Stock Analysis

Undiscovered Gems with Strong Fundamentals to Explore This December 2024

SEHK:6826
Source: Shutterstock

As global markets continue to reach new heights, with the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 indices hitting record intraday highs, investor sentiment remains buoyant despite geopolitical tensions and tariff concerns. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial for navigating potential market shifts.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Mendelson Infrastructures & Industries32.64%6.72%15.39%★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing0.31%2.12%6.94%★★★★★★
Canal Shipping AgenciesNA8.92%22.01%★★★★★★
Rimoni IndustriesNA4.80%4.03%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Toho Bank74.70%1.80%25.54%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4635 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology (SEHK:6826)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology Co., Ltd. is a company engaged in the production and sale of biologics, with a market capitalization of HK$14.38 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the production and sale of biologics, particularly medical hyaluronic acid, amounting to CN¥2.75 billion.

Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology, a promising player in the biotech sector, has shown robust earnings growth of 24.5% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 4%. The company reported sales of CNY 2.07 billion for the first nine months of 2024, up from CNY 1.98 billion a year earlier, with net income rising to CNY 340.89 million from CNY 326.8 million. Trading at approximately 78% below its estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation. Despite an increased debt-to-equity ratio from 0.7 to 7 over five years, it remains financially sound with more cash than total debt and positive free cash flow.

SEHK:6826 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
SEHK:6826 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Feilong Auto Components (SZSE:002536)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Feilong Auto Components Co., Ltd. processes, manufactures, and sells auto parts in China and internationally with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥6.28 billion.

Operations: Feilong Auto Components generates revenue primarily from its automotive parts segment, amounting to CN¥4.50 billion.

Feilong Auto Components, a promising player in the auto parts sector, has shown solid financial health with earnings rising by 21.3% over the past year, outpacing industry growth of 10.5%. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio of 21.5x is attractive compared to the broader CN market at 36.3x, indicating good value potential. Over five years, Feilong's debt to equity ratio improved significantly from 25.2% to just 6.6%, reflecting prudent financial management and more cash than its total debt suggests stability. Recent dividends highlight shareholder returns with CNY1 per ten shares paid recently in November 2024, enhancing investor appeal further.

SZSE:002536 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024
SZSE:002536 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024

Shenglan Technology (SZSE:300843)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Shenglan Technology Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of electronic connectors, wire harness components, and precision parts globally with a market cap of CN¥4.67 billion.

Operations: Shenglan Technology generates revenue through the sale of electronic connectors, wire harness components, and precision parts. The company's financial performance is reflected in its market capitalization of CN¥4.67 billion.

Shenglan Technology, a small player in the electronics sector, has seen its earnings rise by 31% over the past year, outpacing the industry’s modest 1.8% growth. Despite this impressive earnings performance, revenue for nine months ending September dropped to CNY 923 million from CNY 944 million last year. Net income improved to CNY 88 million from CNY 72 million previously, with basic EPS climbing to CNY 0.58 from CNY 0.48. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio rose to 22% over five years while maintaining more cash than total debt suggests financial prudence amidst shareholder dilution concerns recently noted.

SZSE:300843 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
SZSE:300843 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Taking Advantage

Contemplating Other Strategies?

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

New: Manage All Your Stock Portfolios in One Place

We've created the ultimate portfolio companion for stock investors, and it's free.

• Connect an unlimited number of Portfolios and see your total in one currency
• Be alerted to new Warning Signs or Risks via email or mobile
• Track the Fair Value of your stocks

Try a Demo Portfolio for Free

Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com