Undiscovered Gems with Promising Potential In January 2025

As global markets continue to react to political developments and economic indicators, the S&P 500 has reached new heights amid optimism for softer tariffs and advancements in artificial intelligence. While large-cap stocks have generally outperformed their smaller-cap counterparts, there remains a fertile ground of opportunity within small-cap stocks that exhibit strong fundamentals and innovative potential.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Morris State Bancshares	10.20%	-0.28%	6.97%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Natural Food International Holding	NA	2.49%	20.35%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Kenturn Nano. Tec	45.38%	9.73%	28.94%	★★★★★☆
ONEJOON	9.85%	24.95%	4.85%	★★★★★☆
Giant Heavy Machinery Service	17.81%	21.88%	48.77%	★★★★★☆
PAN Group	143.29%	15.75%	23.10%	★★★★☆☆
Petrolimex Insurance	32.25%	4.46%	7.91%	★★★★☆☆
Bhakti Multi Artha	45.21%	32.37%	-16.43%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4664 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

One Software Technologies (TASE:ONE)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: One Software Technologies Ltd offers software, hardware, and integration services with a market capitalization of ₪4.61 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from three segments: Infrastructure and Computing Solutions (₪1.22 billion), Outsourcing of Business Processes and Technological Support Centers (₪317.30 million), and Technological Solutions and Services, Management Consulting, and Value-Added Services (₪2.41 billion).

In the tech landscape, One Software Technologies stands out with a robust financial profile and noteworthy growth metrics. Over the past year, earnings surged by 19%, surpassing industry averages. The company's debt to equity ratio has impressively decreased from 53% to 22% in five years, indicating prudent financial management. Trading at nearly 41% below estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation. Moreover, its interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at a solid 18x coverage ratio. Despite recent delisting news due to inactivity on OTC Equity, its high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow remain strong points for consideration.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in One Software Technologies' health report.

• Learn about One Software Technologies' historical performance.

istyle (TSE:3660)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: istyle Inc. operates a beauty portal site called @cosme both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of approximately ¥39.70 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams include Retail at ¥44.78 billion and Marketing Solution at ¥9.61 billion, with a smaller contribution from the Global segment at ¥3.84 billion. The net profit margin is a key metric to consider when evaluating its financial performance over time.

isStyle, a small player in the specialty retail sector, has shown impressive financial performance recently. The company's earnings soared by 377% last year, outpacing the industry's average growth of 5.8%. This robust growth is supported by a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 18.1%, indicating prudent financial management. Additionally, its interest payments are comfortably covered with EBIT at 64.8 times the interest repayments, reflecting strong operational efficiency. Despite these positives, the share price has been highly volatile over the past three months, which investors should consider when evaluating potential opportunities in this promising yet fluctuating stock environment.

• Navigate through the intricacies of istyle with our comprehensive health report here.

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

BASEInc (TSE:4477)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: BASE, Inc. is a Japanese company focused on the planning, development, and operation of web services with a market capitalization of approximately ¥39.79 billion.

Operations: BASE generates revenue primarily through its BASE Business segment, contributing ¥8.65 billion, followed by the PAY.JP Business at ¥5.25 billion, and YELL BANK Business at ¥743 million.

BASEInc., a nimble player in the tech arena, has recently turned profitable, marking a significant milestone. Its debt to equity ratio has edged up to 3.4% over five years, yet it holds more cash than total debt, indicating financial resilience. The company’s earnings are forecasted to grow at an impressive 34.83% annually, reflecting strong potential for expansion. However, BASE's share price volatility over the last three months might concern some investors. A recent board meeting discussed acquiring Estore Corporation shares from JG27 Ltd., potentially enhancing BASE's market position if successful in these strategic moves.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of BASEInc.

• Explore historical data to track BASEInc's performance over time in our Past section.

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