Three Undiscovered Gems in South Korea to Enhance Your Portfolio

South Korea's market has been navigating a mixed economic landscape, with a current account surplus of $9.13 billion in July, down from $12.26 billion in June, and notable increases in both exports and imports. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks can be key to enhancing your portfolio, especially those that show resilience and growth potential amid fluctuating economic conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In South Korea

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Korea Airport ServiceLtd	NA	3.97%	42.22%	★★★★★★
Miwon Chemicals	0.08%	11.70%	14.38%	★★★★★★
Korea Ratings	NA	1.13%	0.54%	★★★★★★
Samyang	49.49%	6.68%	23.96%	★★★★★★
Kyung Dong Navien	22.40%	11.19%	18.84%	★★★★★★
Namuga	14.47%	0.88%	38.25%	★★★★★★
ONEJOON	10.13%	35.30%	-5.78%	★★★★★☆
iMarketKorea	28.53%	5.35%	1.30%	★★★★★☆
PaperCorea	53.09%	1.31%	77.27%	★★★★★☆
FnGuide	36.10%	8.92%	10.27%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 184 stocks from our KRX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

VT (KOSDAQ:A018290)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: VT Co., Ltd. produces and exports laminating machines and films worldwide, with a market cap of ₩1.09 billion.

Operations: VT Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Cosmetic segment (₩256.27 billion), followed by Entertainment (₩93.74 billion) and Laminating (₩33.86 billion).

VT Co., Ltd. has shown impressive earnings growth, with a 563.7% increase over the past year, significantly outpacing the Personal Products industry's 30.2%. Recent reports indicate second-quarter sales of KRW 113.35 billion and net income of KRW 15.40 billion, compared to KRW 74.69 billion and KRW 5.09 billion respectively a year ago. Despite its highly volatile share price in recent months, VT trades at about 21% below its estimated fair value and has reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 71% to just over 22% in five years.

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Hyundai G.F. Holdings (KOSE:A005440)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hyundai G.F. Holdings Co., Ltd. engages in the rental and investment businesses with a market cap of ₩767.05 billion.

Operations: Hyundai G.F. Holdings generates its revenue primarily through rental and investment activities. The company operates with a market cap of ₩767.05 billion.

Hyundai G.F. Holdings, a lesser-known entity in South Korea's market, has shown remarkable growth potential. The company’s earnings surged by 242291% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Trade Distributors industry’s 21.7%. Trading at 43.8% below its estimated fair value, it offers an attractive entry point for investors. Additionally, Hyundai G.F.'s debt to equity ratio increased from 1.6 to 10.7 over five years and remains profitable with positive free cash flow projections enhancing its financial stability and future prospects.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Hyundai G.F. Holdings.

• Gain insights into Hyundai G.F. Holdings' historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Cuckoo Holdings (KOSE:A192400)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Cuckoo Holdings Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells electric heaters and daily necessities in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩764.53 billion.

Operations: Cuckoo Holdings generates revenue primarily from its electric heating appliances segment, which reported ₩797.73 billion in sales.

Cuckoo Holdings, a notable player in the South Korean market, offers an intriguing investment case. Over the past five years, earnings have grown at 8.8% annually. Despite this steady growth, recent performance lagged behind the Consumer Durables industry with a 6.5% rise in earnings last year compared to the industry's 26.5%. The company’s debt to equity ratio has increased from 0% to 0.04%, indicating prudent financial management while trading significantly below its estimated fair value by around 79%.

• Take a closer look at Cuckoo Holdings' potential here in our health report.

• Examine Cuckoo Holdings' past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Summing It All Up

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