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Undiscovered Gems In Hong Kong And 2 Other Promising Small Caps

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In recent weeks, the Hong Kong market has mirrored global trends, with the Hang Seng Index experiencing a notable decline amid weak corporate earnings and economic data. Despite this backdrop, investors are increasingly looking towards small-cap stocks for potential opportunities as broader market sentiment remains cautious. Identifying promising stocks in such an environment requires a focus on companies with strong fundamentals, innovative business models, and resilience to economic fluctuations.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Lion Rock Group16.91%14.33%10.15%★★★★★★
C&D Property Management Group1.32%37.15%41.55%★★★★★★
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)NA-3.84%16.33%★★★★★★
ManpowerGroup Greater ChinaNA14.56%1.58%★★★★★★
Sundart Holdings0.92%-2.32%-3.94%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Xin Point Holdings1.77%10.88%22.83%★★★★★☆
HBM Holdings52.89%66.59%31.70%★★★★★☆
Pizu Group Holdings48.34%-4.53%-19.78%★★★★☆☆
Billion Industrial Holdings3.63%18.00%-11.38%★★★★☆☆

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Kinetic Development Group (SEHK:1277)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Kinetic Development Group Limited, an investment holding company with a market cap of HK$10.54 billion, engages in the extraction and sale of coal products in the People’s Republic of China.

Operations: Kinetic Development Group generates revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of coal products in China. The company has a market cap of HK$10.54 billion.

Kinetic Development Group has demonstrated impressive growth, with earnings rising 39.2% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Oil and Gas industry average of 4.6%. The company reported half-year sales of CNY 2.53 billion and net income of CNY 1.10 billion, both substantial increases from a year ago. Trading at 67% below its estimated fair value, Kinetic's debt to equity ratio has improved from 28.4% to a satisfactory 12.5% over five years, reflecting prudent financial management.

SEHK:1277 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

Wanguo International Mining Group (SEHK:3939)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Wanguo International Mining Group Limited is an investment holding company involved in mining, ore processing, and the sale of concentrate products in the People’s Republic of China and Solomon Islands with a market cap of HK$7.28 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Yifeng Project (CN¥749.25 million) and Solomon Project (CN¥912.63 million).

Wanguo Gold Group, formerly Wanguo International Mining Group, has shown robust performance with earnings growth of 89.9% over the past year, surpassing the Metals and Mining industry's 23.1%. The company reported sales of ¥927.86 million for H1 2024, up from ¥581.19 million a year ago, with net income rising to ¥254.27 million from ¥147.11 million in the same period. Additionally, its EBIT covers interest payments by an impressive 91 times, reflecting strong financial health and operational efficiency.

SEHK:3939 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$2.51 billion.

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

AGTech Holdings, a smaller player in Hong Kong's tech scene, recently reported sales of HK$766.58 million for the fifteen months ending March 2024, with net income at HK$31.86 million. The company has no debt and has seen its debt-to-equity ratio drop from 13.8% five years ago to zero now. Despite becoming profitable this year, its share price remains highly volatile over the past three months.

SEHK:8279 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

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