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Undiscovered Gems Harbin Bank And 2 Other Small Caps With Strong Potential

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As global markets navigate the complexities of a new U.S. administration and fluctuating economic indicators, small-cap stocks have experienced mixed performance, with indices like the Russell 2000 reflecting these broader market sentiments. In this dynamic environment, identifying potential growth opportunities often involves looking beyond immediate market trends to uncover stocks that exhibit strong fundamentals and resilience amidst uncertainty.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Brillian Network & Automation Integrated System8.39%20.15%19.93%★★★★★★
Gallant Precision Machining29.51%-2.07%4.51%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Yulie Sekuritas IndonesiaNA18.62%9.58%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C.)NA-59.20%20.33%★★★★★☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
Al-Deera Holding Company K.P.S.C6.11%51.44%59.77%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4629 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

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$4.01 billion.

Operations: The bank's revenue streams are primarily derived from its Retail Financial Business (CN¥2.99 billion) and Corporate Financial Business (CN¥1.02 billion).

Harbin Bank, with total assets of CN¥882.8 billion and equity of CN¥65.0 billion, is navigating the financial landscape with a net interest margin of 1.4%. The bank's earnings surged by 202% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 1.6%, though it faces challenges with a high bad loans ratio at 2.7%. Total deposits stand at CN¥704 billion against loans totaling CN¥358.1 billion, supported by low-risk funding sources comprising 86% liabilities from customer deposits. Recent leadership changes see Mr. Yao Chunhe poised to take over as Chairman pending regulatory approval, signaling potential strategic shifts ahead.

SEHK:6138 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SEHK:6138 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Ningbo Runhe High-Tech Materials (SZSE:300727)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Ningbo Runhe High-Tech Materials Co., Ltd. operates in the high-tech materials industry and has a market capitalization of CN¥3.60 billion.

Operations: Ningbo Runhe High-Tech Materials generates revenue primarily from its high-tech materials segment. The company has a market capitalization of CN¥3.60 billion.

Ningbo Runhe High-Tech Materials, a player in the chemical sector, has been showing promising growth. Over the past year, earnings surged by 14.2%, outpacing the industry average of -5.3%. The company reported sales of CNY 993.65 million for the first nine months of 2024, up from CNY 854.42 million a year prior, with net income rising to CNY 69.89 million from CNY 61 million last year. Its debt-to-equity ratio has increased to 27.2% over five years but remains manageable with well-covered interest payments (23.7x EBIT coverage). Revenue is expected to grow annually by approximately 17%, indicating robust future potential.

SZSE:300727 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SZSE:300727 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Kuo Yang Construction (TWSE:2505)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Kuo Yang Construction Co., Ltd. is involved in the construction of public housing projects in Taiwan and has a market capitalization of NT$8.49 billion.

Operations: Kuo Yang Construction generates revenue primarily from its public housing construction projects in Taiwan. The company has a market capitalization of NT$8.49 billion.

Kuo Yang Construction, a nimble player in the real estate sector, has shown mixed performance recently. Over the past year, earnings surged by 139%, outpacing industry growth of 52%. However, its net debt to equity ratio remains high at 56%, suggesting leverage concerns. The company's third-quarter sales fell to TWD 73 million from TWD 150 million last year, while net income slightly dipped to TWD 38 million from TWD 41 million. Despite these challenges, Kuo Yang's strategic relocation in Taipei hints at expansion ambitions that could bolster future prospects.

TWSE:2505 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
TWSE:2505 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

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