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Exploring ICRA And Two Other Undiscovered Gems In India

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The Indian market has shown remarkable resilience, maintaining stability over the last week and achieving a robust 45% increase over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 16% annually. In such a dynamic environment, uncovering stocks like ICRA that are not yet widely recognized can offer unique opportunities for growth-oriented investors.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In India

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
NGL Fine-Chem12.35%15.70%9.76%★★★★★★
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works35.48%46.55%46.96%★★★★★★
Alembic0.42%11.74%-6.39%★★★★★☆
Indo Tech Transformers2.30%20.60%62.92%★★★★★☆
Avantel7.01%35.59%35.41%★★★★★☆
Spright Agro0.58%83.13%86.22%★★★★★☆
Nibe33.91%81.20%80.04%★★★★★☆
Magadh Sugar & Energy85.41%6.90%11.82%★★★★☆☆
Monarch Networth Capital32.66%30.99%50.24%★★★★☆☆
SG Mart16.73%99.32%94.08%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 459 stocks from our Indian Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

ICRA (NSEI:ICRA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: ICRA Limited is an independent and professional investment information and credit rating agency with operations in India and internationally, boasting a market capitalization of ₹58.33 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from Rating, Research and Other Services, which accounted for ₹2.58 billion, followed by Knowledge Services at ₹1.55 billion. It has maintained a gross profit margin around 44% to 47% over recent periods, reflecting its cost management in relation to revenue generation from these services.

ICRA, a lesser-known yet compelling player in the Indian market, has shown robust financial health with a significant one-off gain of ₹539 million enhancing its recent earnings. Over the past five years, its earnings have consistently grown by 12% annually. Despite not outpacing the industry growth rate of 54%, ICRA's strategic management of resources is evident in its positive free cash flow and minimal debt levels, positioning it well for future opportunities. This blend of steady growth and financial prudence makes ICRA an intriguing prospect for discerning investors.

NSEI:ICRA Debt to Equity as at Jul 2024
NSEI:ICRA Debt to Equity as at Jul 2024

ICRA (NSEI:ICRA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: ICRA Limited is an independent and professional investment information and credit rating agency with operations in India and internationally, boasting a market capitalization of ₹58.33 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from Rating, Research and Other Services, which accounted for ₹2.58 billion, followed by Knowledge Services at ₹1.55 billion. It has maintained a gross profit margin around 44% to 47% over recent periods, reflecting its cost management in relation to revenue generation from these services.

ICRA, a lesser-known yet compelling player in the Indian market, has shown robust financial health with a significant one-off gain of ₹539 million enhancing its recent earnings. Over the past five years, its earnings have consistently grown by 12% annually. Despite not outpacing the industry growth rate of 54%, ICRA's strategic management of resources is evident in its positive free cash flow and minimal debt levels, positioning it well for future opportunities. This blend of steady growth and financial prudence makes ICRA an intriguing prospect for discerning investors.

NSEI:ICRA Debt to Equity as at Jul 2024
NSEI:ICRA Debt to Equity as at Jul 2024

Jana Small Finance Bank (NSEI:JSFB)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Jana Small Finance Bank Limited offers a range of banking products and services to both individual customers and businesses across India, with a market capitalization of ₹72.17 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue for Jana Small Finance Bank comes from its extensive retail banking operations, which significantly overshadow its smaller digital banking and corporate/wholesale banking segments. The bank has maintained a remarkably high gross profit margin consistently at or near 100%, indicating minimal cost of goods sold relative to its revenue streams.

Jana Small Finance Bank, a notable presence in the financial sector, boasts total assets of ₹327.1 billion and an equity base of ₹35.8 billion. With total deposits at ₹225.7 billion and loans at ₹231.1 billion, its robust net interest margin stands at 8%. Despite a low allowance for bad loans at 65%, indicating potential risk management challenges with a bad loan ratio of 2.1%, the bank has demonstrated substantial earnings growth of 161.6% over the past year, significantly outpacing industry averages.

NSEI:JSFB Debt to Equity as at Jul 2024
NSEI:JSFB Debt to Equity as at Jul 2024

Jana Small Finance Bank (NSEI:JSFB)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Jana Small Finance Bank Limited offers a range of banking products and services to both individual customers and businesses across India, with a market capitalization of ₹72.17 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue for Jana Small Finance Bank comes from its extensive retail banking operations, which significantly overshadow its smaller digital banking and corporate/wholesale banking segments. The bank has maintained a remarkably high gross profit margin consistently at or near 100%, indicating minimal cost of goods sold relative to its revenue streams.

Jana Small Finance Bank, a notable presence in the financial sector, boasts total assets of ₹327.1 billion and an equity base of ₹35.8 billion. With total deposits at ₹225.7 billion and loans at ₹231.1 billion, its robust net interest margin stands at 8%. Despite a low allowance for bad loans at 65%, indicating potential risk management challenges with a bad loan ratio of 2.1%, the bank has demonstrated substantial earnings growth of 161.6% over the past year, significantly outpacing industry averages.

NSEI:JSFB Debt to Equity as at Jul 2024
NSEI:JSFB Debt to Equity as at Jul 2024

Time Technoplast (NSEI:TIMETECHNO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Time Technoplast Limited operates in the technology-based polymer and composite products sector, serving both Indian and international markets with a market capitalization of ₹79.05 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from polymer and composite products, with significant gross profit margins observed over recent periods. In the latest recorded period, it achieved a gross profit margin of 28.13%.

Time Technoplast, a lesser-known yet robust player in the packaging industry, has demonstrated significant financial and operational strength. With a debt-to-equity ratio improvement from 49% to 28.5% over five years, the company underscores its commitment to financial health. Its earnings growth of 41.7% last year outpaces the industry's 2.2%, reflecting its competitive edge and innovation prowess, particularly highlighted by recent approvals for high-pressure composite cylinders for hydrogen—setting it apart as a potential market leader in niche segments.

NSEI:TIMETECHNO Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
NSEI:TIMETECHNO Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Time Technoplast (NSEI:TIMETECHNO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Time Technoplast Limited operates in the technology-based polymer and composite products sector, serving both Indian and international markets with a market capitalization of ₹79.05 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from polymer and composite products, with significant gross profit margins observed over recent periods. In the latest recorded period, it achieved a gross profit margin of 28.13%.

Time Technoplast, a lesser-known yet robust player in the packaging industry, has demonstrated significant financial and operational strength. With a debt-to-equity ratio improvement from 49% to 28.5% over five years, the company underscores its commitment to financial health. Its earnings growth of 41.7% last year outpaces the industry's 2.2%, reflecting its competitive edge and innovation prowess, particularly highlighted by recent approvals for high-pressure composite cylinders for hydrogen—setting it apart as a potential market leader in niche segments.

NSEI:TIMETECHNO Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
NSEI:TIMETECHNO Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

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