Hidden Opportunities in Hong Kong's Market for October 2024

As geopolitical tensions and economic fluctuations ripple through global markets, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index has shown resilience, climbing 10.2% amid optimism about Beijing's support measures despite broader concerns. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks often involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals and the ability to adapt to changing conditions, presenting hidden opportunities in a market filled with potential.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Lion Rock Group	16.91%	14.33%	10.15%	★★★★★★
PW Medtech Group	0.06%	22.33%	-17.56%	★★★★★★
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)	NA	-3.84%	16.33%	★★★★★★
Changjiu Holdings	NA	11.84%	2.46%	★★★★★★
Sundart Holdings	0.92%	-2.32%	-3.94%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Carote	2.36%	85.09%	92.12%	★★★★★☆
Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings	14.22%	-1.39%	-14.93%	★★★★★☆
Time Interconnect Technology	151.14%	24.74%	19.78%	★★★★☆☆
Pizu Group Holdings	48.34%	-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 involved in the extraction and sale of coal products in the People’s Republic of China, with a market cap of HK$13.24 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the extraction and sale of coal products in China. It operates with a market capitalization of HK$13.24 billion, focusing on this singular revenue stream.

Kinetic Development Group seems to be an intriguing player in Hong Kong's market, trading at 58.8% below its estimated fair value. Their impressive earnings growth of 39.2% over the past year surpasses the Oil and Gas industry average of 4.6%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 4.7%, with interest payments well covered by EBIT at 163 times coverage. Recent earnings show net income climbing to CNY 1,095 million from CNY 570 million last year, alongside dividend announcements reflecting confidence in financial health.

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• Learn about Kinetic Development Group's historical performance.

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 grocery store segment, amounting to CN¥5.99 billion. The company's financial performance is significantly influenced by this core revenue stream.

Guoquan Food, a small player in the market, has been navigating choppy waters with recent earnings showing sales of CNY 2.67 billion and net income at CNY 86 million for the first half of 2024. Despite trading at nearly half its estimated fair value and boasting positive free cash flow of CNY 467.84 million as of October, its share price remains volatile. The company seems financially sound with more cash than debt, though earnings growth lags behind industry averages.

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• Explore historical data to track Guoquan Food (Shanghai)'s performance over time in our Past section.

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 capitalization of HK$9.17 billion.

Operations: Jinshang Bank generates revenue primarily from corporate banking and retail banking, with contributions of CN¥2.66 billion and CN¥1.10 billion, respectively. Treasury business adds an additional CN¥593.83 million to the revenue stream.

Jinshang Bank, with total assets of CN¥370.9 billion and equity of CN¥25.3 billion, showcases a robust financial structure. The bank's deposits stand at CN¥290.3 billion against loans totaling CN¥194.6 billion, indicating a solid deposit base with low-risk funding sources comprising 84% of liabilities. It has an allowance for bad loans at 197%, ensuring stability despite non-performing loans being 1.9%. Trading significantly below fair value by 65%, Jinshang offers potential value to investors while its earnings growth outpaced the industry last year at 5.2%.

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• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Jinshang Bank's's past performance.

Key Takeaways

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