Unearthing Undiscovered Gems with Promising Potential This December 2024

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by cautious Federal Reserve commentary and political uncertainties, small-cap stocks have faced particular challenges, with indices like the S&P 600 experiencing notable declines. Despite these headwinds, the ongoing economic growth and robust consumer spending present opportunities for investors to identify undiscovered gems that may thrive in this environment. In such conditions, a good stock is often characterized by strong fundamentals and resilience to broader market volatility, making them potential candidates for closer examination as we enter December 2024.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Resource Alam Indonesia	2.66%	30.36%	43.87%	★★★★★★
Philippine Savings Bank	NA	5.49%	20.73%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Mandiri Herindo Adiperkasa	NA	20.72%	11.08%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C.)	NA	-59.20%	20.33%	★★★★★☆
Eclatorq Technology	37.47%	8.43%	18.41%	★★★★★☆
Chita Kogyo	8.34%	2.84%	8.49%	★★★★★☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Yuan Cheng CableLtd	112.32%	6.17%	58.39%	★★★★☆☆

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

VSTECS Holdings (SEHK:856)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: VSTECS Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that develops IT product channels and provides technical solution integration services in North Asia and South East Asia, with a market cap of approximately HK$7.46 billion.

Operations: VSTECS Holdings generates revenue primarily from three segments: Enterprise Systems (HK$44.82 billion), Consumer Electronics (HK$31.69 billion), and Cloud Computing (HK$3.44 billion). The Enterprise Systems segment is the largest contributor to its revenue stream, followed by Consumer Electronics and Cloud Computing.

VSTECS Holdings, a small cap player in the electronics sector, showcases a mixed financial profile with its high-quality earnings and a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.8x, which is below the Hong Kong market average of 9.9x. Despite this attractive valuation, its net debt to equity ratio stands at 61.7%, indicating significant leverage that isn't well covered by operating cash flow. Over five years, VSTECS has reduced its debt to equity from 156.5% to 117.2% while maintaining positive free cash flow and EBIT covering interest payments by 4.1 times, suggesting prudent financial management amidst industry challenges and executive changes.

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

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into VSTECS Holdings''s past performance.

Guodian Nanjing Automation (SHSE:600268)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Guodian Nanjing Automation Co., Ltd. is involved in the manufacture and sale of industrial power automation equipment both within China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥6.88 billion.

Operations: Guodian Nanjing Automation generates its revenue primarily from the power automation equipment segment, amounting to CN¥8.05 billion.

Guodian Nanjing Automation, a smaller player in the electrical industry, has demonstrated robust performance with earnings surging 43.4% over the past year, surpassing industry growth of 1.1%. The firm reported sales of CNY 5.54 billion for nine months ending September 2024, up from CNY 5.11 billion the previous year, and net income rose to CNY 104.86 million from CNY 57.72 million. With high-quality earnings and a debt-to-equity ratio reduced to 11.1% over five years, it trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value by about 91%, suggesting potential undervaluation opportunities for investors.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Guodian Nanjing Automation.

• Assess Guodian Nanjing Automation's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making (SHSE:688401)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making Co., Ltd is a lithography company involved in the design, development, and production of mask products in China with a market cap of CN¥5.14 billion.

Operations: Newway Photomask generates revenue primarily from electronic components and parts, totaling CN¥793.19 million.

Shenzhen Newway, a nimble player in the photomask industry, has shown solid financial health with a net debt to equity ratio of 21.2%, which is deemed satisfactory. The company’s earnings growth of 13% over the past year outpaced the electronic industry average of 1.9%, highlighting its competitive edge. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.4x, it offers good value relative to peers and the broader Chinese market at 35.5x. Recent buyback activities saw Shenzhen Newway repurchasing nearly 1 million shares for CNY 50.66 million, indicating confidence in its future prospects despite no recent purchases reported since October 2024.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making stock in this health report.

• Explore historical data to track Shenzhen Newway Photomask Making's performance over time in our Past section.

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