Undiscovered Gems With Promising Potential For December 2024

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by interest rate cuts from the ECB and SNB, alongside expectations for a Federal Reserve rate reduction, small-cap stocks have faced challenges, with the Russell 2000 Index underperforming against larger peers like the S&P 500. In this environment of cautious optimism and shifting monetary policies, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities in lesser-known companies.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Sugar Terminals	NA	3.14%	3.53%	★★★★★★
Hong Tai Electric Industrial	0.03%	11.52%	12.52%	★★★★★★
C&D Property Management Group	1.32%	37.15%	41.55%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Pacific Construction	21.40%	-3.50%	26.25%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Lion Travel Service	1.97%	-0.25%	46.60%	★★★★★☆
Central Finance	1.16%	10.03%	16.10%	★★★★★☆
Huang Hsiang Construction	266.70%	13.12%	15.19%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Boryung (KOSE:A003850)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Boryung Corporation is involved in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical products both in South Korea and internationally, with a market capitalization of ₩675.78 billion.

Operations: Boryung Corporation's primary revenue stream is from pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales, generating approximately ₩991.43 billion.

Boryung seems to be carving a niche in the pharmaceuticals industry with its robust earnings growth of 119% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 22%. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.9x, it offers good value compared to the KR market average of 11.4x. The company has successfully reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 33.8% to 30.4% over five years, indicating prudent financial management. A recent private placement raised approximately ₩175 billion (US$), suggesting strategic capital allocation for future endeavors while maintaining a satisfactory net debt-to-equity ratio of 25.8%.

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

U.D. Electronic (TPEX:3689)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: U.D. Electronic Corp. engages in the research, manufacturing, and sale of electronic components and materials, connectors, and products primarily in Taiwan and China with a market capitalization of approximately NT$8.26 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through the trading of signal connector manufacturing, amounting to NT$5.06 billion.

U.D. Electronic, a small player in the electronics sector, seems to be navigating some challenges and opportunities. Recently announced earnings show third-quarter sales at TWD 1.43 billion, down from TWD 1.77 billion last year, yet net income rose to TWD 186 million from TWD 162 million. Despite a volatile share price lately, the company has reduced its debt-to-equity ratio significantly over five years from 74% to just under 14%. With free cash flow positive and trading well below estimated fair value by nearly 80%, U.D.'s financial health appears robust despite recent shareholder dilution concerns.

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Kernel Holding (WSE:KER)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Kernel Holding S.A. operates a diversified agricultural business with activities across India, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Spain, and other international markets; it has a market cap of PLN3.87 billion.

Operations: Kernel Holding generates revenue primarily from its Infrastructure and Trading segment at $2.16 billion, followed by Oilseed Processing at $1.86 billion, and Farming at $565.45 million. The company incurs a negative reconciliation of -$746.04 million in its financial reporting.

Kernel Holding, a relatively small player in its sector, has faced significant challenges recently. The company reported a net income of US$167.95 million for the fiscal year ending June 2024, down from US$299.19 million the previous year, partly due to a one-off loss of US$161.9 million impacting results up to September 2024. Despite this setback, Kernel's earnings grew by an impressive 198% over the past year, outpacing industry growth of 39%. However, concerns remain as auditors have expressed doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern. On the financial side, Kernel's debt-to-equity ratio improved from 61% to 48% over five years and interest payments are well covered by EBIT at a multiple of twelve times.

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• Assess Kernel Holding's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

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