Undiscovered Gems With Potential To Explore This January 2025

As global markets continue to react positively to the recent political developments and economic indicators, with major indices like the S&P 500 reaching new highs, small-cap stocks have remained somewhat overshadowed by their larger counterparts. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a keen eye for companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that can capitalize on current trends such as AI advancements and manufacturing rebounds.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Yantai Ishikawa Sealing Technology	NA	0.96%	-9.28%	★★★★★★
Göltas Göller Bölgesi Cimento Sanayi ve Ticaret	18.55%	49.85%	71.73%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Maezawa Kasei Industries	0.81%	2.30%	18.80%	★★★★★★
Shandong Boyuan Pharmaceutical & Chemical	NA	28.20%	32.92%	★★★★★★
Center International GroupLtd	27.06%	1.89%	-39.77%	★★★★★★
Master Trust	33.35%	28.01%	41.50%	★★★★★☆
Poly Plastic Masterbatch (SuZhou)Ltd	2.80%	17.08%	-4.11%	★★★★★☆
Zhejiang E-P Equipment	15.30%	21.69%	32.47%	★★★★☆☆

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

East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry (SASE:1321)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry manufactures and sells pipes, tubes, and hollow shapes from iron and steel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a market capitalization of SAR5.07 billion.

Operations: East Pipes generates revenue primarily from its Machinery - Pumps segment, amounting to SAR2.18 billion.

East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry has made significant strides, showcasing robust growth in recent times. The company's earnings surged by 418%, outpacing the industry average of 114%. Over the past year, net income jumped to SAR 112.85 million from SAR 20.79 million, while sales climbed to SAR 540.15 million from SAR 230.27 million a year prior. A noteworthy contract valued at over SAR 57 million with Binyah and AI Rashid Trading is set to bolster future financials further, reflecting its strategic positioning in steel pipe manufacturing and supply within Saudi Arabia's infrastructure sector.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry's health report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry's's past performance.

Guangdong Shunna Electric (SZSE:000533)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Guangdong Shunna Electric Co., Ltd. specializes in providing power transmission and distribution equipment in China, with a market cap of CN¥4.59 billion.

Operations: Guangdong Shunna Electric generates revenue primarily from the sale of power transmission and distribution equipment. The company focuses on optimizing its cost structure to enhance profitability, with particular attention to managing production costs. It has demonstrated a notable trend in its net profit margin, reflecting efficiency in converting revenue into actual profit.

Shunna Electric, a notable player in the electrical sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 43.9% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers' 0.8%. This growth is supported by a significant reduction in its debt to equity ratio from 52.1% to 18.3% over five years, indicating improved financial health. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 4.7%, with interest payments well-covered by EBIT at 33 times coverage, reflecting strong operational efficiency. Despite recent share price volatility, Shunna trades at nearly 8% below estimated fair value and maintains high-quality earnings performance.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Guangdong Shunna Electric's performance by reading our health report here.

• Explore historical data to track Guangdong Shunna Electric's performance over time in our Past section.

Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Tsubakimoto Chain Co. is a Japanese company that manufactures and sells components for chains, motion control, mobility, and materials handling systems with a market cap of ¥192.47 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams include Chain at ¥94.51 billion, Mobility at ¥88.71 billion, and Material Handling at ¥68.28 billion, with Motion Control contributing ¥22.93 billion.

Tsubakimoto Chain, a nimble player in the machinery sector, has seen its earnings surge by 48.9% over the past year, outpacing industry growth of 1.6%. The company is trading at a favorable value, with shares priced 42.1% below estimated fair value. Despite revising down its earnings guidance for fiscal year ending March 2025 due to challenges in Materials Handling Systems Operations and Motion Control Operations, Tsubakimoto remains financially sound with more cash than total debt and a reduced debt-to-equity ratio from 25.1% to 11.2% over five years. Recent share buybacks further indicate strategic financial management.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Tsubakimoto Chain with our detailed analytical health report.

• Understand Tsubakimoto Chain's track record by examining our Past report.

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