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Undiscovered Gems in India to Watch This September 2024

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Over the past 7 days, the Indian market has risen 1.8%, and over the past 12 months, it is up an impressive 41%. In this thriving environment where earnings are expected to grow by 17% per annum over the next few years, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be particularly rewarding.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In India

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Bharat Rasayan8.15%0.10%-7.93%★★★★★★
Le Travenues Technology10.32%26.39%67.32%★★★★★★
TechNVision Ventures100.73%20.37%68.50%★★★★★★
Indo Tech Transformers2.30%22.05%60.31%★★★★★☆
BLS E-Services1.67%15.04%51.58%★★★★★☆
JSW HoldingsNA21.35%22.41%★★★★★☆
Kalyani InvestmentNA20.74%6.35%★★★★★☆
Sky Gold127.01%22.02%48.03%★★★★☆☆
Innovana Thinklabs13.59%12.51%20.01%★★★★☆☆
SG Mart16.77%98.09%96.54%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 474 stocks from our Indian Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

LT Foods (NSEI:LTFOODS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: LT Foods Limited specializes in the milling, processing, and marketing of branded and non-branded basmati rice and rice food products in India, with a market cap of ₹152.77 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for LT Foods Limited is the manufacture and storage of rice, generating ₹81.21 billion.

Earnings at LT Foods surged by 35.7% last year, outpacing the food industry’s 16.7% growth. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio stands at 25x, notably lower than the Indian market average of 34.6x, indicating good value relative to peers. Debt to equity has significantly improved from 116.4% to 26.8% over five years, with interest payments well covered by EBIT (10.8x). Additionally, LT Foods remains profitable and free cash flow positive despite recent regulatory challenges and legal notices impacting operations minimally with fines up to INR100K (~US$1K).

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

Marksans Pharma (NSEI:MARKSANS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Marksans Pharma Limited, along with its subsidiaries, focuses on the research, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of pharmaceutical formulations across various international markets including the United States, North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand; it has a market cap of ₹134.31 billion.

Operations: Marksans Pharma generates its revenue primarily from the sale of pharmaceutical formulations, amounting to ₹22.68 billion. The company operates across various international markets including the United States, North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

Marksans Pharma has outpaced the Pharmaceuticals industry with a 21.7% earnings growth over the past year, compared to the industry’s 19.2%. The company’s debt to equity ratio has improved from 19.9% to 11.7% over five years, and its EBIT covers interest payments by a substantial margin of 32.2x. Recent developments include USFDA's successful inspection closure of their Goa facility and ongoing M&A explorations aimed at expanding in Europe, reflecting strategic growth initiatives.

NSEI:MARKSANS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
NSEI:MARKSANS 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 to manage business expenses for corporates, SMEs, and startups through automated workflows, with a market cap of ₹57.43 billion.

Operations: Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited generates revenue primarily from three segments: Program Fee (₹4.01 billion), Propel Platform Revenue/Gift Cards (₹4.76 billion), and Platform Fee/SaaS Fee/Service Fee (₹326.27 million).

Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services has shown impressive earnings growth of 108.5% over the past year, significantly outpacing the software industry’s 32.4%. Recent agreements with HDFC ERGO and Blue Star Ltd highlight its expanding client base and service offerings. Zaggle's net income for Q1 2024 was INR 167.34 million, a substantial increase from INR 20.55 million the previous year. Notably, EBIT covers interest payments by a robust margin of 31.5x, indicating strong financial health.

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

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