Exploring October 2024's Undiscovered Gems in Hong Kong Stocks

The Hong Kong stock market has experienced a significant upswing, with the Hang Seng Index climbing 10.2% in response to optimism surrounding Beijing's extensive support measures, despite ongoing global tensions and economic uncertainties. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth becomes crucial, particularly those that can navigate current geopolitical challenges and capitalize on supportive economic policies.

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%	★★★★★★
E-Commodities Holdings	21.33%	9.04%	28.46%	★★★★★★
C&D Property Management Group	1.32%	37.15%	41.55%	★★★★★★
ManpowerGroup Greater China	NA	14.56%	1.58%	★★★★★★
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)	NA	-3.84%	16.33%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Xin Point Holdings	1.77%	10.88%	22.83%	★★★★★☆
Lvji Technology Holdings	3.06%	4.56%	-1.87%	★★★★★☆
Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings	14.22%	-1.39%	-14.93%	★★★★★☆
Pizu Group Holdings	48.34%	-4.53%	-19.78%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 173 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 capitalization of approximately HK$14.92 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the extraction and sale of coal products in China. It has a market capitalization of approximately HK$14.92 billion.

Kinetic Development Group, a smaller player in the market, has shown robust financial health with its debt to equity ratio decreasing from 28.4% to 12.5% over five years. The company reported impressive earnings growth of 39.2%, outpacing the industry average of 4.6%. Trading at a substantial discount of 54% below estimated fair value, it also announced a special dividend of HK$0.04 per share recently, reflecting strong cash flow and profitability prospects.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Kinetic Development Group's performance by reading our health report here.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Kinetic Development Group's's past performance.

Bank of Gansu (SEHK:2139)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Bank of Gansu Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiary Pingliang Jingning Chengji Rural Bank Co., Ltd., offers a range of banking services in the People’s Republic of China and has a market capitalization of approximately HK$6.78 billion.

Operations: Bank of Gansu generates revenue primarily through retail banking (CN¥2.10 billion) and corporate banking (CN¥1.21 billion), while its financial market operations reported a negative impact of CN¥368.60 million.

With total assets of CN¥422.2 billion and equity at CN¥33.6 billion, Bank of Gansu stands out with a robust allowance for bad loans at 135%, covering its 1.9% non-performing loan ratio effectively. The bank's funding is primarily low risk, with customer deposits making up 86% of liabilities, ensuring stability despite a volatile share price recently. While earnings have dipped by 6.4% annually over five years, the price-to-earnings ratio remains attractive at 9.7x against the market's 10.6x.

• Dive into the specifics of Bank of Gansu here with our thorough health report.

• Gain insights into Bank of Gansu's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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 cap of HK$3.91 billion.

Operations: Carote Ltd generates revenue through two primary segments: the ODM Business, which contributes CN¥210.80 million, and the Branded Business, which brings in CN¥1.58 billion.

Carote recently made waves with a HKD 750.62 million IPO, offering shares at HKD 5.78 each, showcasing its value proposition. Trading at a hefty discount of 77.9% below estimated fair value, Carote's earnings have surged by 92%, outpacing the Consumer Durables industry growth of 20%. The company boasts more cash than total debt and maintains high-quality earnings, although its shares remain highly illiquid in the market.

• Take a closer look at Carote's potential here in our health report.

• Explore historical data to track Carote's performance over time in our Past section.

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