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Exploring Hidden Opportunities In Hong Kong With These 3 Promising Small Caps

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As geopolitical tensions rise and economic indicators present mixed signals, the Hong Kong market has seen a notable uptick, with the Hang Seng Index climbing 10.2% recently. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks can offer unique opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on potential growth areas that may not yet be fully appreciated by the broader market.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Lion Rock Group16.91%14.33%10.15%★★★★★★
PW Medtech Group0.06%22.33%-17.56%★★★★★★
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)NA-3.84%16.33%★★★★★★
Changjiu HoldingsNA11.84%2.46%★★★★★★
Sundart Holdings0.92%-2.32%-3.94%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Carote2.36%85.09%92.12%★★★★★☆
Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings14.22%-1.39%-14.93%★★★★★☆
Time Interconnect Technology151.14%24.74%19.78%★★★★☆☆
Pizu Group Holdings48.34%-4.53%-19.78%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 168 stocks from our SEHK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Kinetic Development Group (SEHK:1277)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Kinetic Development Group Limited is an investment holding company focused on the extraction and sale of coal products in the People’s Republic of China, with a market capitalization of HK$13.24 billion.

Operations: Kinetic Development Group generates revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of coal products in China. The company's financial performance is influenced by its ability to manage production costs effectively, impacting its overall profitability.

Kinetic Development Group, a smaller player in the market, has shown impressive financial health with its debt to equity ratio dropping from 28.4% to 12.5% over five years. The company reported earnings growth of 39%, outpacing the industry average of 4.6%. Additionally, net income for the first half of 2024 surged to CNY 1.10 billion from CNY 570 million last year, reflecting high-quality earnings and strong performance relative to peers in the oil and gas sector.

SEHK:1277 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
SEHK:1277 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

Guoquan Food (Shanghai) (SEHK:2517)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Guoquan Food (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company specializing in home meal products with a market capitalization of HK$11.26 billion.

Operations: Guoquan Food generates revenue primarily from its retail segment, specifically grocery stores, amounting to CN¥5.998 billion.

Guoquan Food, a small player in the market, recently reported half-year sales of CNY 2.67 billion, down from CNY 2.76 billion last year. Net income also slipped to CNY 85.98 million compared to CNY 107.7 million previously, with basic earnings per share at CNY 0.0313 versus last year's CNY 0.0403. Despite these numbers, the company trades at a significant discount of about 46% below estimated fair value and maintains high-quality earnings with more cash than total debt on its books.

SEHK:2517 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
SEHK:2517 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

Jinshang Bank (SEHK:2558)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Jinshang Bank Co., Ltd. offers a range of banking products and services in China, with a market cap of HK$9.17 billion.

Operations: The bank's primary revenue streams are derived from corporate banking (CN¥2.66 billion) and retail banking (CN¥1.10 billion), with a smaller contribution from treasury business (CN¥593.83 million).

Jinshang Bank, a small player in Hong Kong's financial scene, boasts total assets of CN¥370.9 billion and equity of CN¥25.3 billion. With customer deposits making up 84% of its liabilities, funding appears low-risk. The bank has a sufficient allowance for bad loans at 197%, while non-performing loans are kept at an appropriate level of 1.9%. Despite challenges, earnings grew by 5.2% last year, surpassing the industry average growth rate of 3.2%.

SEHK:2558 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
SEHK:2558 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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