Unveiling Three Undiscovered Gems On None Exchange

As global markets experience a mix of record highs and inflation-driven uncertainties, small-cap stocks have notably lagged behind their larger counterparts, with the Russell 2000 trailing the S&P 500 by a significant margin. In this environment of volatility and opportunity, identifying undiscovered gems can be particularly rewarding for investors seeking to capitalize on unique growth potential.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Morris State Bancshares	9.72%	4.93%	6.51%	★★★★★★
Changsha Tongcheng HoldingsLtd	7.91%	-11.02%	-6.79%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Bahrain National Holding Company B.S.C	NA	20.11%	5.44%	★★★★★★
Oakworth Capital	31.49%	14.78%	4.46%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Parker Drilling	46.05%	0.86%	52.25%	★★★★★★
Hermes Transportes Blindados	50.88%	4.57%	3.33%	★★★★★☆
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya	9.32%	12.22%	22.08%	★★★★☆☆
Practic	NA	3.63%	6.85%	★★★★☆☆

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Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Kyung Dong Navien (KOSE:A009450)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Kyung Dong Navien Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of machinery and heat combustion equipment, with a market cap of ₩1.17 trillion.

Operations: Kyung Dong Navien generates revenue primarily from the air conditioning manufacturing and sale segment, contributing approximately ₩1.33 billion. The company's financial performance is reflected in its market capitalization of ₩1.17 trillion.

Kyung Dong Navien, a small cap player in the heating solutions industry, seems to be trading at an attractive 41.6% below its estimated fair value. Over the past year, its earnings skyrocketed by 83.2%, significantly outpacing the building industry's -9.2%. With a debt-to-equity ratio reduced from 52.1% to 36.3% over five years and interest payments well-covered at 31.8 times EBIT, financial stability appears solid. Despite not being free cash flow positive, future prospects look promising with earnings forecasted to grow annually by 19.55%. A recent dividend announcement of ₩650 further highlights shareholder returns potential.

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Guangzhou Huayan Precision MachineryLtd (SZSE:301138)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Guangzhou Huayan Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. operates in the precision machinery industry and has a market cap of CN¥3.51 billion.

Operations: Guangzhou Huayan Precision Machinery generates revenue primarily from its precision machinery products. The company's net profit margin is noted at 12.5%, reflecting its profitability relative to total revenue.

Guangzhou Huayan Precision Machinery Ltd has shown resilience with earnings growth of 3.6% over the past year, outperforming the broader machinery sector's -0.06%. This company, which operates without debt, has significantly improved its financial health from five years ago when it had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.4%. Despite this progress, its earnings have declined by an average of 1.1% annually over the last five years. While free cash flow remains negative recently at -US$24 million in September 2024, the firm seems to maintain high-quality earnings and profitability is not a concern given its current operations without leverage.

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• Understand Guangzhou Huayan Precision MachineryLtd's track record by examining our Past report.

H2O Retailing (TSE:8242)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: H2O Retailing Corporation operates department stores, supermarkets, and shopping centers in Japan with a market capitalization of ¥281.41 billion.

Operations: H2O Retailing generates revenue primarily from its food business, which accounts for ¥413.28 billion, followed by department stores at ¥192.46 billion and commercial facilities at ¥41.10 billion. The company's net profit margin is a critical metric to consider when evaluating its financial performance over time.

H2O Retailing, a nimble player in the retail sector, has seen its earnings surge by 79% over the past year, outpacing industry growth of 10%. A noteworthy ¥16.2 billion one-off gain bolstered recent financial results. The company is trading at an enticing value, reportedly 81% below fair value estimates. Its debt profile has improved with a reduction in the debt-to-equity ratio from 58% to 50.5% over five years. Recently, H2O completed a share buyback of approximately ¥3.62 billion for about 1.35% of its shares, highlighting strong shareholder returns and confidence in future performance.

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