Three Undiscovered Gems To Enhance Your Portfolio

As global markets navigate a mixed start to the year, with key indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite showing resilience despite economic headwinds, investors are increasingly looking towards small-cap stocks for potential opportunities. In this environment of cautious optimism, identifying stocks that possess strong fundamentals and growth potential can be crucial for enhancing portfolio performance.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Zona Franca de Iquique	NA	7.94%	12.83%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Interactive Digital Technologies	1.30%	6.10%	4.63%	★★★★★☆
Evergent Investments	5.49%	1.15%	8.81%	★★★★★☆
Intellego Technologies	12.32%	73.44%	78.22%	★★★★★☆
Transcorp Power	46.33%	114.79%	152.92%	★★★★★☆
MIA Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi	17.47%	61.65%	67.97%	★★★★★☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Realia Business	38.02%	10.17%	1.26%	★★★★☆☆

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SPC Samlip (KOSE:A005610)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: SPC Samlip Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that offers a diverse range of food products, with a market capitalization of ₩425.52 billion.

Operations: SPC Samlip generates its revenue primarily from the Distribution Business Division, contributing ₩1.74 trillion, followed by the Bakery Business Division at ₩909.23 billion and the Food Business Division at ₩740.82 billion.

SPC Samlip, a player in the food industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 60% over the past year, surpassing the sector's average of 3.8%. The company is trading at a significant discount to its fair value estimate by 98.9%, suggesting potential undervaluation. Its debt situation appears robust with a net debt to equity ratio of 27.4% and interest payments well covered by EBIT at 7.3 times coverage. However, future prospects seem challenging as earnings are expected to decline annually by an average of 8.9% over the next three years, despite recent positive free cash flow figures and high-quality past earnings performance.

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Azorim-Investment Development & Construction (TASE:AZRM)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Azorim-Investment, Development & Construction Co. engages in real estate development and construction activities, focusing on residential and income-producing properties primarily in Israel, with a market cap of ₪4.48 billion.

Operations: Azorim-Investment, Development & Construction Co. generates revenue primarily from residential construction in Israel, amounting to ₪1.43 billion, complemented by income from residences for rent and income-producing assets in Israel and the USA totaling approximately ₪156.59 million. The company's focus on residential construction significantly contributes to its financial performance.

Azorim, a player in the construction sector, has been making waves with its recent financial performance. The company's revenue for Q3 2024 reached ₪504.71 million, up from ₪455.02 million the previous year, while net income climbed to ₪50.34 million from ₪38.44 million. Despite a hefty net debt to equity ratio of 149%, Azorim's interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at 3.2 times coverage, indicating solid financial management amidst high leverage concerns. Earnings grew by an impressive 22.6% over the past year, surpassing industry growth and showcasing Azorim's potential as an intriguing investment prospect in its niche market segment.

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• Assess Azorim-Investment Development & Construction's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

Taiwan Secom (TWSE:9917)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Taiwan Secom Co., Ltd. offers security services in Taiwan and has a market capitalization of NT$55.21 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams include the Electronic Systems Department and Other Business Department, generating NT$7.61 billion and NT$4.84 billion, respectively. The Stay in Security Department also contributes significantly with NT$2.62 billion in revenue.

Taiwan Secom, a promising entity in the commercial services sector, has demonstrated solid financial performance with earnings growth of 8.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry average. Its net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 9.3%, indicating prudent financial management, while interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 32 times coverage. Recent results show revenue for Q3 2024 reached TWD 4.47 billion from TWD 4.29 billion last year and net income increased to TWD 726 million from TWD 656 million, reflecting robust operational efficiency and high-quality earnings that could appeal to discerning investors seeking value in niche markets.

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