Uncovering Hidden South Korean Gems And 2 Other Promising Small Caps With Strong Potential

The South Korean market has climbed 4.0% in the last 7 days, though it remained flat over the past year. With earnings forecasted to grow by 28% annually, identifying promising small-cap stocks with strong potential can be a strategic move for investors looking to capitalize on this growth trajectory.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In South Korea

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Korea Airport ServiceLtd	NA	0.40%	27.17%	★★★★★★
NOROO PAINT & COATINGS	17.16%	5.11%	6.31%	★★★★★★
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Ind	NA	2.58%	14.14%	★★★★★★
Woori Technology Investment	NA	22.60%	-1.67%	★★★★★★
Kyungdong Invest	8.15%	3.08%	15.07%	★★★★★★
Oriental Precision & EngineeringLtd	59.19%	3.54%	5.92%	★★★★★★
SELVAS Healthcare	13.58%	10.16%	77.14%	★★★★★★
Hansae Yes24 Holdings	97.82%	2.74%	18.89%	★★★★★☆
KG Chemical	43.62%	33.46%	8.39%	★★★★★☆
Ubiquoss Holdings	2.69%	9.93%	14.22%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 202 stocks from our KRX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Creative & Innovative System (KOSDAQ:A222080)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Creative & Innovative System Corporation manufactures and sells equipment for lithium-ion batteries used in IT instruments, EV lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and displays with a market cap of ₩758.18 billion.

Operations: Creative & Innovative System Corporation generates revenue primarily from the sale of machinery and industrial equipment, totaling ₩378.93 billion. The company has a market cap of ₩758.18 billion.

Creative & Innovative System has shown impressive growth, with earnings surging 417.1% over the past year, outpacing the Machinery industry's -3.5%. The company’s debt to equity ratio improved significantly from 49% to 6.6% over five years. Interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT at a staggering 1153.9x coverage, indicating strong financial health. However, shareholder dilution occurred in the past year, which might be a point of concern for potential investors.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Creative & Innovative System.

• Explore historical data to track Creative & Innovative System's performance over time in our Past section.

Daewoong (KOSE:A003090)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Daewoong Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals in South Korea and has a market cap of ₩936.40 billion.

Operations: Revenue primarily comes from pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales, generating ₩1.98 trillion, followed by service provision at ₩120.70 billion and real estate rental at ₩11.88 billion.

Daewoong, a promising player in the South Korean market, has shown impressive earnings growth of 23.6% annually over the past five years. The company's debt to equity ratio improved from 39.7% to 32.2%, reflecting better financial health. Recent announcements revealed first-quarter sales at KRW 7,781 million compared to KRW 4,986 million last year; however, net income decreased to KRW 21,104 million from KRW 38,430 million previously.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Daewoong's performance by reading our health report here.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Daewoong's's past performance.

Kyung Dong Navien (KOSE:A009450)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Kyung Dong Navien Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells machinery and heat combustion equipment in South Korea, with a market cap of ₩966.90 billion.

Operations: Kyung Dong Navien generates revenue primarily from the sale of machinery and heat combustion equipment. The company has a market cap of ₩966.90 billion.

Kyung Dong Navien, a standout in South Korea's heating solutions market, has seen its earnings grow by 27.8% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 16.2%. The company's debt to equity ratio improved from 41.6% to 27% over five years, demonstrating prudent financial management. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.6x compared to the KR market's 11.7x and net debt to equity at a satisfactory 1.9%, Kyung Dong Navien appears well-positioned for continued stability and growth.

• Take a closer look at Kyung Dong Navien's potential here in our health report.

• Gain insights into Kyung Dong Navien's past trends and performance with our Past report.

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