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Three Undiscovered Gems In Hong Kong To Enhance Your Investment Portfolio

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As global markets continue to navigate economic uncertainties and shifts in monetary policy, the Hong Kong market has shown resilience with its small-cap stocks offering unique opportunities for investors. In light of recent market dynamics, identifying undervalued stocks with strong growth potential can be a strategic move to enhance your investment portfolio.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
E-Commodities Holdings21.33%9.04%28.46%★★★★★★
C&D Property Management Group1.32%37.15%41.55%★★★★★★
PW Medtech Group0.06%22.33%-17.56%★★★★★★
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)NA-3.84%16.33%★★★★★★
ManpowerGroup Greater ChinaNA14.56%1.58%★★★★★★
Changjiu HoldingsNA11.84%2.46%★★★★★★
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%★★★★★☆
Pizu Group Holdings48.34%-4.53%-19.78%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 170 stocks from our SEHK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Kinetic Development Group (SEHK:1277)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Kinetic Development Group Limited, with a market cap of HK$10.79 billion, is an investment holding company involved in the extraction and sale of coal products in the People’s Republic of China.

Operations: Kinetic Development Group Limited derives its revenue primarily from the extraction and sale of coal products in China. The company reported CN¥6.73 billion in revenue for the most recent period. Net profit margin stands at 15%.

Kinetic Development Group has reported impressive earnings growth of 39.2% over the past year, far outpacing the Oil and Gas industry's 4.6%. Trading at 66.5% below its estimated fair value, it offers significant upside potential. The company's debt to equity ratio improved from 28.4% to 12.5% over five years, and its interest payments are well covered by EBIT (163x). Recent announcements include a special dividend of HKD 0.04 per share and interim results showing net income of CNY1 billion for H1-2024 compared to CNY570 million a year ago.

SEHK:1277 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
SEHK:1277 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

IVD Medical Holding (SEHK:1931)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: IVD Medical Holding Limited, with a market cap of HK$2.73 billion, is an investment holding company that distributes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products in Mainland China and internationally.

Operations: IVD Medical Holding generates revenue primarily from its distribution business (CN¥2.86 billion), followed by after-sales services (CN¥196.47 million) and self-branded products (CN¥9.05 million). The company has a market cap of HK$2.73 billion.

IVD Medical Holding, a smaller player in the healthcare sector, reported half-year sales of CNY 1.35 billion, slightly down from CNY 1.38 billion last year. However, net income rose to CNY 125.29 million from CNY 103.01 million previously, with basic earnings per share increasing to CNY 0.0927 from CNY 0.0762 last year. The company repurchased shares recently and has more cash than total debt despite a rising debt-to-equity ratio over five years (5.4% to 23%).

SEHK:1931 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024
SEHK:1931 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

AGTech Holdings (SEHK:8279)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: AGTech Holdings Limited operates as an integrated technology and services company in the People’s Republic of China and Macau with a market cap of HK$2.45 billion.

Operations: AGTech Holdings generates revenue primarily from Lottery Operations (HK$248.76 million) and Electronic Payment and Related Services (HK$364.50 million).

AGTech Holdings, a small cap stock in Hong Kong, has recently become profitable, making it challenging to compare its earnings growth to the Diversified Financial industry. The company reported net income of HK$31.86 million for the fifteen months ended March 31, 2024. Additionally, AGTech is debt-free now compared to five years ago when its debt-to-equity ratio was 13.8%. Recent board changes include Mr. Zou Liang retiring as a non-executive director due to other business commitments.

SEHK:8279 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
SEHK:8279 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

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