Undiscovered Gems In France To Explore This October 2024

As the European markets experience a rebound, with France's CAC 40 Index climbing significantly amid hopes for interest rate cuts and China's economic stimulus measures, investors are increasingly focusing on opportunities within the region. In this context of renewed optimism, identifying promising small-cap stocks in France can offer potential growth avenues as these companies often benefit from local economic shifts and emerging market trends.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In France

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Brie Picardie Société coopérative	34.89%	3.23%	3.61%	★★★★★★
EssoF	1.19%	11.14%	41.41%	★★★★★★
Gévelot	0.25%	10.64%	20.33%	★★★★★★
VIEL & Cie société anonyme	54.02%	5.66%	19.86%	★★★★★☆
ADLPartner	120.47%	9.86%	16.17%	★★★★★☆
Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Toulouse 31	14.94%	0.59%	5.95%	★★★★★☆
La Forestière Equatoriale	0.00%	-50.76%	49.41%	★★★★★☆
Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Alpes Provence Société coopérative	391.01%	4.67%	17.31%	★★★★☆☆
Fiducial Real Estate	33.77%	1.63%	3.30%	★★★★☆☆
Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes	11.60%	6.69%	10.30%	★★★★☆☆

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

EssoF (ENXTPA:ES)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Esso S.A.F. engages in the refining, distribution, and marketing of refined petroleum products both in France and internationally, with a market cap of approximately €1.67 billion.

Operations: Esso S.A.F. generates revenue primarily from its refining and distribution activities, amounting to €18.93 billion.

EssoF, a notable player in the oil and gas sector, has seen its debt to equity ratio decrease significantly from 5.8 to 1.2 over five years, indicating improved financial health. Despite recent earnings showing a net income of €116 million compared to last year's €265.6 million, the company trades at nearly 97% below estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. With free cash flow turning positive and interest payments well-covered by profits, EssoF's financial positioning seems robust despite volatility in share price recently observed.

• Take a closer look at EssoF's potential here in our health report.

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Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits (ENXTPA:MBWS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits SA is involved in the production, marketing, and sale of wines and spirits across France, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific with a market capitalization of €437.42 million.

Operations: Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits generates revenue through the production and sale of wines and spirits across various regions, including France, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. The company's financial performance is impacted by its cost structure associated with these operations.

Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits, a smaller player in the beverage industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 516.7% over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry average of -31.5%. The company's debt to equity ratio has improved remarkably from 65.6% to 3.4% over five years, indicating stronger financial health. However, recent results for the half-year ending June 2024 show sales at €115 million and net income at €6.52 million, reflecting slight declines in revenue compared to last year but an increase in profitability.

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• Examine Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits' past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

CFM Indosuez Wealth Management (ENXTPA:MLCFM)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: CFM Indosuez Wealth Management SA, along with its subsidiaries, offers banking and financial solutions to private investors, businesses, institutions, and professionals in Monaco and internationally, with a market cap of €710.52 million.

Operations: CFM Indosuez generates revenue primarily through its Wealth Management segment, which contributes €196.38 million. The company's financial performance can be analyzed by observing trends in its profit margins over time.

With total assets of €7.7B and equity of €404.3M, CFM Indosuez Wealth Management stands out with its robust financial health. The bank's non-performing loans are at a low 0.8%, while 85% of liabilities come from low-risk funding sources like customer deposits, enhancing stability. Notably, earnings surged by 40% last year, outpacing the industry average of 1%. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.7x below the market average, it offers potential value for investors seeking growth in France's banking sector.

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