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Discover These 3 Undiscovered Gems in South Korea with Strong Financials

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The South Korea stock market has experienced recent volatility, with the KOSPI index seeing fluctuations and mixed performances across various sectors. As investors navigate these uncertain times, identifying stocks with strong financials becomes crucial for long-term success. In this article, we will explore three undiscovered gems in South Korea that exhibit robust financial health and potential for growth amidst the current market dynamics.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In South Korea

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Korea Airport ServiceLtdNA3.97%42.22%★★★★★★
Korea Cast Iron Pipe IndNA1.97%8.84%★★★★★★
Korea RatingsNA1.13%0.54%★★★★★★
Samyang49.49%6.68%23.96%★★★★★★
Woori Technology InvestmentNA22.60%-1.67%★★★★★★
iMarketKorea28.53%5.35%1.30%★★★★★☆
ASIA Holdings34.98%8.43%16.17%★★★★★☆
Daewon Cable30.50%8.72%60.38%★★★★★☆
Oriental Precision & EngineeringLtd54.53%3.14%0.80%★★★★★☆
PaperCorea53.09%1.31%77.27%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 192 stocks from our KRX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

InBodyLtd (KOSDAQ:A041830)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: InBody Ltd (KOSDAQ:A041830) specializes in body composition analysis solutions globally and has a market cap of ₩335.44 billion.

Operations: InBody Ltd generates revenue primarily from its electronic medical devices and biological signal measuring devices, totaling ₩185.34 billion.

InBody Ltd. showcases robust financial health with no debt over the past five years and impressive earnings growth of 12% last year, outpacing the Medical Equipment industry’s 1.6%. Trading at a significant discount, it is valued at 72.8% below its fair value estimate. The company recently announced a share repurchase plan worth KRW 5 billion to enhance shareholder value and stabilize stock price, highlighting its strong commitment to investor returns.

KOSDAQ:A041830 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
KOSDAQ:A041830 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

KG Mobility (KOSE:A003620)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: KG Mobility Corp. manufactures and sells automobiles and parts in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩1.20 trillion.

Operations: KG Mobility generates revenue primarily from automobile manufacturing, amounting to ₩3.63 billion.

KG Mobility has demonstrated impressive financial improvements, with its debt to equity ratio dropping from 46.7% to 22% over five years. Despite this, interest coverage by EBIT remains low at 1x. The company’s earnings skyrocketed by 1196%, significantly outpacing the auto industry average of 23%. For Q2 2024, sales reached ₩984.86 billion, slightly down from ₩1 trillion last year, while net income increased to ₩32.61 billion from ₩17.96 billion a year ago.

KOSE:A003620 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
KOSE:A003620 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Boryung (KOSE:A003850)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Boryung Corporation manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩786.92 billion.

Operations: Boryung Corporation generates revenue primarily through the sale of pharmaceutical products in both domestic and international markets. The company has a market cap of ₩786.92 billion.

Boryung has shown impressive growth, with earnings increasing by 68.7% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Pharmaceuticals industry average of 21.9%. The company's debt to equity ratio improved from 36.5% to 34.4% in five years, indicating better financial health. Recent earnings for Q2 reported sales of KRW 228.62 million and net income of KRW 23,643 million, reflecting strong performance compared to last year’s figures of KRW 80.13 million and KRW 11,318 million respectively.

KOSE:A003850 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
KOSE:A003850 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

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