Three Undiscovered Gems With Promising Potential

As global markets navigate a landscape of record-high indexes and robust economic indicators, smaller-cap stocks have been outperforming their larger counterparts, capturing the interest of investors seeking opportunities beyond the usual blue-chip names. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks can be particularly rewarding, as these companies often possess untapped potential and the agility to thrive amidst economic shifts.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
SHL Consolidated Bhd	NA	15.25%	15.00%	★★★★★★
Hubei Three Gorges Tourism Group	11.32%	-9.98%	7.95%	★★★★★★
Göltas Göller Bölgesi Cimento Sanayi ve Ticaret	18.55%	49.61%	71.72%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Power HF	2.91%	-6.25%	-22.13%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Ellaktor	73.80%	-24.52%	51.72%	★★★★★☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Universal Microwave Technology (TPEX:3491)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Universal Microwave Technology, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing custom microwave/mm-wave devices and antennas for broadband wireless communications with a market cap of NT$19.18 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from designing, developing, and manufacturing microwave/mm-wave devices and antennas for broadband wireless communications. With a market cap of NT$19.18 billion, its financial performance is influenced by the demand in the telecommunications sector.

Universal Microwave Technology, a company in the electronics sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging by 108.7% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 9%. The company's recent financials reflect strong performance; third-quarter sales reached TWD 639.64 million, up from TWD 375.53 million last year, while net income rose to TWD 132.43 million from TWD 45.94 million. With a debt-to-equity ratio increasing to 35.9% over five years and high-quality earnings reported, it seems well-positioned for continued success in its niche market despite rising leverage concerns.

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CURVES HOLDINGS (TSE:7085)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: CURVES HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. operates and manages women's fitness clubs under the Curves brand in Japan with a market cap of ¥72.82 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for CURVES HOLDINGS is derived from its Curves Business segment, generating ¥35.47 billion. The company's financial performance can be evaluated through its net profit margin trends, which provide insight into profitability efficiency over time.

CURVES HOLDINGS, a notable player in its sector, has shown impressive financial health with a net debt to equity ratio of 1.9%, which is satisfactory by industry standards. Over the past five years, this metric has improved significantly from 208% to 44.6%. The company's earnings have surged by 39.8% over the last year, outpacing the Hospitality industry's growth rate of 27.6%. Recent developments include an increase in dividend guidance for fiscal year ending August 2025, indicating strong confidence in future profitability with expected net sales reaching JPY 38 billion and operating profit at JPY 6.3 billion.

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• Gain insights into CURVES HOLDINGS' past trends and performance with our Past report.

Nishimatsuya Chain (TSE:7545)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Nishimatsuya Chain Co., Ltd. operates a chain of specialty stores for baby and children's living goods in Japan, with a market cap of ¥136 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its chain of specialty stores focused on baby and children's living goods in Japan. It has a market cap of approximately ¥136 billion.

Nishimatsuya Chain, a player in the specialty retail sector, showcases a promising profile with earnings growth of 5.6% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 4.6%. The company is trading at 24.5% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. It has initiated a share buyback program, repurchasing 200,100 shares for ¥499.78 million recently to enhance shareholder value and adapt to market conditions. With high-quality past earnings and more cash than total debt, Nishimatsuya seems well-positioned financially while maintaining interest coverage comfortably above obligations.

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