and cooling labor markets, investors are increasingly on the lookout for unique opportunities that might be overlooked in broader market trends. In such an environment, identifying undiscovered gems requires focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that can thrive despite economic uncertainties.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Sugar Terminals	NA	3.14%	3.53%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Citra Tubindo	NA	11.06%	31.01%	★★★★★★
Prima Andalan Mandiri	0.94%	20.24%	15.28%	★★★★★★
Cardig Aero Services	NA	6.60%	69.79%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
CTCI Advanced Systems	30.56%	24.10%	29.97%	★★★★★☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Chongqing Machinery & Electric	27.77%	8.82%	11.12%	★★★★☆☆
Bank MNC Internasional	18.72%	4.80%	43.63%	★★★★☆☆

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Castellana Properties Socimi (BME:YCPS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Castellana Properties Socimi, S.A. is a real estate investment company focused on acquiring and managing retail and office properties, with a market cap of €801.78 million as of December 20, 2016.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from retail and office segments, with retail contributing €64.73 million and offices €22.88 million.

Castellana Properties Socimi, a small player in the real estate sector, showcases a robust financial standing with a net debt to equity ratio of 35.2%, deemed satisfactory. Although its earnings growth of 7.7% last year lagged behind the industry average of 12.9%, it has achieved an impressive annual earnings growth rate of 22% over the past five years. Recent results highlight significant progress, with net income reaching €32.99 million for the half-year ending September 2024, doubling from €16.22 million previously, and basic earnings per share increasing from €0.16 to €0.31 during this period.

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Zambal Spain Socimi (BME:YZBL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Zambal Spain Socimi, S.A., a subsidiary of IBA Capital Partners, focuses on real estate investment and management with a market capitalization of approximately €603.57 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through the lease of real properties, amounting to €50.53 million, and the lease of parking spaces, contributing €1.37 million.

Zambal Spain Socimi, a relatively small player in the office REITs sector, has shown resilience with earnings growth of 1.3% over the past year, outpacing the industry average decline of 11.7%. The company's debt management appears prudent; its debt to equity ratio has impressively decreased from 24.2% to 9.7% over five years, while maintaining a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio at 7.3%. Trading at nearly 30% below estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation. High-quality past earnings and robust interest coverage (24.5x EBIT) further bolster its financial health and appeal for further exploration in investment circles.

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AblePrint Technology (TPEX:7734)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: AblePrint Technology Co., Ltd. is a process solution provider addressing process issues across various industries both in Taiwan and internationally, with a market cap of NT$34.45 billion.

Operations: AblePrint Technology generates revenue primarily from Automation System Solutions and Pneumatic and Thermal Process Solutions, with the latter contributing significantly more at NT$1.24 billion. The company's gross profit margin is a key financial metric to watch, reflecting its ability to manage production costs relative to sales.

AblePrint Technology, a nimble player in the tech sector, has shown mixed results. Recent earnings reveal third-quarter sales of TWD 394.15 million, up from TWD 225.21 million last year, yet net income dipped to TWD 97.88 million from TWD 123.92 million. Despite this earnings drop, the company remains financially robust with more cash than debt and positive free cash flow of US$553 million as of September 2024. Notably added to the S&P Global BMI Index recently, it faces challenges with negative earnings growth against industry averages but boasts high-quality past earnings and solid interest coverage capabilities.

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