Exploring Undiscovered Gems with Potential This November 2024

As global markets navigate a period of heightened economic activity and mixed signals from key indices, small-cap stocks have shown resilience, holding up better than their large-cap counterparts amid a busy earnings season. With the S&P 600 for small-caps showing relative stability, this November presents an opportune moment to explore lesser-known stocks that may offer unique potential in today's dynamic market landscape. Identifying these "undiscovered gems" involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals and growth prospects that align well with current economic conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Macnica Galaxy	47.16%	10.05%	20.58%	★★★★★★
Parker Drilling	46.25%	-0.33%	53.04%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Cardig Aero Services	NA	6.60%	69.79%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Pro-Hawk	30.16%	-5.27%	-2.93%	★★★★★☆
Jamuna Bank	85.07%	7.37%	-3.87%	★★★★☆☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Guangdong Delian Group (SZSE:002666)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Guangdong Delian Group Co., Ltd. operates in China's automobile industry, focusing on fine chemicals, sales services, and repair and maintenance, with a market cap of CN¥3.57 billion.

Operations: Guangdong Delian Group generates revenue primarily from its automobile fine chemicals, sales services, and repair and maintenance segments. The company's financial performance is reflected in its market capitalization of CN¥3.57 billion.

Guangdong Delian Group, a smaller player in the chemicals industry, has shown resilience with earnings growth of 149.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry's -4.7%. Despite a 31.6% annual earnings drop over five years, recent figures indicate improvement; net income for nine months ending September 2024 was CNY 78.41 million compared to CNY 51.44 million previously. The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and has satisfactory debt levels with a net debt-to-equity ratio of 4.8%. However, shareholder dilution occurred recently due to share issuance raising nearly CNY 100 million in August 2024.

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• Assess Guangdong Delian Group's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

Dalian Dalicap TechnologyLtd (SZSE:301566)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Dalian Dalicap Technology Co., Ltd. is involved in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of RF microwave ceramic capacitors both in China and internationally, with a market capitalization of CN¥7.61 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from the sale of RF microwave ceramic capacitors. It focuses on both domestic and international markets, contributing to its financial performance.

Dalian Dalicap Technology, a smaller player in the tech industry, shows mixed financial signals. With earnings growth of 3.3% outpacing the electronic sector's 1.7%, it's performing better than some peers. However, recent reports indicate a dip in sales from CNY 272.95 million to CNY 251.06 million over nine months, and net income fell to CNY 88.21 million from CNY 99.17 million year-on-year, reflecting challenges in revenue generation despite high-quality past earnings and positive free cash flow (CNY 92.71). The debt-to-equity ratio has slightly increased to 0.07%, but cash exceeds total debt, indicating manageable financial leverage amidst volatility concerns.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Dalian Dalicap TechnologyLtd's health report.

• Explore historical data to track Dalian Dalicap TechnologyLtd's performance over time in our Past section.

JCU (TSE:4975)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: JCU Corporation specializes in the production and sale of chemicals, machines, and auxiliary equipment for surface treatment in Japan, with a market cap of ¥90.45 billion.

Operations: JCU Corporation generates revenue primarily from its Pharmaceutical Business, contributing ¥22.35 billion, and its Equipment Business, which adds ¥3.20 billion.

JCU, a nimble player in the chemicals industry, is trading at 49.1% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential for upward movement. Over the past five years, it has impressively reduced its debt to equity ratio from 4.5 to 1.2, showcasing financial prudence and stability. Recent earnings growth of 13.9% outpaced the industry average of 13%, indicating robust performance and competitiveness within its sector. The company repurchased 110,600 shares for ¥381 million between August and September this year, reflecting confidence in its valuation and future prospects while maintaining high-quality earnings with strong interest coverage capabilities.

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

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into JCU's's past performance.

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