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Discovering Çimsa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret And 2 Other Hidden Small Caps With Solid Foundations

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As global markets navigate rising U.S. Treasury yields and tepid economic growth, small-cap stocks have been particularly impacted, with indices like the S&P 600 reflecting this volatility. Amid these broader market dynamics, investors may find opportunities in lesser-known companies that possess strong fundamentals and potential for long-term growth. In such an environment, discovering stocks with solid foundations and resilience can be key to capitalizing on undervalued opportunities.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Zona Franca de IquiqueNA7.94%12.83%★★★★★★
Eagle Financial Services169.49%12.30%1.92%★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares17.84%4.83%6.58%★★★★★★
Franklin Financial Services222.36%5.55%-1.86%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
First Northern Community BancorpNA7.65%11.17%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4739 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Çimsa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret (IBSE:CIMSA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Çimsa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. is involved in the production and sale of cement and building materials in Turkey, with a market capitalization of TRY32.74 billion.

Operations: Çimsa generates revenue primarily from its cement segment, which accounts for TRY14.78 billion, and the ready-mixed concrete segment contributing TRY4.20 billion.

Çimsa Çimento, a notable player in the cement industry, has shown robust financial health with a net debt to equity ratio of 10.9%, deemed satisfactory. Despite sales decreasing to TRY 5,928 million from TRY 6,328 million year-over-year for Q3 2024, net income surged dramatically to TRY 1,163 million from TRY 0.46 million. The company's earnings have consistently grown at an impressive rate of 52.7% annually over the past five years. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.8x below the TR market average and strong EBIT coverage of interest payments at 33.7x, Çimsa presents as an intriguing investment opportunity with substantial growth potential forecasted at around 27% per year.

IBSE:CIMSA Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

Türk Tuborg Bira ve Malt Sanayii (IBSE:TBORG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Türk Tuborg Bira ve Malt Sanayii A.S. is engaged in the production, sale, and distribution of beer and malt both within Turkey and internationally, with a market capitalization of TRY41.28 billion.

Operations: Türk Tuborg generates revenue primarily from the sale of alcoholic beverages, amounting to TRY19.19 billion. The company's net profit margin is a critical metric to consider when evaluating its profitability and financial performance over time.

Türk Tuborg, a notable player in the beverage industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 21.5% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 14.7%. The company's debt to equity ratio has significantly improved from 64% to just 7.8% over five years, indicating effective debt management. Despite its highly volatile share price recently, Türk Tuborg reported robust second-quarter sales of TRY 7.73 billion and net income of TRY 1.92 billion, up from TRY 6.24 billion and TRY 1.19 billion respectively in the previous year. With basic earnings per share rising to TRY 5.96 from TRY 3.68 last year, this company seems poised for continued financial strength amidst industry fluctuations.

IBSE:TBORG Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

Menora Mivtachim Holdings (TASE:MMHD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd is an Israeli company engaged in the insurance and finance sectors, with a market capitalization of approximately ₪7.05 billion.

Operations: Menora Mivtachim Holdings generates revenue primarily from its life insurance and long-term savings segment, which includes life insurance (₪5.32 billion) and pension products (₪738.01 million). The company also has significant income from general insurance, notably automobile property insurance (₪1.75 billion).

Menora Mivtachim Holdings, a notable player in the financial sector, has shown a robust financial performance despite recent challenges. The company reported net income of ILS 296.95 million for the second quarter of 2024, significantly up from ILS 21.16 million a year ago, reflecting its strong earnings growth trajectory over the past five years at an annual rate of 11%. Although revenue dipped from ILS 3.71 billion to ILS 2.71 billion compared to last year’s second quarter, Menora's basic earnings per share surged to ILS 4.79 from ILS 0.34, indicating improved profitability and operational efficiency amidst industry pressures.

TASE:MMHD Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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