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Hidden Treasures In Hong Kong Featuring Three Promising Small Caps

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As global markets experience fluctuations, with the Hang Seng Index recently seeing a notable decline, investors are increasingly turning their attention to small-cap stocks in Hong Kong for potential opportunities amidst broader market volatility. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap companies requires careful consideration of their growth potential and resilience against economic shifts.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
PW Medtech Group0.06%22.33%-17.56%★★★★★★
C&D Property Management Group1.32%37.15%41.55%★★★★★★
ManpowerGroup Greater ChinaNA14.56%1.58%★★★★★★
Sundart Holdings0.92%-2.32%-3.94%★★★★★★
China Leon Inspection Holding8.55%21.36%22.77%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Xin Point Holdings1.77%10.88%22.83%★★★★★☆
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings60.96%4.62%10.02%★★★★★☆
Lvji Technology Holdings3.06%4.56%-1.87%★★★★★☆
Chongqing Machinery & Electric27.77%8.82%11.12%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 168 stocks from our SEHK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

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 HK$13.66 billion.

Operations: Kinetic Development generates its revenue primarily from the extraction and sale of coal products in China. The company has a market capitalization of HK$13.66 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the industry.

Kinetic Development Group, a relatively small player in its sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings rising by 39% over the past year, outpacing the broader oil and gas industry. The company reported sales of CNY 2.53 billion for the first half of 2024, significantly higher than last year's CNY 1.49 billion. Its debt to equity ratio improved from 28% to just under 13% over five years, indicating effective financial management and positioning it as a potential value opportunity trading well below estimated fair value.

SEHK:1277 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
SEHK:1277 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

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 and networking cable products across various international markets, with a market cap of approximately HK$9.93 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams include server and cable assembly segments, generating HK$2.57 billion and HK$2.57 billion respectively, alongside digital cable contributing HK$1.36 billion.

Time Interconnect Technology, a nimble player in the industry, reported a net income of HK$202.6 million for the first half of 2024, up from HK$151.11 million last year. Sales reached HK$2.67 billion compared to HK$2.63 billion previously, reflecting growth driven by medical equipment and data center sectors with improved margins. The company announced an interim dividend of HK$0.01 per share totaling HK$19.47 million, showcasing its commitment to returning value to shareholders while navigating market dynamics effectively.

SEHK:1729 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
SEHK:1729 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 cap of HK$10.19 billion.

Operations: Guoquan Food generates revenue primarily through retail sales in grocery stores, amounting to CN¥5.99 billion.

Guoquan Food, a smaller player in the Hong Kong market, reported half-year sales of CNY 2.67 billion, slightly down from CNY 2.76 billion last year. Net income also saw a decrease to CNY 85.98 million from CNY 107.7 million previously, with basic earnings per share at CNY 0.0313 compared to last year's CNY 0.0403. Despite recent volatility in share price and leadership changes, it remains undervalued by approximately 51%, offering potential investment value amidst industry challenges.

SEHK:2517 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
SEHK:2517 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

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