Discovering Undiscovered Gems in Hong Kong September 2024

As global markets react to the Federal Reserve's first rate cut in over four years, small-cap indices have shown resilience despite remaining below their all-time highs. This backdrop provides a unique opportunity to explore lesser-known stocks in Hong Kong that could benefit from the evolving economic landscape. In this context, identifying promising stocks involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals, growth potential, and the ability to navigate current market conditions effectively.

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%	★★★★★★
C&D Property Management Group	1.32%	37.15%	41.55%	★★★★★★
PW Medtech Group	0.06%	22.33%	-17.56%	★★★★★★
ManpowerGroup Greater China	NA	14.56%	1.58%	★★★★★★
China Leon Inspection Holding	8.55%	21.36%	22.77%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Xin Point Holdings	1.77%	10.88%	22.83%	★★★★★☆
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings	60.96%	4.62%	10.02%	★★★★★☆
Chongqing Machinery & Electric	27.77%	8.82%	11.12%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 170 stocks from our SEHK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Morimatsu International Holdings (SEHK:2155)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Morimatsu International Holdings Company Limited designs, manufactures, installs, operates, and maintains process equipment and systems for chemical, polymerization, and bio-reactions in China and internationally with a market cap of HK$5.67 billion.

Operations: Morimatsu International Holdings generates revenue primarily from the production and sales of various pressure equipment, amounting to CN¥7.15 billion. The company's net profit margin is %.

Morimatsu International Holdings has seen its debt to equity ratio drop from 54.2% to 5.7% over the past five years, indicating strong financial health. Despite earnings growth of 35.1% annually over the same period, recent figures show a net income of CNY375.89 million for H1 2024, down from CNY422.35 million last year. Trading at a significant discount to fair value (66%), Morimatsu also initiated share repurchases in August 2024, enhancing shareholder value through potential EPS improvement.

• Dive into the specifics of Morimatsu International Holdings here with our thorough health report.

• Gain insights into Morimatsu International Holdings' historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Guoquan Food (Shanghai) (SEHK:2517)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Guoquan Food (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. operates as a home meal products company in China with a market cap of HK$6.98 billion.

Operations: Guoquan Food (Shanghai) generates revenue primarily from retail sales through grocery stores, amounting to CN¥5.998 billion. The company's market cap stands at HK$6.98 billion.

Guoquan Food (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. reported half-year sales of CNY 2,665 million, down from CNY 2,760.91 million last year. Net income also saw a dip to CNY 85.98 million from CNY 107.7 million previously. Basic earnings per share fell to CNY 0.0313 compared to last year's CNY 0.0403. The company trades at a significant discount, about 67% below estimated fair value and maintains more cash than total debt, ensuring financial stability despite recent earnings challenges.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Guoquan Food (Shanghai) stock in this health report.

• Assess Guoquan Food (Shanghai)'s past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

Tomson Group (SEHK:258)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Tomson Group Limited is an investment holding company involved in property development and investment, hospitality and leisure, securities trading, and media and entertainment operations across Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China with a market cap of HK$4.94 billion.

Operations: The group's revenue streams include property investment (HK$217.63 million), leisure (HK$49.69 million), and securities trading (HK$20.19 million).

Tomson Group has shown remarkable earnings growth of 2337.4% over the past year, significantly outperforming the Real Estate industry’s -11%. Despite a large one-off loss of HK$71.8M impacting recent financials, the company reported net income of HK$103.67M for H1 2024, up from HK$19.39M a year ago. Earnings per share also increased to HK$0.0503 from HK$0.0098 last year, reflecting improved profitability and operational efficiency despite revenue challenges.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Tomson Group's health report.

• Understand Tomson Group's track record by examining our Past report.

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