Three Undiscovered Gems In Asia To Enhance Your Investment Portfolio

As global markets grapple with economic uncertainty and inflation concerns, Asian stocks have shown resilience amidst these challenges. In this environment, identifying stocks that offer potential growth opportunities requires a keen focus on companies with strong fundamentals and adaptability to shifting market conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Asia

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

T.S. Lines (SEHK:2510)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: T.S. Lines Limited is an investment holding company that offers container shipping and related services across the Asia Pacific region, with a market capitalization of HK$10.22 billion.

Operations: Revenue from container shipping and related services is $1.34 billion.

T.S. Lines, a smaller player in the shipping industry, posted impressive financial results for 2024 with sales reaching US$1.34 billion, up from US$874.6 million the previous year. Net income surged to US$365.91 million compared to just US$20.71 million a year prior, reflecting strong operational performance and strategic execution under new leadership by James Chen, who has extensive industry experience and now serves as vice chairman and executive director. Despite high-quality past earnings and no debt burden, future earnings are forecasted to decline by 27.6% annually over the next three years, posing potential challenges ahead.

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COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) (SEHK:517)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. is an investment holding company that offers a range of shipping services both in China and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately HK$7.23 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue streams are primarily derived from marine equipment and spare parts (HK$1.81 billion) and coatings (HK$1.34 billion), with additional contributions from insurance brokerage, ship trading agency, and intelligent shipping services. General trading also adds to the revenue at HK$139.44 million.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) showcases a robust financial profile with debt-free operations, having reduced its debt from a 0.7% ratio five years ago. The company reported sales of HK$3.63 billion for 2024, up from HK$3.34 billion in the previous year, while net income rose to HK$709 million from HK$594 million. Impressively, earnings per share increased to HK$0.48 from HK$0.40 year-on-year, reflecting strong performance and high-quality earnings that outpaced the infrastructure industry's growth rate by 19%. A proposed dividend of HKD 0.215 per share further underscores its commitment to shareholder returns amidst recent board changes and strategic shifts.

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• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)'s's past performance.

Alphamab Oncology (SEHK:9966)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Alphamab Oncology is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, manufacture, and commercialization of oncology biologics with a market capitalization of approximately HK$7.86 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue stream is from its pharmaceuticals segment, generating CN¥640.08 million.

Alphamab Oncology, with its focus on innovative treatments, has shown impressive growth by turning a net loss of CNY 210.59 million in 2023 into a net income of CNY 166.34 million for 2024, alongside sales rising to CNY 640.08 million from CNY 218.77 million the previous year. Their anti-HER2 ADC JSKN003 has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation in China and is progressing through Phase III trials for various cancers, promising better serum stability and efficacy compared to peers. Trading well below fair value estimates, Alphamab's robust pipeline and strategic licensing agreements position it as a compelling player in oncology advancements.

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• Learn about Alphamab Oncology's historical performance.

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