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Spotlighting Undiscovered Gems with Potential In November 2024

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As global markets navigate the challenges of rising U.S. Treasury yields and tepid economic growth, small-cap stocks have been particularly impacted, with indices like the S&P 600 reflecting this pressure. In this environment, identifying undiscovered gems—stocks that may offer potential despite broader market volatility—requires a keen eye for companies with strong fundamentals and resilience amid economic uncertainties.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Etihad Atheeb TelecommunicationNA26.82%62.18%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Sure Global TechNA10.25%20.35%★★★★★★
United Wire FactoriesNA4.86%0.19%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
Zahrat Al Waha For Trading80.05%4.97%-15.99%★★★★☆☆
Waja23.81%98.44%14.54%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4738 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Raymond (NSEI:RAYMOND)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Raymond Limited operates in the real estate and engineering sectors in India with a market capitalization of ₹108.87 billion.

Operations: Raymond Limited's primary revenue streams are from real estate and development of property, generating ₹18.47 billion, and its engineering businesses, including auto components and tools & hardware, contributing ₹4.42 billion and ₹4.09 billion respectively.

Raymond, a notable player in the Indian market, has seen its debt to equity ratio improve from 121.2% to 82.7% over five years, indicating better financial health. The company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.6x, significantly below the Indian market average of 32.7x, suggesting good value relative to peers. Despite earnings growing by an impressive 60.1% annually over five years, recent growth of 9.1% lagged behind the Real Estate industry's 19.2%. With its EBIT covering interest payments by 3.7 times and plans for restructuring through demergers and new listings, Raymond is positioning itself strategically for future opportunities.

NSEI:RAYMOND Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
NSEI:RAYMOND Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry (SASE:1321)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry specializes in manufacturing and selling pipes, tubes, and hollow shapes made from iron and steel in Saudi Arabia, with a market capitalization of SAR5.25 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Machinery - Pumps segment, generating SAR1.87 billion.

East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry has shown remarkable progress, with earnings surging by 375.6% over the past year, outpacing the Metals and Mining industry growth of 59.5%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio impressively decreased from 464.8% to just 14.3% over five years, indicating solid financial management. Recent developments include its addition to the S&P Global BMI Index and securing contracts worth SAR 235 million (Approx. INR 5,250 million), which will impact future earnings positively. With sales jumping to SAR 364 million in Q1 from SAR 39 million a year ago, EPIC's strategic positioning aligns well with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.

SASE:1321 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SASE:1321 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Almunajem Foods (SASE:4162)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Almunajem Foods Company specializes in the import, marketing, and distribution of frozen, chilled, and dry foodstuffs in Saudi Arabia with a market cap of SAR7.01 billion.

Operations: Almunajem Foods generates revenue primarily from three regional segments: Central Region (SAR1.42 billion), Eastern & Northern Regions (SAR683.50 million), and Western & Southern Regions (SAR1.27 billion).

Almunajem Foods, a nimble player in the food industry, has shown solid financial health with no debt compared to five years ago when its debt-to-equity ratio was 62.7%. The company reported earnings growth of 52.7% over the past year, outpacing the Consumer Retailing industry's -3%. Recent earnings announcements revealed second-quarter sales of SAR 826.29 million and net income of SAR 63.82 million, both up from last year’s figures. Trading at a value estimated to be 15.2% below fair value suggests potential upside for investors seeking opportunities in this market segment.

SASE:4162 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
SASE:4162 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

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