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Undiscovered Gems In Hong Kong To Explore This October 2024

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As Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index experiences a significant rally, spurred by China's recent stimulus measures, the market sentiment is shifting positively with renewed interest in small-cap stocks. In this dynamic environment, investors are on the lookout for undiscovered gems that exhibit strong fundamentals and potential growth opportunities amidst these favorable economic conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Lion Rock Group16.91%14.33%10.15%★★★★★★
E-Commodities Holdings21.33%9.04%28.46%★★★★★★
C&D Property Management Group1.32%37.15%41.55%★★★★★★
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%★★★★★★
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings60.96%4.62%10.02%★★★★★☆
Time Interconnect Technology151.14%24.74%19.78%★★★★☆☆
Chongqing Machinery & Electric27.77%8.82%11.12%★★★★☆☆
Pizu Group Holdings48.34%-4.53%-19.78%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 173 stocks from our SEHK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Poly Property Group (SEHK:119)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Poly Property Group Co., Limited is an investment holding company involved in property investment, development, and management across Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately HK$8.06 billion.

Operations: Poly Property Group generates revenue primarily from its property development business, which accounts for CN¥35.59 billion, and its property investment and management segment, contributing CN¥1.87 billion. Hotel operations add CN¥377.21 million to the revenue stream.

Poly Property Group, a notable player in the Hong Kong market, has seen its earnings grow by an impressive 531% over the past year, outpacing the real estate industry's -11.2%. Despite this growth, their net debt to equity ratio stands at a high 91.1%, which could be concerning for some investors. Recent sales figures show contracted sales value reaching RMB 36.8 billion by August 2024 with an average selling price of RMB 25,628 per sq.m., reflecting robust operational performance amidst market challenges.

SEHK:119 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Get Nice Financial Group (SEHK:1469)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Get Nice Financial Group Limited is an investment holding company that offers financial services in Hong Kong with a market capitalization of HK$2.15 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from securities margin financing (HK$204.97 million) and broking services (HK$127.13 million). Asset management and corporate finance contribute smaller portions, with revenues of HK$0.59 million and HK$2.11 million, respectively. Financial instruments investments resulted in a negative contribution of HK$0.56 million to the overall revenue stream.

With a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.1x, Get Nice Financial Group offers good value compared to the industry average of 18.9x, despite recent significant insider selling. The company has shown resilience with earnings growth of 1.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry's -50% performance. Notably, it is debt-free now compared to five years ago when its debt-to-equity ratio was 5.9%, and it continues to generate positive free cash flow (A$349 million).

SEHK:1469 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Carote (SEHK:2549)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Carote Ltd is an investment holding company that offers kitchenware products to brand-owners and retailers under the CAROTE brand, with a market cap of HK$49 billion.

Operations: Carote Ltd generates revenue primarily from its Branded Business, contributing CN¥1.58 billion, while the ODM Business adds CN¥210.80 million.

Carote recently completed an IPO, raising HK$750.62 million by offering shares at HK$5.78 each with a slight discount of HK$0.14 per share. This move might bolster its financial standing, as the company enjoys high-quality earnings and has more cash than total debt, indicating sound financial health. Notably, Carote's earnings surged 92% last year, outpacing the Consumer Durables industry growth of 20%, suggesting robust business momentum despite illiquid shares.

SEHK:2549 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

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