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Three Undiscovered Gems Backed By Strong Fundamentals

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In the current global market landscape, uncertainty surrounding the incoming Trump administration's policies has led to fluctuations across key indices, with small-cap stocks feeling the impact of broader economic sentiment and policy shifts. As investors navigate these turbulent waters, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial; such companies often demonstrate resilience through sound financial health and strategic positioning in their respective markets.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Gallantt Ispat15.54%36.20%40.12%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Macpower CNC MachinesNA22.62%35.18%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
TechNVision Ventures100.73%20.37%68.50%★★★★★★
Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers21.25%18.34%4.43%★★★★★☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
PracticNA3.63%6.85%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4640 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Dongwon Industries (KOSE:A006040)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd. operates in the marine and fisheries, distribution, and logistics sectors both in South Korea and internationally, with a market capitalization of ₩1.20 trillion.

Operations: Dongwon Industries generates significant revenue from its Food Processing and Distribution Sector, amounting to ₩6.49 billion, followed by the Logistics Business at ₩1.41 billion. The company's net profit margin reflects its financial efficiency across these sectors.

Dongwon Industries, a notable player in the food sector, has demonstrated impressive earnings growth of 51.7% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 18.6%. This performance is bolstered by its strategic debt management, with a reduction in its debt to equity ratio from 119.5% to 75.8% over five years. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 52.9%, interest payments are well covered by EBIT at a multiple of 5.1x, indicating strong financial health. Recently added to the S&P Global BMI Index, Dongwon trades at an attractive valuation—22.6% below estimated fair value—suggesting potential for investors seeking undervalued opportunities in dynamic markets.

KOSE:A006040 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
KOSE:A006040 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

IVD Medical Holding (SEHK:1931)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: IVD Medical Holding Limited is an investment holding company that distributes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products in Mainland China and internationally, with a market cap of HK$2.89 billion.

Operations: IVD Medical Holding generates revenue primarily from its distribution business, which accounts for CN¥2.86 billion, followed by after-sales services at CN¥196.47 million. The self-branded products business contributes a smaller portion of CN¥9.05 million to the total revenue stream.

IVD Medical Holding, a small player in the healthcare sector, showcases robust financial health with earnings growth of 12.3% last year, outpacing the industry average. The company reported net income of CNY 125.29 million for the first half of 2024, up from CNY 103.01 million previously, while basic earnings per share improved to CNY 0.0927 from CNY 0.0762. Despite a debt-to-equity ratio increase to 23.3% over five years, it holds more cash than total debt and maintains a favorable price-to-earnings ratio at 10.3x compared to the industry average of 13.1x, suggesting potential value for investors even amid recent auditor changes and share price volatility.

SEHK:1931 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SEHK:1931 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Formosa Oilseed Processing (TWSE:1225)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Formosa Oilseed Processing Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese company engaged in the production and sale of oil and feed products, with a market capitalization of NT$19.17 billion.

Operations: Formosa Oilseed Processing generates revenue primarily from its oil and feed product sales. The company's net profit margin has shown variability, reflecting fluctuations in operational efficiency and market conditions.

Formosa Oilseed Processing, a smaller player in the industry, has shown mixed results recently. Despite a 55.9% earnings growth over the past year, which outpaced the food industry's 14.3%, its third-quarter sales dropped to TWD 3.18 billion from TWD 3.65 billion last year, and net income fell to TWD 68.8 million from TWD 129.56 million. The company's net debt to equity ratio remains high at 65.1%, but interest payments are well covered with an EBIT coverage of 8 times interest repayments, indicating financial resilience despite recent volatility in share price and changes in leadership roles within the company’s board structure.

TWSE:1225 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
TWSE:1225 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

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