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Dareway SoftwareLtd And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems With Strong Potential

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As global markets experience a rebound, driven by easing inflation and strong bank earnings, small-cap stocks have shown notable resilience with indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 posting significant gains. In this vibrant market landscape, identifying promising small-cap companies can offer unique opportunities for growth, particularly when these firms demonstrate robust fundamentals and potential for expansion.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Sun14.28%5.73%64.26%★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares10.20%-0.28%6.97%★★★★★★
Wilson Bank HoldingNA7.87%8.22%★★★★★★
ManpowerGroup Greater ChinaNA14.56%1.58%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Sure Global TechNA10.25%20.35%★★★★★★
All E TechnologiesNA27.05%31.58%★★★★★★
Etihad Atheeb TelecommunicationNA30.82%63.88%★★★★★★
Yulie Sekuritas IndonesiaNA18.62%9.58%★★★★★★
Keir International23.18%49.21%-17.98%★★★★★☆

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Dareway SoftwareLtd (SHSE:688579)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Dareway Software Co., Ltd. specializes in developing software solutions for intelligent human society, smart government services, smart medical insurance, healthcare, and electricity applications, with a market capitalization of CN¥3.70 billion.

Operations: Dareway Software Ltd. generates revenue primarily from software solutions tailored for smart government services, medical insurance, healthcare, and electricity applications. The company has a market capitalization of CN¥3.70 billion.

Dareway Software, a nimble player in the tech space, has shown an 18.3% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -11.2%. Despite this impressive growth, its net income for nine months ending September 2024 was CNY 31.11 million, nearly unchanged from CNY 31.2 million last year. The company boasts high-quality earnings and operates debt-free with a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 45.6x—considerably lower than the industry average of 84.4x—suggesting potential value for investors seeking opportunities in smaller tech firms despite its lack of free cash flow positivity recently.

SHSE:688579 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025
SHSE:688579 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

Cybozu (TSE:4776)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Cybozu, Inc. specializes in the development, sale, and operation of groupware solutions in Japan with a market capitalization of ¥124.18 billion.

Operations: Revenue from software development and sales for Cybozu is ¥28.16 billion.

Cybozu, a nimble player in the software industry, showcases impressive growth with earnings surging 39% over the past year, outpacing the sector's average of 12%. This debt-free company has seen its debt to equity ratio shrink from 24.6% five years ago to zero today. Its recent buyback activity is notable; between October and December 2024, Cybozu repurchased 1.41 million shares for ¥2.93 billion, representing nearly 3% of its stock. Despite these positive strides, potential investors should be aware of its volatile share price in recent months and consider this alongside its promising forecasted earnings growth of over 20% annually.

TSE:4776 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025
TSE:4776 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

Maeda Kosen (TSE:7821)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Maeda Kosen Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that manufactures and sells civil engineering, construction, and agricultural materials, as well as nonwoven fabrics, with a market cap of ¥130.62 billion.

Operations: Revenue is primarily generated from the Social Infrastructure Business and Industry Infrastructure Business, contributing ¥31.93 billion and ¥25.80 billion, respectively.

Maeda Kosen, a dynamic player in the market, reported first-quarter sales of ¥15.66 billion (up from ¥13.78 billion) with net income reaching ¥2.29 billion compared to last year's ¥1.86 billion, showcasing robust growth. Basic earnings per share rose to ¥33.75 from the previous year's ¥30.64, indicating strong profitability and operational efficiency with high-quality earnings and EBIT covering interest payments 388 times over, reflecting financial health and stability amidst industry challenges. The company's debt-to-equity ratio impressively shrank from 44% to just 1% over five years, suggesting prudent financial management that enhances its investment appeal further bolstered by trading below estimated fair value by nearly 41%.

TSE:7821 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025
TSE:7821 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

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