Undiscovered Gems In South Korea To Watch This October 2024

Over the last 7 days, the South Korean market has remained flat, yet it has shown a promising rise of 6.3% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 30% annually. In this environment, identifying stocks that combine strong fundamentals with growth potential can uncover hidden opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on these trends.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In South Korea

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Ind	NA	1.97%	8.84%	★★★★★★
NOROO PAINT & COATINGS	13.99%	5.04%	7.74%	★★★★★★
Korea Ratings	NA	1.13%	0.54%	★★★★★★
Woori Technology Investment	NA	25.66%	-1.45%	★★★★★★
Kyung Dong Navien	22.40%	11.19%	18.84%	★★★★★★
Synergy Innovation	12.39%	12.87%	28.82%	★★★★★★
ONEJOON	10.13%	35.30%	-5.78%	★★★★★☆
ASIA Holdings	34.98%	8.43%	16.17%	★★★★★☆
Oriental Precision & EngineeringLtd	54.53%	3.14%	0.80%	★★★★★☆
FnGuide	36.10%	8.92%	10.27%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 185 stocks from our KRX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Young Poong Precision (KOSDAQ:A036560)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Young Poong Precision Corporation specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of chemical process pumps both domestically and internationally, with a market cap of ₩546.53 billion.

Operations: Young Poong Precision generates revenue primarily from the sale of chemical process pumps. The company's net profit margin is a key financial metric to consider, as it reflects profitability after accounting for all expenses.

Young Poong Precision, a smaller player in the machinery industry, has seen its earnings grow by 10.1% over the past year, surpassing the industry's 5.4% growth rate. The company is trading at 67% below its estimated fair value and remains debt-free with high-quality earnings. Recent developments include acquisition offers from Jerico Partners for KRW 120 billion and Korea Corporate Investment Holdings for KRW 210 billion, potentially increasing Chairman Choi's stake to 60.45%.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Young Poong Precision with our comprehensive health report here.

• Gain insights into Young Poong Precision's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Taihan Cable & Solution (KOSE:A001440)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Taihan Cable & Solution Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer and seller of electric wires, cables, and related products with a market cap of ₩2.47 trillion.

Operations: Taihan Cable & Solution generates revenue primarily from its wire segment, amounting to ₩3.42 billion. The company incurs costs related to sales between divisions, which reduce the overall revenue by ₩380.13 million.

Taihan Cable & Solution, a promising player in South Korea's electrical industry, has demonstrated impressive earnings growth of 127% over the past year. Despite a decrease in sales to ₩8.82 billion from ₩9.75 billion, net income surged to ₩24.88 billion from ₩12.82 billion year-on-year for Q2 2024, reflecting strong operational performance with basic EPS rising to KRW 134 from KRW 104. The company's debt-to-equity ratio improved significantly over five years, dropping from 203.6% to 30.2%, indicating prudent financial management and potential for sustained growth despite recent shareholder dilution concerns.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Taihan Cable & Solution's health report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Taihan Cable & Solution's's past performance.

Dongwon Systems (KOSE:A014820)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Dongwon Systems Corporation is a South Korean packaging company that manufactures and markets packaging materials, with a market cap of ₩1.26 trillion.

Operations: Dongwon Systems generates revenue primarily from its packing business, which contributes ₩1.27 billion.

Dongwon Systems, a notable player in the packaging sector, showcases robust financials with its net income for Q2 2024 reaching ₩22.26 billion, up from ₩17.89 billion the previous year. The company reported earnings per share of ₩761 compared to last year's ₩612, indicating solid performance. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 48.4%, Dongwon's interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 5.2 times, suggesting sound management of financial obligations and quality earnings growth surpassing industry averages.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Dongwon Systems.

• Evaluate Dongwon Systems' historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

Key Takeaways

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