Spotlighting Undiscovered Gems with Potential in December 2024

As global markets navigate a mixed economic landscape, highlighted by fluctuating consumer confidence and manufacturing data, small-cap stocks have shown resilience with indices like the Russell 2000 posting notable year-to-date gains. In this environment, identifying undiscovered gems requires focusing on companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and adaptability amid changing economic indicators.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Central Forest Group	NA	6.85%	15.11%	★★★★★★
Sugar Terminals	NA	3.14%	3.53%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Industrias del Cobre Sociedad Anónima	NA	19.08%	22.33%	★★★★★★
First Northern Community Bancorp	NA	7.65%	11.17%	★★★★★★
Standard Bank	0.13%	27.78%	30.36%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.)	213.15%	18.58%	29.63%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Practic	NA	3.63%	6.85%	★★★★☆☆

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Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power (SHSE:600101)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power Co., Ltd. operates in the electric power industry and has a market capitalization of CN¥5.03 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its electric power operations, with a market capitalization of CN¥5.03 billion.

Sichuan Mingxing Electric Power, a smaller player in the electric utilities sector, has shown promising financial health with earnings growing 20% annually over the past five years. The company reported sales of CNY 2.13 billion for nine months ending September 2024, up from CNY 2.01 billion last year, and net income increased to CNY 223.81 million from CNY 184.31 million. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 23x below the CN market average of 36x and reduced debt-to-equity ratio from 3.5 to 2.7 over five years, it seems well-positioned for continued profitability despite not outpacing industry growth recently at just under industry levels at around nearly12%.

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Maruzen (TSE:5982)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Maruzen Co., Ltd. specializes in the manufacture and sale of commercial kitchen equipment, with a market cap of ¥54.93 billion.

Operations: Maruzen generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of commercial kitchen equipment. The company has a market cap of ¥54.93 billion, reflecting its financial standing in the industry.

Maruzen, a small company in the machinery sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging by 44% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 1.4%. Currently trading at 73% below its estimated fair value, it presents an intriguing opportunity for investors. The firm is debt-free now compared to five years ago when its debt-to-equity ratio was 1.1%, which likely enhances its financial stability and flexibility. With high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow, Maruzen seems well-positioned to capitalize on future growth prospects within its industry context.

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Denyo (TSE:6517)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Denyo Co., Ltd. is involved in the development, manufacturing, and sale of engine-driven generators, welders, and air compressors across Japan, the United States, Asia, and Europe with a market capitalization of ¥61.68 billion.

Operations: Denyo Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from Japan (¥54.33 billion) and the United States (¥19.88 billion), with additional contributions from Asia and Europe. The company's financial performance is influenced by its operations across these regions, with significant revenue streams derived from its core products like engine-driven generators, welders, and air compressors.

Denyo, a smaller player in the electrical industry, has been making waves with its impressive 30.7% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing the sector's 11.6%. Despite an increase in its debt to equity ratio from 2.3% to 6% over five years, Denyo's financial health remains robust as it holds more cash than total debt and earns more interest than it pays. The company is trading at a significant discount of approximately 51.7% below estimated fair value and recently announced a share buyback program worth ¥600 million alongside increasing its dividend to JPY 30 per share from JPY 24 last year.

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