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Uncovering Hidden Gems In Hong Kong For September 2024

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As global markets navigate a mix of economic indicators and investor sentiment, the Hong Kong market has shown resilience with the Hang Seng Index gaining 2.14% recently. This positive movement offers a promising backdrop for uncovering hidden gems among small-cap stocks in the region. In such an environment, identifying good stocks often involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals, growth potential, and resilience to broader market fluctuations.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
C&D Property Management Group1.32%37.15%41.55%★★★★★★
PW Medtech Group0.06%22.33%-17.56%★★★★★★
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)NA-3.84%16.33%★★★★★★
ManpowerGroup Greater ChinaNA14.56%1.58%★★★★★★
Changjiu HoldingsNA11.84%2.46%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Xin Point Holdings1.77%10.88%22.83%★★★★★☆
Chongqing Machinery & Electric28.07%8.82%11.12%★★★★★☆
Pizu Group Holdings48.34%-4.53%-19.78%★★★★☆☆
Billion Industrial Holdings3.63%18.00%-11.38%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 173 stocks from our SEHK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Xin Yuan Enterprises Group (SEHK:1748)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Xin Yuan Enterprises Group Limited, an investment holding company, provides asphalt tanker and bulk carrier chartering services in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Singapore with a market cap of HK$8.80 billion.

Operations: Xin Yuan Enterprises Group generates revenue primarily from asphalt tanker chartering services (HK$55.49 million) and bulk carrier chartering services (HK$3.63 million).

Xin Yuan Enterprises Group's recent performance is noteworthy, with net income for the half-year ending June 30, 2024, reaching US$10.69 million compared to US$5.53 million a year ago. The company also reported sales of US$30.26 million, slightly up from US$30.06 million last year. Additionally, basic earnings per share rose to US$0.0243 from US$0.0126 in the same period last year, driven by a significant net realized gain of approximately US$3.6 million from vessel disposal and increased revenue from asphalt tanker charters.

SEHK:1748 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

Dah Sing Banking Group (SEHK:2356)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Dah Sing Banking Group Limited is an investment holding company that offers banking, financial, and related services in Hong Kong, Macau, and the People’s Republic of China with a market cap of HK$9.80 billion.

Operations: Dah Sing Banking Group generates revenue primarily from Personal Banking (HK$2.68 billion), Corporate Banking (HK$853.60 million), and Treasury and Global Markets (HK$1.34 billion). Mainland China and Macau Banking also contribute HK$176.27 million to the revenue stream.

Dah Sing Banking Group, a smaller player in the Hong Kong market, has total assets of HK$262.4B and equity of HK$33.6B. With deposits at HK$214.6B and loans totaling HK$141.9B, it boasts a net interest margin of 2%. The bank's earnings surged by 32% last year, outpacing the industry average significantly. Recently announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.27 per share for H1 2024, reflecting robust financial health despite insufficient allowance for bad loans at 1.9%.

SEHK:2356 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Jinshang Bank (SEHK:2558)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Jinshang Bank Co., Ltd. provides various banking products and services in China with a market cap of HK$8.64 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue streams for Jinshang Bank are Corporate Banking (CN¥2.66 billion), Retail Banking (CN¥1.10 billion), and Treasury Business (CN¥593.83 million).

Jinshang Bank, with assets totaling CN¥370.9B and equity of CN¥25.3B, reported net income of CN¥1.03B for the first half of 2024, mirroring last year's performance. The bank's total deposits stand at CN¥298.7B while loans amount to CN¥184.7B, with a bad loans ratio at an appropriate 1.8%. Additionally, Jinshang trades significantly below its fair value estimate and has a sufficient allowance for bad loans at 199%.

SEHK:2558 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

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