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Undiscovered Gems To Explore In November 2024

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As global markets continue to navigate a landscape of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, smaller-cap indexes have shown resilience, outperforming their larger counterparts amid broad-based gains. With the U.S. indexes nearing record highs and positive sentiment bolstered by strong labor market data, investors may find opportunities in lesser-known stocks that exhibit potential for growth within this dynamic environment. Identifying a promising stock often involves looking at companies with solid fundamentals and the ability to thrive despite broader market challenges, making them compelling options for those seeking undiscovered gems in today's market.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
PW Medtech Group0.06%22.33%-17.56%★★★★★★
Mobile TelecommunicationsNA4.98%0.14%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C.)NA-59.20%20.33%★★★★★☆
Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.)213.15%18.58%29.63%★★★★☆☆
BOSQAR d.d94.35%39.99%23.94%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4634 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Union Coop (DFM:UNIONCOOP)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Union Coop operates hypermarkets and consumer cooperatives in the United Arab Emirates with a market capitalization of AED3.94 billion.

Operations: Union Coop generates revenue primarily through its retail segment, contributing AED1.72 billion, and e-commerce activities, adding AED125.72 million.

Union Coop, a nimble player in the consumer retailing sector, has demonstrated robust financial health with no debt over the past five years. Its earnings surged by 32% last year, outpacing industry growth and reflecting high-quality earnings. Trading at 8.1% below estimated fair value suggests potential for investors seeking undervalued opportunities. Recent reports highlight a net income of AED 49.56 million for Q3 2024, up from AED 42.38 million the previous year, with basic earnings per share rising to AED 0.03 from AED 0.02 a year ago, indicating steady profitability amidst ongoing strategic evaluations like transforming into a PJSC.

DFM:UNIONCOOP Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
DFM:UNIONCOOP Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Toagosei (TSE:4045)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Toagosei Co., Ltd. is a company that, along with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of chemical products both in Japan and globally, with a market cap of ¥170.57 billion.

Operations: Toagosei generates revenue primarily from its Fundamental Chemistry Product Business, which contributes ¥81.68 billion, followed by the Polymers and Oligomer Business at ¥36.44 billion. The Resin Processing Product Business adds ¥28.69 billion to the revenue stream, while Adhesive Material and Highly Functional Inorganic Materials Businesses contribute smaller amounts of ¥13.62 billion and ¥10.34 billion respectively.

Toagosei, a promising name in the chemical industry, has demonstrated robust earnings growth of 39.9% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers significantly. The company is trading at 38.5% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation in the market. Recent strategic moves include a foray into land-based salmon farming through investment and supply of essential liquid chemicals to Soul of Japan K.K., showcasing its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Additionally, Toagosei's debt-to-equity ratio has improved from 6% to 5.3% over five years, reflecting prudent financial management amidst ongoing share repurchases totaling ¥5.92 billion this year.

TSE:4045 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
TSE:4045 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Takara StandardLtd (TSE:7981)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Takara Standard Co., Ltd. is a company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of enameled products, with a market capitalization of ¥111.47 billion.

Operations: Takara Standard Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily through the manufacturing and sale of enameled products. The company's financial performance is reflected in its market capitalization of ¥111.47 billion, indicating its scale within the industry.

Takara Standard, a player in the building industry, shows a mixed performance with earnings growing 2% annually over five years. Despite this steady growth, its recent annual earnings increase of 2.9% lagged behind the industry's 7.6%. The company trades at a significant discount of 57.8% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Financially sound, Takara's debt to equity ratio has improved from 5.8% to 4%, and it holds more cash than total debt. Recent events include a slight dividend hike to ¥28 per share but no shares were repurchased in the latest tranche update.

TSE:7981 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
TSE:7981 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

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