Unveiling Undiscovered Gems In January 2025

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by easing core inflation in the U.S. and robust bank earnings, small-cap stocks have shown resilience, with indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 posting notable gains. In this environment of cautious optimism, identifying promising small-cap stocks—those often overlooked yet poised to benefit from favorable economic shifts and sectoral strengths—can be particularly rewarding for investors seeking untapped potential.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Marítima de Inversiones	NA	82.67%	21.14%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
SALUS Ljubljana d. d	13.55%	13.11%	9.95%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Industrias del Cobre Sociedad Anónima	NA	19.08%	22.33%	★★★★★★
MAPFRE Middlesea	NA	14.56%	1.77%	★★★★★☆
Compañía Electro Metalúrgica	71.27%	12.50%	19.90%	★★★★☆☆
Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.)	213.15%	18.58%	29.63%	★★★★☆☆
Practic	NA	3.63%	6.85%	★★★★☆☆
BOSQAR d.d	94.35%	39.11%	23.56%	★★★★☆☆

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Fullcast Holdings (TSE:4848)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Fullcast Holdings Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, offers human resource solutions in Japan and has a market capitalization of approximately ¥53.84 billion.

Operations: Fullcast Holdings generates revenue primarily from its Short-Term Operational Support Business, which accounts for ¥56.07 billion, followed by the Food and Beverage Business at ¥7.39 billion. The company also has revenue streams from Sales Support and Security businesses, contributing ¥3.31 billion and ¥2.39 billion respectively.

Fullcast Holdings, a smaller player in the professional services sector, is trading at 72% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. The company boasts high-quality earnings and maintains a strong cash position relative to its total debt. Despite recent negative earnings growth of 10.4%, Fullcast's interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at an impressive 1817 times coverage. Over the past five years, it has successfully reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 8.3 to 3.6, indicating improved financial health. Recent leadership changes might influence strategic direction as Takehito Hirano steps into the CEO role.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Fullcast Holdings.

• Gain insights into Fullcast Holdings' historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Noritake (TSE:5331)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Noritake Co., Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of industrial, ceramic and material, engineering, and tabletop products both in Japan and globally, with a market capitalization of ¥107.18 billion.

Operations: Noritake generates revenue through its diverse product segments, including industrial, ceramic and material, engineering, and tabletop products. The company reported a market capitalization of ¥107.18 billion.

Noritake, a noteworthy player in the machinery sector, showcases a promising profile with its earnings growth of 10.3% last year, outpacing the industry's 1.6%. The company seems to be on solid financial footing as it holds more cash than its total debt and trades at approximately 57% below estimated fair value. Over five years, Noritake's debt-to-equity ratio improved from 5.6 to 3.8, reflecting prudent financial management. Recently, it completed a share buyback program repurchasing over 651,000 shares for ¥2.5 billion by January 2025, potentially enhancing shareholder value and confidence in future prospects.

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• Evaluate Noritake's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

SEIKOH GIKEN (TSE:6834)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: SEIKOH GIKEN Co., Ltd. is involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of optical components, lenses, and radio over fiber products both in Japan and internationally with a market capitalization of ¥50.19 billion.

Operations: SEIKOH GIKEN generates revenue primarily from its Optical Products Related segment, contributing ¥8.23 billion, and Precision Machine Related segment, adding ¥8.78 billion.

Seikoh Giken, a nimble player in the electronics sector, has seen its earnings surge by 67.8% over the past year, outpacing the industry's -0.2%. The company is debt-free and boasts high-quality earnings, which are likely contributing to its robust financial health. Trading at 32.6% below estimated fair value suggests potential upside for investors seeking undervalued opportunities. Recently, Seikoh Giken repurchased 250,000 shares for ¥1,315 million to enhance capital efficiency amid market volatility. This strategic move could signal confidence in its growth prospects and adaptability to changing business environments while maintaining profitability without debt concerns.

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