Exploring Undiscovered Gems In February 2025

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by volatile corporate earnings and competitive pressures in the AI sector, small-cap stocks have shown mixed performance with indices like the S&P 600 reflecting broader market uncertainties. Despite these challenges, opportunities may arise for discerning investors who focus on companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that remain underappreciated by the broader market.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
All E Technologies	NA	18.60%	31.35%	★★★★★★
Hermes Transportes Blindados	50.88%	4.57%	3.33%	★★★★★☆
HOMAG Group	NA	-31.14%	23.43%	★★★★★☆
Compañía Electro Metalúrgica	71.27%	12.50%	19.90%	★★★★☆☆
La Positiva Seguros y Reaseguros	0.04%	8.78%	27.31%	★★★★☆☆
Sociedad Eléctrica del Sur Oeste	42.67%	8.52%	4.10%	★★★★☆☆
Practic	NA	3.63%	6.85%	★★★★☆☆
Jiangsu Aisen Semiconductor MaterialLtd	12.19%	14.60%	12.10%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4682 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Toulouse 31 (ENXTPA:CAT31)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Toulouse 31 operates as a cooperative bank in France with a market cap of €358.15 million.

Operations: CAT31 generates revenue primarily from its retail banking segment, amounting to €249.69 million. The company's financial performance is influenced by its operational efficiency and market dynamics within the cooperative banking sector in France.

With total assets of €16.3B and equity at €2.0B, Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Toulouse 31 stands out with its robust balance sheet. This bank has total deposits of €13.5B against loans amounting to €12.0B, reflecting a solid deposit base that makes up 95% of its low-risk funding sources. The company boasts an impressive earnings growth rate of 25%, surpassing the industry average by a significant margin, while maintaining a low bad loan allowance at 1%. Despite trading at nearly half its estimated fair value, it remains free cash flow negative, suggesting room for improvement in operational efficiency.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Toulouse 31's health report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Toulouse 31's's past performance.

Apotea (OM:APOTEA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Apotea AB (publ) operates as an online pharmacy in Sweden with a market capitalization of approximately SEK7.84 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its online retail operations, amounting to SEK6.30 billion.

Apotea, a promising player in the consumer retailing sector, recently completed an IPO worth SEK 1.63 billion, reflecting its growing market presence. Its earnings surged by 175% over the past year, significantly outperforming the industry average of -3.6%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 0.3%, indicating prudent financial management. Apotea's interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 91 times, showcasing robust operational efficiency. Trading at nearly 70% below estimated fair value and with high-quality earnings, it seems poised for continued growth with forecasted annual earnings increase of 18%.

• Take a closer look at Apotea's potential here in our health report.

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

Koshidaka Holdings (TSE:2157)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Koshidaka Holdings Co., Ltd. is engaged in the karaoke and bath house industries both domestically in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of ¥87.95 billion.

Operations: Koshidaka Holdings generates its revenue primarily from its karaoke business, contributing ¥63.10 billion, and to a lesser extent from real estate management at ¥1.71 billion.

Koshidaka Holdings, a vibrant player in the hospitality sector, offers an intriguing investment case with its price-to-earnings ratio at 13.8x, undercutting the industry average of 23.1x. Despite experiencing a challenging year with earnings growth down by 15%, it remains profitable and boasts strong interest coverage at 639 times its debt payments. Over five years, Koshidaka has impressively reduced its debt to equity from 66% to a more comfortable 35%. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to grow annually by over 16%, suggesting potential for future expansion amidst current financial stability and strategic management efforts.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Koshidaka Holdings with our detailed analytical health report.

• Examine Koshidaka Holdings' past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

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