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Three Undiscovered Gems In Hong Kong To Enhance Your Investment Portfolio

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The Hong Kong market has shown resilience amid global economic fluctuations, with the Hang Seng Index recently gaining 1.99%. This positive sentiment provides a fertile ground for investors seeking opportunities in lesser-known stocks that have strong potential. In this context, identifying promising small-cap stocks can be particularly rewarding as they often offer unique growth prospects and are less influenced by broader market volatility.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
E-Commodities Holdings23.22%6.87%31.81%★★★★★★
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings37.35%4.13%12.06%★★★★★★
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)NA-12.97%12.59%★★★★★★
PW Medtech GroupNA17.93%-2.70%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
JiaXing Gas Group17.72%26.04%22.07%★★★★★☆
Xin Point Holdings2.03%9.80%15.04%★★★★★☆
Hung Hing Printing Group3.97%-2.51%33.57%★★★★★☆
Changjiu Holdings14.09%12.87%-4.74%★★★★★☆
Pizu Group Holdings48.34%-4.53%-19.78%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 167 stocks from our SEHK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Time Interconnect Technology (SEHK:1729)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Time Interconnect Technology Limited, with a market cap of HK$7.16 billion, manufactures and sells cable assembly and networking cable products across various international markets including China, the United States, and the Netherlands.

Operations: Time Interconnect Technology Limited generates revenue primarily from its Server (HK$2.98 billion), Digital Cable (HK$1.18 billion), and Cable Assembly (HK$2.31 billion) segments.

Time Interconnect Technology has shown robust growth with earnings surging by 93% over the past year, outpacing the Electrical industry’s 11%. The company repurchased shares in 2024 and announced a final dividend of HK$0.007 per share for nine months ending December 2023. Despite high debt levels, with a net debt to equity ratio at 184.9%, their EBIT covers interest payments nine times over, indicating strong financial health.

SEHK:1729 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
SEHK:1729 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

First Tractor (SEHK:38)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: First Tractor Company Limited engages in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of agricultural and power machinery, with a market cap of HK$14.41 billion.

Operations: First Tractor generates revenue primarily from the sale of agricultural and power machinery. The company's net profit margin is 4.5%.

First Tractor has a P/E ratio of 6.9x, lower than Hong Kong's market average of 8.8x, indicating good value. Earnings grew by an impressive 61.9% over the past year, outpacing the Machinery industry’s modest 1.9%. The company is debt-free with more cash than total liabilities and has reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 84% to just 2.9% in five years. Recent board changes include electing Li Xiaoyu as chairman and adding new committee members for strategic roles.

SEHK:38 Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
SEHK:38 Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

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$10.51 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Tobacco Leaf Products Import Business (HK$8.08 billion) and Tobacco Leaf Products Export Business (HK$1.65 billion). Additional revenue streams include the Cigarettes Export Business (HK$1.21 billion), Brazil Operation Business (HK$766.28 million), and New Tobacco Products Export Business (HK$129.98 million).

China Tobacco International (HK) has demonstrated notable growth, with earnings up 59.7% in the past year, outpacing the Retail Distributors industry at 48.1%. The company is trading at a significant discount of 77.6% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 70.9%, interest payments are well covered by EBIT (16.8x). Recent guidance indicates expected revenue and profit increases of at least 10% and 30%, respectively, driven by strategic portfolio optimization and increased tobacco leaf imports and exports.

SEHK:6055 Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
SEHK:6055 Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

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