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Three Undiscovered Gems In Hong Kong With Strong Potential

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The Hong Kong market, like many global markets, is navigating a complex landscape influenced by broader economic conditions and regional developments. Despite a recent decline in the Hang Seng Index, opportunities remain for discerning investors seeking potential growth in under-the-radar stocks. In this environment, identifying stocks with robust fundamentals and strategic positioning can be key to uncovering hidden gems that may thrive despite broader market challenges.

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%★★★★★★
Changjiu HoldingsNA11.84%2.46%★★★★★★
ManpowerGroup Greater ChinaNA14.56%1.58%★★★★★★
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%★★★★★★
Xin Point Holdings1.77%10.88%22.83%★★★★★☆
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings60.96%4.62%10.02%★★★★★☆
Chongqing Machinery & Electric27.77%8.82%11.12%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 166 stocks from our SEHK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

ZONQING Environmental (SEHK:1855)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: ZONQING Environmental Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers construction and maintenance services focused on landscaping, ecological restoration, and public work projects in the People’s Republic of China, with a market cap of HK$5.55 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams include city renewal construction services generating CN¥1.85 billion and city operation and maintenance services contributing CN¥280.90 million, with design and consultancy services adding CN¥86.75 million.

ZONQING Environmental, a smaller player in its sector, has shown notable financial dynamics. Over the past year, earnings surged by an impressive 2,106%, outpacing the Commercial Services industry average of -8.5%. Despite this growth, sales for the first half of 2024 were CNY 775.65 million compared to CNY 909.82 million a year earlier, with net income slightly down from CNY 37.1 million to CNY 34.26 million. The company boasts high-quality earnings and reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 137.7% to 107.9% over five years but still holds a high net debt-to-equity ratio at 100%.

SEHK:1855 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
SEHK:1855 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

China Boton Group (SEHK:3318)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: China Boton Group Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of flavors, fragrances, and e-cigarette products across China and various international markets with a market capitalization of HK$2.01 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams include e-cigarette products (CN¥831.16 million) and flavor enhancers (CN¥776.68 million), with additional contributions from food flavors, fine fragrances, and investment properties.

China Boton Group, a smaller player in the market, recently reported a net income of CNY 44.33M for the first half of 2024, showing a decrease from CNY 65.36M in the previous year due to economic challenges. Despite this dip, their earnings grew by an impressive 396% over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry average. The company's debt management has improved with its debt-to-equity ratio dropping from 63.5% to 45.7% over five years, indicating stronger financial health. However, interest payments are not fully covered by EBIT at just 2.8x coverage, suggesting room for improvement in operational efficiency.

SEHK:3318 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
SEHK:3318 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Lee & Man Chemical (SEHK:746)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Lee & Man Chemical Company Limited is an investment holding company that manufactures and sells chemical products in the People’s Republic of China, with a market capitalization of HK$3.14 billion.

Operations: Lee & Man Chemical derives the majority of its revenue from its chemical segment, amounting to HK$4.01 billion, with a smaller contribution from property at HK$32.71 million.

Lee & Man Chemical, a relatively small player in Hong Kong's chemical industry, has shown robust financial health with a net debt to equity ratio of 8.3%, significantly down from 49.4% over the past five years. The company posted impressive earnings growth of 44.9% last year, outpacing the broader chemicals sector which saw a -29.6%. Despite being dropped from the S&P Global BMI Index recently, its stock trades at 52.3% below estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation. Recent leadership changes and an interim dividend announcement highlight ongoing strategic adjustments aimed at strengthening its market position further.

SEHK:746 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
SEHK:746 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

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