Undiscovered Gems With Promising Potential For January 2025

As global markets grapple with inflation concerns and political uncertainties, small-cap stocks have notably underperformed their large-cap counterparts, with the Russell 2000 Index entering correction territory. Amid this volatile backdrop, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a keen eye for companies that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth despite broader market challenges.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Sun	14.28%	5.73%	64.26%	★★★★★★
Zona Franca de Iquique	NA	7.94%	12.83%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Ha Giang Mineral Mechanics	NA	23.21%	43.16%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Chilanga Cement	NA	13.46%	35.92%	★★★★★★
Yulie Sekuritas Indonesia	NA	18.62%	9.58%	★★★★★★
Watt's	70.56%	7.69%	-0.53%	★★★★★☆
Inversiones Doalca SOCIMI	16.56%	6.15%	10.19%	★★★★☆☆
Castellana Properties Socimi	53.49%	6.65%	21.96%	★★★★☆☆

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

Seoyon E-Hwa (KOSE:A200880)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Seoyon E-Hwa Co., Ltd. is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of automobile interior and exterior parts both domestically in South Korea and internationally, with a market capitalization of ₩374.27 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Seoyon E-Hwa comes from its Auto Parts & Accessories segment, generating approximately ₩3.95 trillion. The company's net profit margin is a key metric to consider when evaluating its financial performance.

Seoyon E-Hwa, a notable player in the auto components sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 49.1% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 10.2%. The company trades at an attractive valuation, approximately 80.1% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside for investors. Financially sound with a net debt to equity ratio of 39.1%, Seoyon E-Hwa's interest payments are well covered by EBIT at a multiple of 7.1x. Despite not being free cash flow positive recently, its profitability and satisfactory debt levels indicate resilience and potential for future growth in earnings forecasted at 13.52% annually.

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KTK Group (SHSE:603680)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: KTK Group Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, production, sale, and servicing of interior systems, electrical controlling systems, and vehicle equipment for high-speed trains, metro systems, light rail vehicles (LRV), and ordinary rail passenger cars both in China and internationally with a market cap of CN¥6.53 billion.

Operations: KTK Group generates revenue primarily through the sale of interior systems, electrical controlling systems, and vehicle equipment for rail transportation. The company's financial performance includes a focus on cost management to optimize profitability. Gross profit margin trends are noteworthy in evaluating its operational efficiency.

KTK Group, a promising player in the machinery sector, has shown robust performance with earnings growing by 32% over the past year, outpacing the industry's modest 0.2% rise. The company reported sales of CNY 3.04 billion for nine months ending September 2024, up from CNY 2.66 billion last year, highlighting its growth momentum despite a historical earnings decline of 10% annually over five years. Its debt to equity ratio improved significantly from 65% to a satisfactory level of around 26%, reflecting prudent financial management and positioning it well against market uncertainties with high-quality earnings and strong interest coverage.

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Guangzhou Newlife New Material (SZSE:301323)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Guangzhou Newlife New Material CO., LTD specializes in the research, development, production, and supply of magnetic and electronic ceramic materials both domestically and internationally, with a market cap of approximately CN¥4.05 billion.

Operations: Newlife New Material generates revenue primarily from its Plastics & Rubber segment, which contributes CN¥860 million.

Navigating the niche of Guangzhou Newlife New Material, this company stands out with its debt-free status, a significant shift from a 3.3% debt-to-equity ratio five years ago. Recent earnings growth of 6.4% surpasses the chemical industry's -3.4%, indicating robust performance despite challenges. The Price-To-Earnings ratio at 28.9x is competitive against the CN market's 31.8x, suggesting potential value for investors seeking opportunities in smaller entities. Over nine months ending September 2024, sales hit CNY 652 million from CNY 564 million previously, while net income reached CNY 107 million compared to CNY 105 million last year, reflecting consistent profitability amidst evolving market dynamics.

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• Examine Guangzhou Newlife New Material's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

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