Three Undiscovered Gems in Hong Kong for August 2024

As global markets react to anticipated interest rate cuts and small-cap stocks outperform their larger counterparts, the Hong Kong market presents unique opportunities for discerning investors. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial for navigating the evolving economic landscape.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings	60.96%	4.62%	10.02%	★★★★★★
Lion Rock Group	16.91%	14.33%	10.15%	★★★★★★
E-Commodities Holdings	21.33%	9.04%	28.46%	★★★★★★
PW Medtech Group	NA	17.93%	-2.70%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
JiaXing Gas Group	17.72%	26.04%	22.07%	★★★★★☆
Changjiu Holdings	14.09%	12.87%	-4.74%	★★★★★☆
Time Interconnect Technology	212.50%	27.21%	15.01%	★★★★☆☆
Pizu Group Holdings	48.34%	-4.53%	-19.78%	★★★★☆☆
Billion Industrial Holdings	3.63%	18.00%	-11.38%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 178 stocks from our SEHK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

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$6.54 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Yifeng Project (CN¥749.25 million) and Solomon Project (CN¥912.63 million).

Wanguo International Mining Group, now Wanguo Gold Group, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging 89.9% in the past year, outpacing the industry average of 14.8%. Recent half-year results highlight a net income jump to CNY 254.27 million from CNY 147.11 million last year and sales rising to CNY 927.86 million from CNY 581.19 million previously reported. The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.12 per share and maintains a strong cash position relative to its debt levels.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Wanguo International Mining Group.

• Evaluate Wanguo International Mining Group's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

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 globally, with a market cap of HK$6.44 billion.

Operations: COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) generates revenue from various segments including General Trading (HK$478.19 million), Coatings (HK$992.94 million), Insurance Brokerage (HK$175.51 million), Ship Trading Agency (HK$99.97 million), and Marine Equipment and Spare Parts (HK$1.73 billion).

COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) has shown strong performance with a 24.8% earnings growth over the past year, surpassing the Infrastructure industry’s 9.3%. The company is debt-free, contrasting its debt to equity ratio of 0.8 five years ago. Recently, it announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.265 per share for the first half of 2024 and reported sales of HKD1.75 billion and net income of HKD388 million for the same period, indicating solid financial health and shareholder returns.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong) stock in this health report.

• Understand COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)'s track record by examining our Past report.

China Tobacco International (HK) (SEHK:6055)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: China Tobacco International (HK) Company Limited engages in the tobacco business with a market cap of HK$10.87 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from five primary segments: Brazil Operation Business (HK$766.28 million), Cigarettes Export Business (HK$1.21 billion), New Tobacco Products Export Business (HK$129.98 million), Tobacco Leaf Products Export Business (HK$1.65 billion), and Tobacco Leaf Products Import Business (HK$8.08 billion).

China Tobacco International (HK) has shown impressive growth, with earnings increasing by 59.7% over the past year to HK$643.34 million from HK$456.95 million a year ago. Sales for the first half of 2024 reached HK$8.70 billion, up from HK$7.74 billion in the same period last year, reflecting strong performance in both cigarette and tobacco leaf product segments. The company also declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.15 per share, reinforcing investor confidence amid robust revenue and profit increases driven by strategic optimization and favorable market conditions post-pandemic recovery.

• Get an in-depth perspective on China Tobacco International (HK)'s performance by reading our health report here.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into China Tobacco International (HK)'s's past performance.

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