Discovering January 2025's Hidden Gems with Strong Potential

As global markets grapple with inflation fears and political uncertainties, small-cap stocks have notably underperformed their large-cap counterparts, with the Russell 2000 Index recently dipping into correction territory. Amidst this volatile backdrop, discerning investors may find opportunities in lesser-known companies that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Marítima de Inversiones	NA	82.67%	21.14%	★★★★★★
Zona Franca de Iquique	NA	7.94%	12.83%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Standard Bank	0.13%	27.78%	30.36%	★★★★★★
Minsud Resources	NA	nan	-29.01%	★★★★★★
Segar Kumala Indonesia	NA	21.81%	18.21%	★★★★★★
Watt's	70.56%	7.69%	-0.53%	★★★★★☆
Societe de Limonaderies et de Boissons Rafraichissantes d'Afrique	39.37%	4.38%	-14.46%	★★★★★☆
DIRTT Environmental Solutions	58.73%	-5.34%	-5.43%	★★★★☆☆
Krom Bank Indonesia	NA	40.04%	35.44%	★★★★☆☆

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

Ackerstein Group (TASE:ACKR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Ackerstein Group Ltd operates in the production, infrastructure, construction, and development sectors in Israel and the United States, with a market cap of ₪2.60 billion.

Operations: Ackerstein Group generates revenue primarily from its Civil Engineering Segment, contributing ₪558.38 million, and the Industry Sector in Israel with ₪266.81 million. The Real Estate Sector adds ₪46.43 million, while the Industry Sector Abroad accounts for ₪57.29 million in revenue.

Ackerstein Group has shown robust earnings growth of 14.8%, outpacing the Basic Materials industry, which grew by just 1.6%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 3.8%, indicating prudent financial management. Despite a one-off gain of ₪41.7M impacting recent results, Ackerstein remains profitable with well-covered interest payments at 14.6 times EBIT. Recent earnings reports reveal third-quarter net income surged to ILS 57.39 million from ILS 20.87 million last year, despite a drop in sales from ILS 271.25 million to ILS 252.64 million, suggesting operational efficiency improvements amidst revenue challenges.

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SAN-ALTD (TSE:2659)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: SAN-A CO., LTD. operates a chain of supermarkets in Okinawa with a market capitalization of ¥178.84 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its supermarket operations in Okinawa. The financial performance shows a net profit margin trend worth noting, with the latest figure at 5.2%.

SAN-ALTD, a promising player in its industry, has shown consistent earnings growth of 11.2% annually over the past five years, though recent growth at 7.4% lagged behind the Consumer Retailing sector's 11.8%. This company operates debt-free, eliminating concerns about interest payments and highlighting financial prudence. Free cash flow is positive with recent figures reaching US$25.40 million as of August 2024, indicating strong operational efficiency. Despite not outpacing industry peers recently, SAN-ALTD's high-quality earnings and solid financial health suggest potential for steady future performance within its market niche.

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NOMURA (TSE:9716)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: NOMURA Co., Ltd. specializes in research, planning, consulting, design, layout, production and construction, as well as operation and management for space creation both in Japan and internationally with a market cap of ¥101.95 billion.

Operations: NOMURA generates revenue through its involvement in research, planning, consulting, design, layout, production and construction activities related to space creation. The company's financial performance includes a focus on managing costs associated with these diverse operations.

Nomura, a financial entity with no debt and high-quality earnings, recently revised its consolidated earnings guidance upward for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2025. The company expects net sales of ¥149 billion (US$1.36 billion), operating profit of ¥8 billion (US$73 million), and profit attributable to owners at ¥6 billion (US$55 million). This revision is driven by large-scale projects in specialty stores and urban redevelopment markets. Nomura's shares are trading at 15% below estimated fair value, indicating potential upside. Additionally, the firm has increased its dividend guidance to ¥32 per share from last year's ¥27.

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