Exploring Three Undiscovered Gems with Promising Potential

As global markets face pressure from rising U.S. Treasury yields and a tepid economic growth outlook, small-cap stocks have struggled to keep pace with their large-cap counterparts. Despite the challenging environment, this presents an opportunity to explore undiscovered gems that may offer promising potential due to their unique market positions or innovative approaches.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication	NA	26.82%	62.18%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
First National Bank of Botswana	24.77%	10.64%	15.30%	★★★★★☆
ZHEJIANG DIBAY ELECTRICLtd	24.08%	7.75%	1.96%	★★★★★☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
Zahrat Al Waha For Trading	80.05%	4.97%	-15.99%	★★★★☆☆
Waja	23.81%	98.44%	14.54%	★★★★☆☆

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

Ray Sigorta Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:RAYSG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Ray Sigorta Anonim Sirketi operates in the non-life insurance sector in Turkey, with a market capitalization of TRY65.19 billion.

Operations: Ray Sigorta Anonim Sirketi generates significant revenue from its accident insurance segment, contributing TRY6.14 billion, followed by the fire segment at TRY791.60 million and transportation at TRY321.10 million. The company experiences a notable impact on its financials due to segment adjustments amounting to TRY2.62 billion.

Ray Sigorta has been making waves with a remarkable earnings growth of 95.7% over the past year, outpacing the insurance industry average of 52.2%. This debt-free company reported net income for Q3 2024 at TRY 511.74 million, up from TRY 427.85 million in the previous year, and saw its nine-month net income rise to TRY 1,583.44 million from TRY 778.3 million a year earlier. The company's inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index underscores its growing recognition and potential within the market landscape, highlighting its strong financial health and promising trajectory in an evolving industry context.

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• Examine Ray Sigorta Anonim Sirketi's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Sundaram Finance Holdings (NSEI:SUNDARMHLD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Sundaram Finance Holdings Limited operates in investments, business processing, and support services across India, Australia, and the United Kingdom with a market capitalization of ₹761.93 billion.

Operations: Sundaram Finance Holdings generates revenue primarily from investments amounting to ₹2.51 billion, with additional income from shared services in domestic and overseas markets totaling ₹595.29 million.

Sundaram Finance Holdings, a smaller player in the financial sector, presents an intriguing profile. Earnings surged by 114.5% over the past year, outpacing the Auto Components industry's growth of 21.6%. The company sports a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.3x, notably below India's market average of 32.7x, suggesting potential undervaluation. Despite increased debt-to-equity from 0% to 0.4% over five years, it has more cash than total debt and interest payments are well covered at a robust 265 times by EBIT. Recent earnings reveal net income rose to ₹1,103 million from ₹707 million year-on-year with EPS climbing to ₹4.97 from ₹3.18.

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Jiangxi Ganyue ExpresswayLTD (SHSE:600269)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Jiangxi Ganyue Expressway Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, focuses on the operation and management of expressways in China, with a market capitalization of CN¥11.98 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through the operation and management of expressways in China. With a market capitalization of CN¥11.98 billion, it focuses on toll collection as its main revenue stream.

Jiangxi Ganyue Expressway showcases a compelling profile with its price-to-earnings ratio of 9.7x, notably under the CN market average of 34.9x, suggesting potential undervaluation. Over the past year, earnings surged by 14%, outpacing the infrastructure sector's modest 3.5% growth, highlighting its competitive edge. Despite sales dipping to CNY 4.56 billion from CNY 5.22 billion year-over-year for nine months ending September, net income rose to CNY 1.15 billion from CNY 1.08 billion previously, reflecting improved profitability and high-quality earnings amidst industry challenges with an EBIT interest coverage of 7x indicating robust financial health and reduced debt levels over five years bolster confidence in its stability and growth trajectory within this niche market segment.

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