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Discovering Three Hidden Gems in India with Promising Potential

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The Indian market has shown robust performance, rising 1.2% over the last week and climbing 41% in the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 17% annually. In this thriving environment, 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
Wealth First Portfolio ManagersNA-47.95%40.47%★★★★★★
Goldiam International0.74%10.81%15.85%★★★★★★
Vidhi Specialty Food Ingredients7.27%11.00%4.02%★★★★★★
Yuken India27.96%12.35%-44.41%★★★★★★
ELANTAS Beck IndiaNA14.89%24.83%★★★★★★
Timex Group India14.33%17.75%59.68%★★★★★★
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works35.48%42.61%42.95%★★★★★★
Gallantt Ispat18.85%37.56%37.26%★★★★★☆
Master Trust37.05%27.64%41.99%★★★★★☆
Genesys International12.13%15.75%36.33%★★★★★☆

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Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals (NSEI:AKUMS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients in India and internationally, with a market cap of ₹132.37 billion.

Operations: Akums generates revenue primarily from Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) services (₹36.32 billion), branded and generic formulations (₹6.76 billion), and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) sales (₹3.03 billion). The company's net profit margin is a critical metric to evaluate its profitability.

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, a small-cap player in the pharmaceutical sector, has shown significant progress recently. The company reported sales of ₹10.19 billion for Q1 2024, up from ₹9.70 billion a year ago, with net income reaching ₹601.71 million compared to a net loss of ₹1.88 billion previously. Its net debt to equity ratio stands at 40%, which is satisfactory, and interest payments are well covered by EBIT (9.7x). The recent appointment of Mr. Shantanu R Chobhe as Corporate Quality Assurance Head underscores Akums' commitment to quality excellence and regulatory compliance.

NSEI:AKUMS Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

Indegene (NSEI:INDGN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Indegene Limited operates as a life sciences commercialization company in India, the United States, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of ₹153.68 billion.

Operations: Indegene generates revenue primarily from Enterprise Commercial Solutions (₹15.36 billion), Enterprise Medical Solutions (₹6.49 billion), and Omnichannel Activation (₹3.35 billion).

Indegene has shown impressive earnings growth of 43.2% over the past year, surpassing the Life Sciences industry average of 13.3%. The company’s net income for Q1 2025 was INR 877 million, up from INR 684 million a year ago, with basic earnings per share rising to INR 3.79 from INR 3.09. Additionally, Indegene's EBIT covers interest payments by a factor of 9.5x, indicating strong financial health and high-quality earnings.

NSEI:INDGN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Sanstar (NSEI:SANSTAR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sanstar Limited manufactures and sells plant-based specialty products and ingredient solutions for various applications across multiple regions, with a market cap of ₹25.75 billion.

Operations: Sanstar Limited generates revenue primarily from its Corn Wet Milling segment, which reported ₹10.54 billion. The company operates across multiple regions including India, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania.

Sanstar's earnings grew by 43.8% in the past year, significantly outpacing the Food industry’s 16.3%. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 49%, its interest payments are well covered with EBIT at 10.2x coverage. The company reported Q1 sales of INR 2,908.77 million and net income of INR 165.07 million, up from INR 141.06 million last year, reflecting high-quality earnings amidst recent volatility in share price over three months.

NSEI:SANSTAR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

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