3 Hidden French Stocks With Strong Financial Foundations

As global markets react to the recent Federal Reserve rate cut, investors are increasingly turning their attention to small-cap stocks, which have shown notable resilience and potential for growth. In this context, France's market offers a fertile ground for discovering hidden gems with strong financial foundations. A good stock in today's environment is characterized by robust financial health and the ability to navigate economic shifts effectively. Here, we explore three lesser-known French stocks that exemplify these qualities.

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%	★★★★★★
Caisse régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel d'Ille-et-Vilaine Société coopérative	4.90%	7.75%	11.53%	★★★★★★
VIEL & Cie société anonyme	72.14%	5.72%	19.86%	★★★★★☆
ADLPartner	86.83%	9.59%	11.00%	★★★★★☆
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%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 33 stocks from our Euronext Paris Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Bourse Direct (ENXTPA:BSD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Bourse Direct SA offers Internet stock brokerage services in France and has a market cap of €272.28 million.

Operations: Bourse Direct generates revenue primarily from brokerage fees and commissions. The company incurs costs related to technology infrastructure, customer service, and regulatory compliance. Gross profit margin is reported at 65%.

Bourse Direct, a notable player in the Capital Markets sector, has seen impressive earnings growth of 77.5% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 38.7%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 20.1%, significantly reduced from 224% five years ago. Recently reported half-year net income was EUR10.2 million compared to EUR8.1 million last year, reflecting robust financial health and high-quality earnings with a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.1x below industry norms (18x).

• Get an in-depth perspective on Bourse Direct's performance by reading our health report here.

• Evaluate Bourse Direct's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

Caisse régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel d'Ille-et-Vilaine Société coopérative (ENXTPA:CIV)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Caisse régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel d'Ille-et-Vilaine Société coopérative offers banking services in France and has a market cap of €351.42 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its banking services in France. With a market cap of €351.42 million, it focuses on various financial products and services to drive its income streams.

Caisse régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel d'Ille-et-Vilaine Société coopérative, with total assets of €20.2B and equity of €2.3B, has shown solid performance. Total deposits stand at €16.9B while loans are at €16.2B, supported by primarily low-risk funding sources (94%). The bank's earnings grew 17.9% over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry average of -2.7%. Additionally, it maintains an appropriate bad loans ratio of 1.3% and sufficient allowance for bad loans at 130%.

• Dive into the specifics of Caisse régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel d'Ille-et-Vilaine Société coopérative here with our thorough health report.

• Explore historical data to track Caisse régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel d'Ille-et-Vilaine Société coopérative's performance over time in our Past section.

Savencia (ENXTPA:SAVE)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Savencia SA produces, distributes, and markets dairy and cheese products in France, the rest of Europe, and internationally with a market cap of €706.14 million.

Operations: Savencia generates revenue through the production, distribution, and marketing of dairy and cheese products across France, Europe, and internationally. The company has a market cap of €706.14 million.

Savencia, a notable player in the French food industry, has seen its earnings grow by 114.7% over the past year, outpacing the sector's 67.3%. The company reported half-year sales of €3.38 billion and net income of €57.92 million as of June 30, 2024. Basic earnings per share rose to €4.33 from last year's €3.8. Despite a one-off loss of €43.6 million impacting recent results, Savencia's debt to equity ratio improved from 88.6% to 69.5% over five years and its net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 24.9%.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Savencia stock in this health report.

• Gain insights into Savencia's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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