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ORION Holdings And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In Asia With Promising Potential

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As global markets navigate the complexities of trade policies and economic indicators, Asian stocks have shown resilience amid fluctuating investor sentiment. In this dynamic environment, discovering promising small-cap companies can provide opportunities for growth, as these firms often exhibit unique value propositions and potential for expansion in their respective sectors.

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Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Asia

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Ryoyu SystemsNA5.05%16.94%★★★★★★
Natural Food International HoldingNA5.61%32.98%★★★★★★
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)NA0.57%18.65%★★★★★★
Shangri-La HotelNA23.33%39.56%★★★★★★
Neosem1.48%23.75%22.84%★★★★★★
Shanghai Haixin Group0.58%-2.63%6.76%★★★★★★
Tohoku SteelNA5.34%-2.26%★★★★★★
Ningbo Henghe Precision IndustryLtd66.02%5.50%23.91%★★★★☆☆
Techno Smart10.18%12.81%17.66%★★★★☆☆
Red phase1.92%-11.27%-29.84%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 2607 stocks from our Asian Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

ORION Holdings (KOSE:A001800)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: ORION Holdings Corp. is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of confectioneries across South Korea, China, and international markets with a market capitalization of ₩1.34 trillion.

Operations: ORION Holdings generates revenue primarily from its confectionery segment, which accounts for ₩3.90 trillion. The company's net profit margin is a key financial metric to consider when evaluating its profitability.

ORION Holdings, a promising player in the Asian market, has shown impressive financial resilience. Over the past year, its earnings surged by 43.3%, significantly outpacing the Food industry's -8.5% performance. The company's debt to equity ratio improved from 10.6% to 3.1% over five years, indicating prudent financial management with cash exceeding total debt levels. Despite a dip in Q1 net income from KRW 46 billion to KRW 38 billion compared to last year, ORION's sales nearly doubled from KRW 12 billion to KRW 24 billion during the same period, reflecting robust operational growth amidst industry challenges.

KOSE:A001800 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2025
KOSE:A001800 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2025

Time Interconnect Technology (SEHK:1729)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Time Interconnect Technology Limited is an investment holding company that manufactures and sells cable assembly, digital cable, and server products across various international markets, with a market cap of approximately HK$11.51 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams include server products generating HK$3.19 billion, cable assembly at HK$2.79 billion, and digital cable contributing HK$1.44 billion.

Time Interconnect Technology, a small player in the tech sector, showcases strong earnings growth of 22%, outpacing its industry peers. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 48.8%, the company manages its interest payments effectively with an EBIT coverage of 11 times. Recent strategic moves include securing supply agreements with Luxvisions and BCS Automotive Interface Solutions, potentially boosting future revenue streams. The company's decision to declare a dividend of HKD 0.13 per share reflects confidence in its financial health, even as it navigates through a volatile share price landscape over recent months.

SEHK:1729 Debt to Equity as at Jun 2025
SEHK:1729 Debt to Equity as at Jun 2025

Century Iron and Steel IndustrialLtd (TWSE:9958)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Century Iron and Steel Industrial Ltd operates in the steel industry, focusing on the production of building reinforcing steel structures, with a market capitalization of NT$50.40 billion.

Operations: Century Iron and Steel Industrial Ltd generates revenue primarily from its building reinforcing steel structure segment, amounting to NT$13.24 billion.

Century Iron and Steel Industrial Co., Ltd. is making waves with a recent dividend increase to TWD 4.0 per share, reflecting its commitment to rewarding shareholders. Despite a dip in Q1 net income to TWD 363.24 million from TWD 650.76 million the previous year, sales rose significantly to TWD 3,916.84 million from TWD 3,148.96 million, showcasing robust demand for its products. The company has also initiated a buyback program for up to 5 million shares valued at TWD 1,350 million as part of efforts to enhance shareholder value and corporate credibility amidst volatile market conditions over the past three months.

TWSE:9958 Debt to Equity as at Jun 2025
TWSE:9958 Debt to Equity as at Jun 2025

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