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3 Undiscovered Gems In Hong Kong To Consider For Your Portfolio

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The Hong Kong market has recently experienced a significant boost, with the Hang Seng Index climbing 13% following China's announcement of robust stimulus measures aimed at revitalizing its economy. This positive momentum presents an opportune moment for investors to explore potential opportunities among lesser-known stocks that may benefit from these economic developments. Identifying good stocks in this environment involves looking for companies that are poised to capitalize on increased demand and market sentiment shifts, making them potential hidden gems in a dynamic marketplace.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Lion Rock Group16.91%14.33%10.15%★★★★★★
C&D Property Management Group1.32%37.15%41.55%★★★★★★
Uju Holding21.23%-4.96%-15.33%★★★★★★
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%★★★★★☆
Carote2.36%85.09%92.12%★★★★★☆
Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings14.22%-1.39%-14.93%★★★★★☆
Time Interconnect Technology151.14%24.74%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.

Poly Property Group (SEHK:119)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Poly Property Group Co., Limited is an investment holding company involved in property investment, development, and management across Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, and internationally, with a market capitalization of HK$7.60 billion.

Operations: Poly Property Group generates revenue primarily from its property development business, which accounts for CN¥35.59 billion, and its property investment and management segment, contributing CN¥1.87 billion. The company also earns from hotel operations with a revenue of CN¥377.21 million.

Poly Property Group, a smaller player in the Hong Kong real estate scene, reported a substantial 531% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing the industry's -11.2% performance. Despite this surge, its net debt to equity ratio remains high at 91.1%, indicating financial leverage concerns. The company achieved contracted sales of RMB 36.8 billion by August 2024 with an average selling price of RMB 25,628 per sq.m., suggesting robust market demand despite recent executive changes and profit forecasts indicating future challenges.

SEHK:119 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
SEHK:119 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

Carote (SEHK:2549)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Carote Ltd is an investment holding company that offers a variety of kitchenware products to brand-owners and retailers under the CAROTE brand, with a market capitalization of HK$4.82 billion.

Operations: Carote Ltd generates revenue primarily from its Branded Business, accounting for CN¥1.58 billion, and a smaller portion from its ODM Business at CN¥210.80 million.

Carote, a relatively small player in the industry, recently completed an IPO raising HKD 750.62 million by offering shares at HKD 5.78 each with a slight discount of HKD 0.14 per share. The company's earnings have surged by 92% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Consumer Durables sector's growth of 20%. Trading at about 73% below its estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation, while its high-quality earnings further bolster investor confidence.

SEHK:2549 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
SEHK:2549 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

Harbin Bank (SEHK:6138)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Harbin Bank Co., Ltd. offers a range of banking products and services mainly in China, with a market capitalization of HK$4.73 billion.

Operations: Harbin Bank generates revenue primarily from its Retail Financial Business, contributing CN¥2.99 billion, followed by the Corporate Financial Business and Interbank Financial Business segments.

With assets totaling CN¥882.8 billion and equity of CN¥65 billion, Harbin Bank showcases a robust financial structure. Total deposits stand at CN¥704 billion, while total loans amount to CN¥358.1 billion. The bank has a sufficient allowance for bad loans at 2.7% of total loans, reflecting prudent risk management practices. Despite earnings declining by 69.5% annually over the past five years, recent growth in earnings by 202% suggests potential recovery momentum within the industry context.

SEHK:6138 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
SEHK:6138 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

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