Identifying November 2024's Undiscovered Gems on None

As global markets experience broad-based gains and smaller-cap indexes outperform their larger counterparts, investors are increasingly optimistic about the potential of undiscovered opportunities within the small-cap sector. With a backdrop of strong labor market indicators and stabilizing economic conditions, identifying stocks with solid fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial for those looking to capitalize on these favorable market dynamics.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Canal Shipping Agencies	NA	8.92%	22.01%	★★★★★★
Zambia Sugar	1.04%	20.60%	44.34%	★★★★★★
Suez Canal Company for Technology Settling (S.A.E)	NA	22.31%	13.60%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
La Forestière Equatoriale	NA	-58.49%	45.78%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Infinity Capital Investments	NA	9.92%	22.16%	★★★★★☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4638 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Zinzino (OM:ZZ B)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Zinzino AB (publ) is a direct sales company that offers dietary supplements and skincare products in Sweden and internationally, with a market cap of approximately SEK2.96 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Zinzino segment, which includes VMA Life, amounting to SEK1.92 billion. The Faun segment contributes SEK177.37 million to the total revenue, while Group Elimination accounts for a reduction of SEK79.14 million.

Zinzino, a dynamic player in the health and wellness sector, has demonstrated robust growth with earnings increasing by 15.3% over the past year, outpacing the Retail Distributors industry. The company is debt-free, enhancing its financial stability and making interest coverage a non-issue. Recent expansions into the Canary Islands highlight Zinzino's strategic international growth efforts. October sales surged 20% to SEK 197.4 million from SEK 163.9 million last year, while net income for Q3 was SEK 42.48 million despite a dip from SEK 53.38 million previously reported, reflecting both opportunities and challenges in its expansion journey.

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

• Learn about Zinzino's historical performance.

Loadstar Capital K.K (TSE:3482)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Loadstar Capital K.K. operates in the real estate investment sector in Japan with a market capitalization of approximately ¥42.15 billion.

Operations: Loadstar Capital K.K. generates revenue primarily from its real estate-related business, amounting to ¥29.18 billion.

Loadstar Capital K.K. has been making waves with its recent acquisition of three hotel properties in Tokyo and Kanagawa, signaling a strategic expansion. The company’s earnings have grown by 20.6% over the past year, outpacing the real estate industry's growth of 18.8%. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio at 209.4%, interest payments are well covered with EBIT covering them 10 times over, suggesting robust financial health in that regard. Additionally, Loadstar's debt to equity ratio has improved from 310.5% to 259.5% over five years, indicating better leverage management while trading slightly below estimated fair value enhances its appeal as an investment opportunity.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Loadstar Capital K.K's health report.

• Examine Loadstar Capital K.K's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Riso Kagaku (TSE:6413)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Riso Kagaku Corporation is engaged in the printing equipment, real estate, and other businesses both domestically in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of ¥118.80 billion.

Operations: Riso Kagaku derives its revenue primarily from the printing equipment segment, contributing ¥76.21 billion, followed by real estate at ¥1.07 billion.

Riso Kagaku, a nimble player in the printing equipment sector, has been actively engaging in strategic financial maneuvers. The company announced a share repurchase plan to buy back up to 230,000 shares for ¥700 million, aiming to adapt swiftly to market shifts and enhance shareholder value. Over the past year, Riso's earnings grew by 5.6%, slightly trailing the tech industry's 5.9% growth rate. Despite revising its dividend guidance downward from JPY 100 to JPY 50 per share due to currency impacts on sales and income forecasts, operating income is expected at JPY 6.5 billion against previous estimates of JPY 5.6 billion.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Riso Kagaku with our comprehensive health report here.

• Gain insights into Riso Kagaku's past trends and performance with our Past report.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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