Undiscovered Gems In France To Watch This August 2024

As global markets experience mixed returns and economic indicators paint a varied picture, the French CAC 40 Index has shown resilience despite broader market challenges. Investors are increasingly looking towards small-cap stocks as potential growth opportunities amid these fluctuations. In this climate, identifying promising stocks requires a keen eye for companies with strong fundamentals, innovative strategies, and the ability to navigate economic uncertainties. Here are three undiscovered gems in France that merit attention this August 2024.

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%	★★★★★★
Gévelot	0.25%	10.64%	20.33%	★★★★★★
EssoF	1.28%	11.48%	45.46%	★★★★★★
Société des Chemins de Fer et Tramways du Var et du Gard	NA	nan	-2.95%	★★★★★★
VIEL & Cie société anonyme	63.16%	5.00%	16.26%	★★★★★☆
Exacompta Clairefontaine	30.44%	6.92%	31.73%	★★★★★☆
ADLPartner	86.83%	9.59%	11.00%	★★★★★☆
La Forestière Equatoriale	0.00%	-50.76%	49.41%	★★★★★☆
Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes	11.60%	6.69%	10.30%	★★★★☆☆
Société Industrielle et Financière de l'Artois Société anonyme	2.93%	-1.09%	8.31%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 37 stocks from our Euronext Paris Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme (ENXTPA:ELEC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme engages in the supply of electricity and natural gas to individuals, businesses, and local authorities in France, with a market cap of €802.97 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the production and distribution of electricity and gas (€1.40 billion) and its role as an electricity distributor (€288.95 million). It also has smaller revenue streams from other issuers (€63.77 million).

Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme, a small cap in the electric utilities sector, has shown impressive performance with earnings growth of 69.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 5.6%. The company’s debt to equity ratio improved from 2.9 to 2.2 over five years, indicating better financial health. Trading at 50.8% below estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation, while high non-cash earnings and adequate interest coverage reinforce its strong position in the market.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme stock in this health report.

• Understand Électricite de Strasbourg Société Anonyme's track record by examining our Past report.

Financière Moncey Société anonyme (ENXTPA:FMONC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Financière Moncey Société anonyme operates as a holding company that manages a portfolio of investments in France with a market cap of €1.51 billion.

Operations: Financière Moncey Société anonyme generates its revenue through a diversified portfolio of investments. The company has a market cap of €1.51 billion.

Financière Moncey Société anonyme, a small cap in France, has shown impressive earnings growth of 41.7% over the past year, outperforming its industry’s -42.4%. The company is debt-free now compared to five years ago when it had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02%. Additionally, it boasts high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow. Expected Q1 2024 results on June 21 may provide further insights into its financial health and growth prospects.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Financière Moncey Société anonyme.

• Learn about Financière Moncey Société anonyme's historical performance.

NRJ Group (ENXTPA:NRG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: NRJ Group SA is a private media company that operates as a publisher, producer, and broadcaster in France and internationally, with a market cap of €620.81 million.

Operations: NRJ Group SA generates revenue primarily from its Radio segment (€240.63 million), followed by Television (€76.32 million) and Circulation (€74.99 million).

NRJ Group, a promising player in the French media sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging 30.2% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 18.7%. Its debt-to-equity ratio has dropped from 3.8 to zero over five years, indicating strong financial health. Recent half-year results revealed sales of €199.38 million and net income of €20.02 million, up from €192.44 million and €15.2 million respectively last year, reflecting solid operational performance.

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

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

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