Discovering 3 Hidden Gems in South Korea with Strong Potential

Over the last 7 days, the South Korean market has risen 2.5%, driven by gains in every sector, although it has remained flat over the past 12 months. In light of forecasted annual earnings growth of 29%, identifying stocks with strong potential and solid fundamentals becomes crucial for investors looking to capitalize on these promising conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In South Korea

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Samyang	49.49%	6.68%	23.96%	★★★★★★
Korea Airport ServiceLtd	NA	3.97%	42.22%	★★★★★★
Korea Ratings	NA	1.13%	0.54%	★★★★★★
Woori Technology Investment	NA	25.66%	-1.45%	★★★★★★
Kyung Dong Navien	22.40%	11.19%	18.84%	★★★★★★
ONEJOON	10.13%	35.30%	-5.78%	★★★★★☆
iMarketKorea	28.53%	5.35%	1.30%	★★★★★☆
ASIA Holdings	34.98%	8.43%	16.17%	★★★★★☆
Oriental Precision & EngineeringLtd	54.53%	3.14%	0.80%	★★★★★☆
FnGuide	36.10%	8.92%	10.27%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 151 stocks from our KRX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

YC (KOSDAQ:A232140)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: YC Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells inspection equipment for semiconductor memories in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩1.07 trillion.

Operations: YC Corporation generates revenue primarily from its Semiconductor Division (₩161.99 billion), followed by Electrical and Electronic Accessories (₩42.12 billion) and Wholesale/Retail (₩4.71 billion).

YC, a notable player in South Korea's semiconductor industry, has seen its debt to equity ratio improve from 43.6% to 18% over the past five years. Despite a -7.1% earnings growth last year, which is still better than the industry average of -11.2%, it shows resilience. The company’s interest coverage remains strong as it earns more interest than it pays out. With high-quality past earnings and forecasted annual growth of 49.59%, YC presents an intriguing investment case despite recent volatility in its share price.

• Take a closer look at YC's potential here in our health report.

• Gain insights into YC's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Taihan Cable & Solution (KOSE:A001440)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Taihan Cable & Solution Co., Ltd. manufactures, processes, and sells electric wires, cables, and related products worldwide with a market cap of ₩2.09 trillion.

Operations: Taihan Cable & Solution Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its wire segment, amounting to ₩3.42 billion, with inter-division sales adjustments of -₩0.38 billion.

Taihan Cable & Solution has shown impressive earnings growth, with net income surging to ₩24.88 billion in Q2 2024 from ₩12.82 billion a year earlier. Despite sales dropping to ₩8.82 million from ₩9.75 million, the company’s basic earnings per share rose to ₩134 from ₩104 over the same period. Over six months, net income reached ₩45.22 billion against last year's ₩21.49 billion, indicating robust profitability despite lower sales figures of ₩16.61 million compared to previous year's KRW 24 million

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Taihan Cable & Solution stock in this health report.

• Examine Taihan Cable & Solution's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Sebang Global Battery (KOSE:A004490)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Sebang Global Battery Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells lead acid batteries in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩1.17 trillion.

Operations: Sebang Global Battery generates revenue primarily from the sale of lead acid batteries both domestically and internationally. The company has a market cap of ₩1.17 trillion.

Sebang Global Battery, a small cap player in the battery industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 190.8% over the past year, outpacing the Auto Components industry's 20.8%. Trading at 40.2% below its estimated fair value, it offers significant potential for investors seeking undervalued stocks. The company also boasts high-quality earnings and sufficient interest coverage, indicating financial stability and robust operational performance in a competitive market.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Sebang Global Battery.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Sebang Global Battery's's past performance.

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