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Discovering India's Hidden Stock Gems In September 2024

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Over the last 7 days, the Indian market has dropped 1.1%, driven by losses in the Financials and Energy sectors of 2.1% and 5.2%. Despite this short-term dip, the market is up 40% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 17% annually. In such a dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be particularly rewarding for investors seeking undiscovered gems.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In India

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
3B Blackbio Dx0.38%-0.88%-1.47%★★★★★★
Kokuyo Camlin27.11%23.20%75.70%★★★★★★
TCPL Packaging95.84%15.51%31.89%★★★★★☆
Voith Paper Fabrics India0.07%10.95%9.70%★★★★★☆
Avantel10.67%34.84%36.61%★★★★★☆
Macpower CNC Machines0.40%22.04%31.09%★★★★★☆
Spright Agro0.58%83.13%86.22%★★★★★☆
Insolation Energy88.64%163.87%419.31%★★★★★☆
Share India Securities24.23%37.59%48.98%★★★★☆☆
Innovana Thinklabs13.59%12.51%20.01%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 477 stocks from our Indian Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

D. P. Abhushan (NSEI:DPABHUSHAN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: D. P. Abhushan Limited engages in the manufacturing, sale, and trading of gold, diamond, platinum, silver, and other precious metals and ornaments in India with a market cap of ₹36.81 billion.

Operations: D. P. Abhushan generates revenue primarily from its Gems & Jewellery segment, amounting to ₹23.74 billion. The company has a market cap of ₹36.81 billion and focuses on the manufacturing, sale, and trading of precious metals and ornaments in India.

D.P. Abhushan, a notable player in India's retail jewelry sector, reported Q1 2024 sales of ₹5.05 billion (up from ₹4.71 billion) and net income of ₹250.77 million (up from ₹156.23 million). The company’s debt to equity ratio improved significantly over five years, dropping from 187% to 73%. Earnings growth at 48.5% outpaced the industry average of 23%. However, the net debt to equity ratio remains high at 61%, indicating potential financial leverage concerns despite strong earnings performance and expansion activities like the new showroom in Neemuch.

NSEI:DPABHUSHAN Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024
NSEI:DPABHUSHAN Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

Salasar Techno Engineering (NSEI:SALASAR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Salasar Techno Engineering Limited manufactures and sells galvanized and non-galvanized steel structures in India and internationally, with a market cap of ₹37.32 billion.

Operations: Salasar Techno Engineering Limited generates revenue primarily from steel structures (₹8.17 billion) and EPC projects (₹4.85 billion).

Salasar Techno Engineering, a small cap player, has seen its debt to equity ratio improve from 79.5% to 77.7% over the past five years while maintaining a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 38.1%. Despite high-quality earnings and an annual profit growth of 15.8%, its interest coverage by EBIT remains low at 2.4x, and significant insider selling occurred in the last three months. Earnings growth lagged behind the construction industry's average last year (24% vs. 36%).

NSEI:SALASAR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
NSEI:SALASAR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services (NSEI:ZAGGLE)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited develops financial products and solutions for managing business expenses of corporates, SMEs, and startups through automated workflows, with a market cap of ₹45.06 billion.

Operations: Zaggle generates revenue primarily from Program Fees (₹4.01 billion), Propel Platform Revenue/Gift Cards (₹4.76 billion), and Platform/SaaS/Service Fees (₹326.27 million).

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services, a small cap player in the Indian market, has shown impressive earnings growth of 108.5% over the past year, outpacing the Software industry’s 32.4%. Recent agreements with HDFC ERGO and Blue Star Ltd highlight its expanding client base and service offerings. The company's net income for Q1 2024 was INR 167.34 million compared to INR 20.55 million last year. Zaggle's EBIT covers interest payments by a healthy margin of 31.5x, indicating strong financial health.

NSEI:ZAGGLE Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024
NSEI:ZAGGLE Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

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