Exploring None's 3 Undiscovered Gems with Strong Foundations

As global markets navigate the uncertainties surrounding the incoming administration's policies and fluctuating interest rates, small-cap stocks have faced their own set of challenges, as evidenced by recent declines in indices like the Russell 2000. Despite these headwinds, investors continue to seek out opportunities with strong fundamentals that can weather economic shifts and policy changes. In this environment, identifying stocks with solid foundations becomes crucial for those looking to uncover potential growth stories amidst broader market volatility.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Industrias del Cobre Sociedad Anónima	NA	19.08%	22.33%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
MAPFRE Middlesea	NA	14.56%	1.77%	★★★★★☆
Steamships Trading	33.60%	4.17%	3.90%	★★★★★☆
Compañía Electro Metalúrgica	71.27%	12.50%	19.90%	★★★★☆☆
La Positiva Seguros y Reaseguros	0.04%	8.59%	27.31%	★★★★☆☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆

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Phoenix Mecano (SWX:PMN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Phoenix Mecano AG, with a market cap of CHF437.41 million, manufactures and sells components for industrial customers globally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Phoenix Mecano generates its revenue primarily from three segments: Enclosure Systems (€218.16 million), Industrial Components (€197.28 million), and Dewertokin Technology Group (€348.00 million).

Phoenix Mecano, a nimble player in the electrical sector, has demonstrated resilience with earnings growth of 0.7% over the past year, outpacing the industry's -12.7%. Its price-to-earnings ratio stands at 11.1x, considerably lower than the Swiss market average of 19.7x, suggesting it trades at a favorable valuation compared to peers. The company has successfully reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 62.6% to 44.8% over five years and maintains satisfactory net debt levels at 13.3%. With interest payments well-covered by EBIT (28.8x), Phoenix Mecano appears financially robust and poised for potential growth opportunities ahead.

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• Gain insights into Phoenix Mecano's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Baotek Industrial Materials (TPEX:5340)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Baotek Industrial Materials Ltd. focuses on the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of electronic and industrial glass fiber products across Taiwan, China, Japan, the United States, and other international markets with a market cap of NT$8.15 billion.

Operations: Baotek Industrial Materials generates revenue from the sale of electronic and industrial glass fiber products across various international markets. The company's cost structure includes expenses related to research, development, and manufacturing processes. Its net profit margin has shown variability over recent periods, reflecting changes in operational efficiency and market conditions.

Baotek Industrial Materials, a small player in the electronic industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 589.4% over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry's 9%. The company reported third-quarter sales of TWD 551.52 million, up from TWD 308.95 million last year, with net income reaching TWD 24.98 million compared to TWD 12.12 million previously. Earnings per share doubled to TWD 0.13 from TWD 0.06 a year ago for this quarter alone and for nine months reached an impressive TWD 0.49 from just TWD 0.06 last year, indicating strong operational performance despite recent share price volatility.

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• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Baotek Industrial Materials''s past performance.

Genky DrugStores (TSE:9267)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Genky DrugStores Co., Ltd. operates a chain of drug stores and has a market capitalization of ¥94.52 billion.

Operations: Genky DrugStores generates revenue primarily through its chain of drug stores. The company has a market capitalization of ¥94.52 billion.

Genky DrugStores, a nimble player in the retail sector, has demonstrated impressive growth with earnings rising 26.6% over the past year, outpacing the Consumer Retailing industry average of 14.1%. The company's debt to equity ratio improved significantly from 95.3% to 72.3% in five years, showcasing better financial management despite a still high net debt to equity ratio of 54.1%. Its interest payments are comfortably covered by EBIT at a robust 59.8x coverage, indicating solid operational efficiency. Recent sales figures reflect steady momentum with all store net sales increasing by approximately 110% in October compared to last year’s figures.

• Take a closer look at Genky DrugStores' potential here in our health report.

• Explore historical data to track Genky DrugStores' performance over time in our Past section.

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