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Exploring Poly Property Group And 2 Other Hidden Small Caps with Solid Financials

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Amid a surge in Chinese stocks driven by robust stimulus measures from Beijing, the Hong Kong market has experienced renewed investor interest, with the Hang Seng Index gaining 13%. This positive sentiment creates an opportune moment to explore small-cap companies with solid financials that may benefit from these macroeconomic developments. In this context, identifying stocks like Poly Property Group and other hidden gems can provide unique opportunities for investors seeking stability and potential growth within the dynamic landscape of Hong Kong's equity market.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Lion Rock Group16.91%14.33%10.15%★★★★★★
E-Commodities Holdings21.33%9.04%28.46%★★★★★★
C&D Property Management Group1.32%37.15%41.55%★★★★★★
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)NA-3.84%16.33%★★★★★★
Sundart Holdings0.92%-2.32%-3.94%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings60.96%4.62%10.02%★★★★★☆
Time Interconnect Technology151.14%24.74%19.78%★★★★☆☆
Chongqing Machinery & Electric27.77%8.82%11.12%★★★★☆☆
Pizu Group Holdings48.34%-4.53%-19.78%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 172 stocks from our SEHK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

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 cap of approximately HK$8.06 billion.

Operations: Poly Property Group generates revenue primarily from its property development business, contributing CN¥35.59 billion, and property investment and management, adding CN¥1.87 billion. The hotel operations segment provides an additional CN¥377.21 million in revenue.

Poly Property Group stands out with its high-quality earnings and impressive 531% earnings growth over the past year, significantly outperforming the real estate industry's -11.2%. Despite trading at a substantial discount of 92.7% below estimated fair value, challenges persist with a high net debt to equity ratio of 91.1%, indicating financial leverage concerns. Recent sales figures highlight robust activity, achieving RMB 36.8 billion in contracted sales by August 2024, reflecting strong market engagement despite a downturn impacting gross profit margins.

SEHK:119 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
SEHK:119 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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 approximately HK$9.48 billion.

Operations: Guoquan Food generates revenue primarily from its retail segment, specifically grocery stores, amounting to CN¥5.99 billion.

Guoquan Food, a small player in the market, reported half-year sales of CNY 2.67 billion, down from CNY 2.76 billion the previous year. Net income also saw a dip to CNY 86 million from CNY 108 million. Despite these figures, it trades at a significant discount of 55% below its estimated fair value and maintains high-quality earnings with positive free cash flow of CNY 467.84 million as of June 2024.

SEHK:2517 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
SEHK:2517 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Carote (SEHK:2549)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Carote Ltd is an investment holding company that supplies kitchenware products to brand-owners and retailers under the CAROTE brand, with a market cap of HK$4.90 billion.

Operations: Carote Ltd generates revenue primarily through its Branded Business segment, which accounts for CN¥1.58 billion, significantly overshadowing the ODM Business segment at CN¥210.80 million.

Carote recently made waves with its HKD 750.62 million IPO, offering shares at HKD 5.78 each, highlighting its potential in the market. The company shows a promising trajectory with earnings growth of 92% over the past year, outpacing the Consumer Durables industry’s 20%. Trading at a significant discount of 72% below estimated fair value suggests untapped potential. Carote's high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow further bolster confidence in its financial health and future prospects.

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

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