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Discovering Hidden Opportunities in Hong Kong with These 3 Undiscovered Gems

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In recent weeks, the Hong Kong market has experienced notable fluctuations, reflecting broader global economic uncertainties and investor sentiment. Despite these challenges, the search for undervalued opportunities within small-cap stocks remains a compelling strategy for discerning investors. Identifying promising stocks in such an environment often involves looking beyond the surface to find companies with solid fundamentals and growth potential that have been overlooked by the broader market.

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%★★★★★★
PW Medtech Group0.06%22.33%-17.56%★★★★★★
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)NA-3.84%16.33%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings60.96%4.62%10.02%★★★★★☆
HBM Holdings52.89%66.59%31.70%★★★★★☆
TIL Enviro47.97%-23.09%-8.84%★★★★☆☆
Pizu Group Holdings48.34%-4.53%-19.78%★★★★☆☆
Billion Industrial Holdings3.63%18.00%-11.38%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 172 stocks from our SEHK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

IVD Medical Holding (SEHK:1931)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: IVD Medical Holding Limited, with a market cap of HK$1.99 billion, is an investment holding company that distributes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products in Mainland China and internationally.

Operations: IVD Medical Holding generates revenue primarily from its distribution business (CN¥2.86 billion), followed by after-sales services (CN¥196.47 million) and self-branded products (CN¥9.05 million).

IVD Medical Holding reported half-year sales of CNY 1.35 billion, slightly down from CNY 1.38 billion last year, while net income rose to CNY 125.29 million from CNY 103.01 million. Basic earnings per share improved to CNY 0.0927 from CNY 0.0762 a year ago, reflecting solid performance despite a challenging market environment. The company recently filed for a follow-on equity offering worth HKD 189.64 million and experienced executive changes with Ms. Lam Wai Yan's resignation as joint company secretary effective July 2024.

SEHK:1931 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024
SEHK:1931 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

YesAsia Holdings (SEHK:2209)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: YesAsia Holdings Limited is an investment holding company involved in the procurement, sale, and trading of Asian fashion and lifestyle, beauty, cosmetics, accessories, and entertainment products with a market cap of HK$2.63 billion.

Operations: YesAsia Holdings generates revenue primarily from two segments: Entertainment Products (HK$2.56 million) and Fashion & Lifestyle and Beauty Products (HK$270.65 million). The company has a market cap of HK$2.63 billion.

YesAsia Holdings has shown impressive growth, reporting a net income of US$11.11 million for the first half of 2024, up from US$1.56 million last year. Revenue surged to US$163.35 million from US$90.66 million due to increased sales in beauty products through YesStyle Platforms and AsianBeautyWholesale. The company declared a final dividend of HKD 5 cents per share for 2023, reflecting strong performance and commitment to shareholder returns despite recent significant insider selling activity over the past three months.

SEHK:2209 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
SEHK:2209 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Wanguo International Mining Group (SEHK:3939)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Wanguo International Mining Group Limited is an investment holding company involved in mining, ore processing, and the sale of concentrate products in China and the Solomon Islands, with a market cap of HK$7.33 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue streams primarily come from the Yifeng Project (CN¥749.25 million) and the Solomon Project (CN¥912.63 million).

Wanguo Gold Group, previously Wanguo International Mining, reported a significant earnings growth of 89.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry’s 23.1%. For the half-year ending June 2024, sales reached CNY927.86 million with net income rising to CNY254.27 million from CNY147.11 million a year ago. The company announced an interim dividend of HKD0.12 per share and recently appointed Deloitte as its new auditor to support its global expansion efforts.

SEHK:3939 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024
SEHK:3939 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

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