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Three Undiscovered Gems To Enhance Your Investment Portfolio

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In the current global market landscape, uncertainty surrounding the incoming Trump administration's policies has led to fluctuations in key indices, with small-cap stocks experiencing notable volatility. As investors navigate this environment, identifying undiscovered gems within the small-cap sector can provide opportunities for diversification and potential growth. A good stock in this context is one that demonstrates resilience and potential for innovation amidst broader economic shifts.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Marítima de InversionesNA82.67%21.14%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Standard Bank0.13%27.78%30.36%★★★★★★
Infinity Capital Investments0.61%8.72%14.99%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Evergent Investments5.49%1.15%8.81%★★★★★☆
Vivo Energy MauritiusNA13.58%14.34%★★★★★☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4646 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Saha Pathanapibul (SET:SPC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Saha Pathanapibul Public Company Limited operates in the consumer goods distribution sector both within Thailand and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately THB19.37 billion.

Operations: Saha Pathanapibul generates revenue primarily from the sales of consumer products, amounting to THB40.27 billion. The company also earns income from office building rentals, contributing THB144 million.

Saha Pathanapibul, a noteworthy player in the retail distribution sector, boasts a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.1x, notably below the Thai market average of 14.6x. This suggests potential undervaluation. Over the past year, its earnings surged by 49%, outpacing the industry growth rate of 2%. The company also showcases high-quality earnings and maintains a stable debt-to-equity ratio at an impressively low level over five years. Recent board decisions highlight strategic focus, such as waiving subscription rights for President Foods Cambodia shares to benefit Thai President Foods, indicating thoughtful resource allocation and partnership strategies moving forward.

SET:SPC Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
SET:SPC Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Yamabiko (TSE:6250)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Yamabiko Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of agricultural machinery across Japan, Europe, the United States, and other international markets with a market cap of ¥104.83 billion.

Operations: Yamabiko generates revenue primarily from the sale of agricultural machinery across various international markets. The company's financial performance is influenced by its ability to manage production costs and optimize its net profit margin, which has shown notable trends over recent periods.

Yamabiko, a promising player in the machinery sector, has shown robust financial health with its interest payments well covered by EBIT at 52.2 times. Over the past year, earnings surged by 73%, outperforming the industry average of 0.8%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 4%, down from 31% over five years, highlighting improved leverage management. With high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow reported recently at ¥17 billion (approx. US$115 million), Yamabiko's price-to-earnings ratio of 8.4x suggests it offers good value compared to Japan's market average of 13.4x.

TSE:6250 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
TSE:6250 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Great Wall Enterprise (TWSE:1210)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Great Wall Enterprise Co., Ltd. is involved in the manufacturing and sale of agriculture and grain, meat, and processed food products across Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and other international markets with a market cap of NT$43.55 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue streams are primarily derived from agriculture and grain, meat, and processed food products across various regions. The cost structure involves expenses related to production and distribution in these segments. Gross profit margin trends provide insights into the profitability of its core operations over time.

Great Wall Enterprise, a noteworthy player in its field, recently reported a dip in third-quarter sales to TWD 25.86 billion from TWD 28.34 billion last year, with net income also sliding to TWD 841.8 million from TWD 1.28 billion previously. Although earnings per share fell to TWD 1 from TWD 1.51, the company maintains high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow of over $5 billion this quarter alone, despite the rising debt-to-equity ratio now at 62.7%. While it faces challenges with negative earnings growth of -7.8%, its interest coverage remains robust at an impressive 11x EBIT coverage.

TWSE:1210 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
TWSE:1210 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

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