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Undiscovered Gems And 2 Other Small Caps with Potential

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As global markets react to the evolving political landscape and economic indicators, small-cap stocks have experienced varied impacts, with indices like the Russell 2000 showing a decline amid broader market volatility. Despite these fluctuations, small-cap companies often present unique opportunities for investors willing to explore beyond the more prominent names in search of potential growth. In this context, identifying promising stocks involves assessing factors such as financial health, market position, and adaptability to current economic conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Marítima de InversionesNA82.67%21.14%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Industrias del Cobre Sociedad AnónimaNA19.08%22.33%★★★★★★
First Northern Community BancorpNA7.65%11.17%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Steamships Trading33.60%4.17%3.90%★★★★★☆
Hermes Transportes Blindados58.80%4.29%2.04%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4639 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel de la Touraine et du Poitou Société Coopérative (ENXTPA:CRTO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel de La Touraine et du Poitou Société Coopérative offers a range of banking products and services in France, with a market cap of €476.25 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Proximity Bank segment, contributing €254.46 million, and Management for Own Account and Miscellaneous activities, adding €94.09 million.

Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel de la Touraine et du Poitou, a cooperative bank with total assets of €16.9 billion and equity of €2.7 billion, offers an intriguing investment case. The company boasts high-quality earnings and trades at 57.9% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Its allowance for bad loans is robust at 132%, indicating strong risk management practices, while non-performing loans are kept low at 1.3%. With customer deposits forming the bulk of its funding sources, the bank's stability seems well-supported by low-risk liabilities amounting to 95% of its total obligations.

ENXTPA:CRTO Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
ENXTPA:CRTO Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

China Aviation Oil (Singapore) (SGX:G92)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corporation Ltd is involved in the trading and supply of jet fuel and other petroleum products to the global civil aviation industry, with a market capitalization of SGD769.86 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the trading of middle distillates, contributing $10.53 billion, and other oil products at $5.16 billion. The focus on these segments highlights its significant role in the global civil aviation fuel supply chain.

China Aviation Oil (Singapore), a player in the oil and gas sector, stands out with its impressive earnings growth of 142.6% over the past year, significantly surpassing the industry's 21.4%. Despite being debt-free for five years, it trades at an attractive value, currently 61.5% below its estimated fair value. However, it's not all smooth sailing as free cash flow remains negative despite recent improvements to US$176.87 million in September 2023 from previous lows. The company also boasts high-quality non-cash earnings, indicating robust operational performance amidst industry challenges.

SGX:G92 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SGX:G92 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Yangzhou Chenhua New Material (SZSE:300610)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Yangzhou Chenhua New Material Co., Ltd. is involved in the research, production, and sale of various chemical products in China with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥2.31 billion.

Operations: Chenhua generates revenue primarily from its Fine Chemicals and New Materials Industry segment, amounting to CN¥893.68 million.

Yangzhou Chenhua, a promising player in the chemicals sector, has shown remarkable earnings growth of 110% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. Despite a dip in sales to CNY 685.49 million from CNY 718.19 million last year, net income climbed to CNY 66.68 million from CNY 39.08 million, reflecting robust operational efficiency with basic earnings per share rising to CNY 0.31 from CNY 0.18. The company's debt-to-equity ratio has increased slightly to 5%, yet it remains well-covered by cash reserves, underscoring financial stability and potential for future expansion with projected annual growth of nearly 14%.

SZSE:300610 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SZSE:300610 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

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