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Discovering Hidden Gems in South Korea for September 2024
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
The South Korea stock market has finished lower in three straight sessions, plunging more than 105 points or 4 percent along the way. The KOSPI now rests just above the 2,575-point plateau although it's due for support on Friday. Despite recent volatility, discerning investors know that downturns can present opportunities to discover hidden gems with strong fundamentals and growth potential. In this article, we will explore three lesser-known South Korean stocks that could be promising investments for September 2024.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In South Korea
Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|
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% | ★★★★★★ |
Synergy Innovation | 12.39% | 12.87% | 28.82% | ★★★★★★ |
ONEJOON | 10.13% | 35.30% | -5.78% | ★★★★★☆ |
Daewon Cable | 30.50% | 8.72% | 60.38% | ★★★★★☆ |
Oriental Precision & EngineeringLtd | 54.53% | 3.14% | 0.80% | ★★★★★☆ |
FnGuide | 36.10% | 8.92% | 10.27% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks 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) and Entertainment segment (₩93.74 billion), with additional contributions from Laminating machines and films (₩33.86 billion). The company focuses on these key areas to drive its financial performance.
VT Co., Ltd. has shown impressive financial performance, with earnings growing by 563.7% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Personal Products industry growth of 30.2%. The company reported second-quarter sales of KRW 113.35 million and net income of KRW 15.40 million, compared to KRW 74.69 million and KRW 5.09 million a year ago respectively, demonstrating robust revenue expansion and profitability improvements. Additionally, VT's debt-to-equity ratio has decreased from 71.2% to 22.4% over five years, reflecting strong financial management and reduced leverage risk.
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Eugene Investment & SecuritiesLtd (KOSE:A001200)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Eugene Investment & Securities Co.,Ltd. offers a range of financial products and services to individuals, corporates, and institutional investors, with a market cap of approximately ₩401.80 billion.
Operations: Eugene Investment & Securities Co.,Ltd. generates revenue primarily from self-trading (₩120.58 billion), consignment trade (₩91.24 billion), and gift brokerage (₩47.97 billion). The company also engages in asset management business contributing ₩14.41 billion to its revenue, while the OTC derivatives business results in a negative impact of -₩19.46 billion on its financials.
Eugene Investment & Securities has shown a notable turnaround with net income of ₩20.67B for Q2 2024, compared to a net loss of ₩1.27B in the same period last year. The company posted basic earnings per share of ₩225, up from a loss per share of ₩14 previously. Over the past year, earnings growth hit 251%, outpacing the Capital Markets industry’s -3.7%. Despite a large one-off loss impacting recent results, its debt to equity ratio improved from 452.6% to 407.4% over five years.
Hyundai G.F. Holdings (KOSE:A005440)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Hyundai G.F. Holdings Co., Ltd. engages in rental and investment businesses, with a market cap of ₩767.05 billion.
Operations: Hyundai G.F. Holdings generates revenue primarily from its rental and investment activities.
Hyundai G.F. Holdings has seen remarkable earnings growth of 242291% over the past year, far outpacing the Trade Distributors industry average of 21.7%. The company is trading at a significant discount, approximately 43.8% below its estimated fair value. Despite an increase in its debt-to-equity ratio from 1.6 to 10.7 over five years, Hyundai G.F.'s revenue is forecasted to grow by around 20.82% annually, indicating strong future prospects and financial resilience in a competitive market.
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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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About KOSE:A001200
Eugene Investment & SecuritiesLtd
Provides various financial products and services to individuals, corporates, and institutional investors.