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Undiscovered Gems with Strong Potential This December 2024

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As global markets navigate a cautious economic landscape marked by the Federal Reserve's rate cuts and political uncertainties, smaller-cap indexes have faced notable challenges, reflecting broader investor sentiment. Despite these headwinds, the search for undiscovered gems in the stock market remains compelling, as investors look for companies with strong fundamentals that can thrive amid shifting economic conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Resource Alam Indonesia2.66%30.36%43.87%★★★★★★
Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Brie Picardie Société coopérative34.89%3.23%3.61%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Yulie Sekuritas IndonesiaNA18.62%9.58%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Moury Construct2.93%10.28%30.93%★★★★★☆
National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.)NA11.69%30.36%★★★★★☆
Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C.)NA-59.20%20.33%★★★★★☆
Compañía Electro Metalúrgica71.27%12.50%19.90%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4632 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Jensen-Group (ENXTBR:JEN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Jensen-Group NV, along with its subsidiaries, specializes in designing, producing, and supplying single machines, systems, and turnkey solutions for the heavy-duty laundry industry with a market capitalization of €413.06 million.

Operations: Jensen-Group generates revenue primarily from its heavy-duty laundry segment, amounting to €420.74 million.

Jensen-Group, a smaller player in the machinery sector, has shown impressive financial health with earnings growth of 48.8% over the past year, far outpacing the industry's 2.5%. The company’s debt to equity ratio has significantly improved from 35.1% to 17% over five years, indicating prudent financial management. Additionally, Jensen-Group trades at a substantial discount of 69.2% below its estimated fair value and maintains high-quality earnings with a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of just 1.2%. These factors suggest that Jensen-Group may offer compelling value potential within its industry context.

ENXTBR:JEN Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024
ENXTBR:JEN Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024

Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion TechnologyLtd (SHSE:603583)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and manufacturing of linear motion systems, with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥9.92 billion.

Operations: Jiecang generates revenue primarily from the linear drive industry, amounting to CN¥3.50 billion. The company's gross profit margin is a key financial metric to consider when evaluating its profitability.

Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion Technology, a smaller player in the electronics sector, showcases promising financial health with earnings growth at 35% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 1.9%. The company reported sales of CNY 2.57 billion for nine months ending September 2024, up from CNY 2.10 billion the previous year. Net income rose to CNY 293 million compared to last year's CNY 188 million. With more cash than debt and positive free cash flow, it appears well-positioned financially despite a rising debt-to-equity ratio now at 24%. Future earnings are expected to grow annually by about 25%, suggesting continued momentum.

SHSE:603583 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024
SHSE:603583 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024

Onward Holdings (TSE:8016)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Onward Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the design, manufacture, and sale of men's, women's, and children's apparel across Japan, China, the United Kingdom, and the United States with a market capitalization of ¥78.05 billion.

Operations: Onward Holdings generates revenue primarily from the sale of apparel across various international markets, with a market capitalization of ¥78.05 billion. The company's financial performance is influenced by its operations in Japan, China, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Onward Holdings, a small cap player in the industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 44.2% over the past year, outpacing its luxury sector peers at 13.1%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 31.6%, and interest payments are well covered with an EBIT coverage of 23.2 times. Recent sales figures indicate strong performance, with November's net sales at all stores reaching 128.6% compared to last year, boosted by the new consolidation of WEGO since October 2024. However, financial results were impacted by a significant one-off loss amounting to ¥3.9 billion in the past year ending August 2024.

TSE:8016 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
TSE:8016 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

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About ENXTBR:JEN

Jensen-Group

Designs, produces, and supplies single machines, systems, and turnkey solutions for the heavy-duty laundry industry.

Flawless balance sheet with solid track record.

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