Discovering Undiscovered Gems In February 2025

As global markets navigate a volatile landscape marked by fluctuating indices and economic uncertainties, small-cap stocks have been particularly affected by recent shifts in U.S. corporate earnings and AI competition concerns. Despite these challenges, the resilience of small-cap companies often presents unique opportunities for investors seeking growth potential outside the spotlight of larger market players. In this context, identifying undiscovered gems requires a keen eye for innovation and adaptability amid evolving market dynamics.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Zona Franca de Iquique	NA	7.94%	12.83%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Martifer SGPS	123.58%	-2.38%	5.61%	★★★★★★
Moury Construct	2.93%	10.28%	30.93%	★★★★★☆
Ellaktor	73.80%	-24.52%	51.72%	★★★★★☆
Infinity Capital Investments	NA	9.92%	22.16%	★★★★★☆
MIA Teknoloji Anonim Sirketi	17.47%	61.65%	67.97%	★★★★★☆
Kirac Galvaniz Telekominikasyon Metal Makine Insaat Elektrik Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi	14.19%	33.12%	44.33%	★★★★★☆
Realia Business	38.02%	10.17%	1.26%	★★★★☆☆

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

CVK Maden Isletmeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:CVKMD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: CVK Maden Isletmeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi is involved in the production, marketing, and sale of various ores including chrome, marble, travertine, lead, zinc, copper, and magnesite with a market capitalization of TRY14.19 billion.

Operations: CVK Maden generates its revenue primarily from the metals and mining sector, with a reported income of TRY2.37 billion. The company's financial performance is influenced by its cost structure related to ore production and marketing activities.

CVK Maden Isletmeleri, a player in the metals and mining sector, showcases intriguing financial dynamics. Over the past year, earnings surged by 22%, outpacing the industry's -10.7% downturn. Despite insufficient data on its debt-to-equity trends over five years, CVKMD currently holds more cash than total debt, indicating a robust financial stance. The company reported TRY 773.73 million in sales for Q3 2024 and turned a net income of TRY 190.94 million from a previous loss of TRY 188.43 million year-over-year, reflecting improved profitability with earnings per share at TRY 4.55 compared to last year's loss per share of TRY 4.77.

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First Bank Of Toyama (TSE:7184)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: The First Bank Of Toyama, Ltd. offers a range of banking and financial services to individual, corporate, and business clients with a market capitalization of ¥68.98 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for First Bank Of Toyama is the banking industry, contributing ¥41.96 billion. Leasing also adds to the revenue with ¥6.26 billion.

With total assets of ¥1,592.5 billion and equity at ¥150.9 billion, First Bank Of Toyama stands out for its primarily low-risk funding structure, with 97% of liabilities sourced from customer deposits. The bank's earnings growth of 197.7% over the past year significantly surpasses the industry average of 22%, showcasing high-quality past earnings. However, it faces challenges with a high level of bad loans at 2.7%, coupled with an insufficient allowance for these loans at only 34%. Its price-to-earnings ratio is a favorable 5.3x compared to the JP market's average of 13.5x, indicating potential value opportunities despite these hurdles.

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Okinawa Financial Group (TSE:7350)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Okinawa Financial Group, Inc. offers a range of financial services and has a market capitalization of ¥568.40 billion.

Operations: Okinawa Financial Group generates revenue primarily from its banking segment, which contributes ¥37.17 billion, and the leasing industry, adding ¥11.27 billion. The company also incurs a negative adjustment of ¥2.93 billion in unallocated segments.

Okinawa Financial Group, a smaller player in the banking sector, showcases promising growth with earnings surging 51.1% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 22%. With total assets of ¥2.98 trillion and equity at ¥157.3 billion, it relies heavily on customer deposits for funding, which comprise 95% of its liabilities—considered low risk. However, its bad loans stand at 1.4%, indicating room for improvement in loan quality management as allowance for these is low at just 46%. Despite this challenge, it's trading attractively at about 38.5% below estimated fair value.

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