Unveiling Undiscovered Gems in Hong Kong This October 2024

As the global markets navigate through a complex economic landscape, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index has recently faced challenges, contrasting with gains seen in other regions such as the U.S. small-cap indices. In this environment, identifying potential growth opportunities often involves looking beyond headline indices to uncover stocks with strong fundamentals and resilience amid broader market shifts.

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%	★★★★★★
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)	NA	-3.84%	16.33%	★★★★★★
Changjiu Holdings	NA	11.84%	2.46%	★★★★★★
Sundart Holdings	0.92%	-2.32%	-3.94%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Carote	2.36%	85.09%	92.12%	★★★★★☆
Billion Industrial Holdings	3.63%	18.00%	-11.38%	★★★★★☆
Time Interconnect Technology	151.14%	24.74%	19.78%	★★★★☆☆
Pizu Group Holdings	48.34%	-4.53%	-19.78%	★★★★☆☆

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Tianjin Port Development Holdings (SEHK:3382)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Tianjin Port Development Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, operates the port of Tianjin in the People’s Republic of China with a market capitalization of HK$4.25 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from cargo handling (HK$7.62 billion), sales (HK$3.78 billion), and port ancillary services (HK$3.14 billion).

Tianjin Port Development Holdings, a relatively small player in the infrastructure sector, has made notable strides with earnings growth of 26% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 9.7%. This performance is underpinned by high-quality earnings and a robust debt management strategy, evidenced by a reduction in its debt-to-equity ratio from 54.9% to 17.4% over five years. Despite net income dipping to HK$418 million from HK$474 million last year, sales rose to HK$6.75 billion from HK$6.24 billion in the same period, reflecting potential resilience amid market fluctuations. The company's addition to the S&P Global BMI Index further highlights its growing recognition within the market landscape.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Tianjin Port Development Holdings' health report.

• Learn about Tianjin Port Development Holdings' historical performance.

Golden Throat Holdings Group (SEHK:6896)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Golden Throat Holdings Group Company Limited is an investment holding company that manufactures and sells pharmaceutical, healthcare food, and other products in the People’s Republic of China with a market cap of HK$2.41 billion.

Operations: Golden Throat Holdings Group generates revenue primarily from its pharmaceuticals segment, amounting to CN¥1.01 billion.

Golden Throat Holdings, a smaller player in the Hong Kong market, shows a mixed financial picture. Despite a challenging year with earnings growth at -24.4%, its price-to-earnings ratio stands attractively at 8.4x, below the market average of 10x. The company has more cash than total debt and maintains high-quality past earnings, indicating sound financial health. Recent results for the half-year ending June 2024 showed sales of CNY 524 million and net income of CNY 134 million, reflecting steady performance compared to last year’s figures. Earnings per share rose slightly to CNY 0.1815 from CNY 0.1652 previously, suggesting modest progress despite broader industry challenges.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Golden Throat Holdings Group with our detailed analytical health report.

• Examine Golden Throat Holdings Group's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical (SEHK:719)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical Company Limited, with a market cap of approximately HK$9.73 billion, is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of bulk pharmaceuticals, preparations, and chemical products across China and international markets including the Americas and Europe.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from preparations, chemical bulk drugs, and pharmaceutical intermediates with figures of CN¥4.68 billion, CN¥2.81 billion, and CN¥2.42 billion respectively.

Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical, a smaller player in the Hong Kong market, shows a promising yet mixed financial landscape. The company's debt to equity ratio has improved significantly from 44.6% to 28.1% over five years, indicating better financial management. Although its earnings growth of 12.1% per year over five years is commendable, recent performance at 1.2% lags behind the industry average of 6.4%. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.7x below the market average and high-quality past earnings, it remains attractive for value seekers despite recent modest net income figures and dividend announcements reflecting stability rather than rapid growth potential.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical stock in this health report.

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

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