Groupe CRIT And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems with Strong Financials
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
As the European Central Bank's recent rate cut and signs of economic stabilization lift investor sentiment, France's market is showing resilience. Amid this backdrop, small-cap stocks with robust financials are drawing attention for their potential to thrive. In this article, we explore three such undiscovered gems in France, including Groupe CRIT. A good stock in the current market climate often exhibits strong fundamentals and financial stability, making these companies noteworthy candidates for consideration.
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% | ★★★★★★ |
| Exacompta Clairefontaine | 30.44% | 6.92% | 31.73% | ★★★★★☆ |
| ADLPartner | 86.83% | 9.59% | 11.00% | ★★★★★☆ |
| VIEL & Cie société anonyme | 72.14% | 5.72% | 19.86% | ★★★★★☆ |
| 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% | ★★★★☆☆ |
We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Groupe CRIT (ENXTPA:CEN)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Groupe CRIT SA operates in the temporary work and recruitment sector both in France and internationally, with a market cap of €663.84 million.
Operations: Revenue for Groupe CRIT SA primarily comes from its Temporary Work and Recruitment segment, generating €2.06 billion, followed by Airport Assistance at €385.84 million and Other Services at €118.27 million.
Groupe CRIT, a notable player in the staffing and outsourcing industry, reported half-year sales of €1.39 billion, up from €1.24 billion the previous year. However, net income dipped to €24.8 million from €28.9 million a year ago. Despite this, the company is trading at 71% below its estimated fair value and has reduced its debt-to-equity ratio significantly over five years from 27% to 6%. Earnings are forecasted to grow annually by 9.63%.
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Linedata Services (ENXTPA:LIN)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Linedata Services S.A. develops, publishes, and distributes financial software across Southern Europe, Northern Europe, North America, and Asia with a market cap of €396.67 million.
Operations: Linedata Services generates revenue primarily from the development, publication, and distribution of financial software across multiple regions. The company operates with a market cap of €396.67 million.
Linedata Services, a smaller player in the software industry, has seen its debt to equity ratio reduce from 82.5% to 77.9% over the past five years. Recent earnings growth of 22%, surpassing the industry's 10.6%, underscores its robust performance. Trading at roughly 30.7% below estimated fair value, LIN appears attractively priced relative to peers. Net income for H1-2024 was EUR10.55M compared to EUR8.48M last year, with basic earnings per share rising from EUR1.71 to EUR2.13.
Malteries Franco-Belges Société Anonyme (ENXTPA:MALT)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Malteries Franco-Belges Société Anonyme focuses on producing and selling malt for brewers both in France and internationally, with a market cap of €332.31 million.
Operations: Malteries Franco-Belges Société Anonyme generates revenue primarily from its malt factory, which reported €141.70 million in sales. Its market cap stands at €332.31 million.
Malteries Franco-Belges Société Anonyme, a small French company, has shown impressive financial performance recently. Earnings grew by 162% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Food industry’s 39%. The debt to equity ratio improved from 2.4 to zero over five years, indicating strong financial management. Additionally, its price-to-earnings ratio of 8.8x is notably lower than the French market average of 14.8x, suggesting potential undervaluation for investors seeking growth opportunities in niche sectors.
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About ENXTPA:LIN
Linedata Services
Develops, publishes, and distributes financial software in Southern Europe, Northern Europe, North America, and Asia.
Outstanding track record, undervalued and pays a dividend.
