Discovering South Korea's Undiscovered Gems In August 2024

The South Korea stock market has experienced notable volatility recently, with the KOSPI index experiencing a significant drop and mixed performances across various sectors. As investors navigate these turbulent times, identifying resilient companies with strong growth potential becomes crucial. In this article, we will explore three lesser-known South Korean stocks that exhibit promising attributes despite the current market challenges.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In South Korea

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Korea Airport ServiceLtd	NA	3.97%	42.22%	★★★★★★
Miwon Chemicals	0.08%	11.70%	14.38%	★★★★★★
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Ind	NA	1.97%	8.84%	★★★★★★
NOROO PAINT & COATINGS	13.99%	5.04%	7.98%	★★★★★★
Samyang	49.49%	6.68%	23.96%	★★★★★★
Woori Technology Investment	NA	22.60%	-1.67%	★★★★★★
ONEJOON	10.13%	35.30%	-5.78%	★★★★★☆
ASIA Holdings	34.98%	8.43%	16.17%	★★★★★☆
Daewon Cable	30.50%	8.72%	60.38%	★★★★★☆
PaperCorea	53.09%	1.31%	77.27%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 195 stocks from our KRX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

TaesungLtd (KOSDAQ:A323280)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Taesung Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells PCB automation equipment in South Korea and internationally with a market cap of ₩552.56 billion.

Operations: Taesung generates revenue primarily from manufacturing and selling PCB automation equipment, amounting to ₩45.68 billion.

Taesung Ltd. has shown impressive earnings growth of 1482% over the past year, significantly outpacing the semiconductor industry’s -10.8%. The company’s net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 4.2%, indicating prudent financial management. EBIT covers interest payments 17.5 times, reflecting strong profitability and high-quality earnings. However, shareholders experienced dilution in the past year, and its share price has been highly volatile over the last three months.

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

Hankook (KOSE:A000240)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hankook & Company Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells storage batteries with a market cap of ₩1.64 trillion.

Operations: Hankook's primary revenue stream is derived from the sale of storage batteries. The company has a market cap of ₩1.64 trillion.

Hankook's impressive earnings growth of 267% over the past year highlights its potential in the auto components sector, outpacing the industry's 16.6%. The company reported second-quarter sales of KRW 4.81 million and net income of KRW 108,476.33 million, a significant jump from KRW 36,322.83 million a year ago. Trading at a P/E ratio of 4.8x compared to the market's 11.7x suggests undervaluation while maintaining a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio at 1.4%.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Hankook with our comprehensive health report here.

• Examine Hankook's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Cuckoo Holdings (KOSE:A192400)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Cuckoo Holdings Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells electric heaters and daily necessities in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩742.77 billion.

Operations: Cuckoo Holdings generates revenue from the manufacturing and sale of electric heaters and daily necessities, both domestically and internationally. The company has a market cap of ₩742.77 billion.

Cuckoo Holdings, a notable player in South Korea's consumer durables sector, has seen earnings grow 8.8% annually over the past five years. Despite a debt-to-equity ratio increase from 0% to 0.04%, its cash exceeds total debt. The company repurchased shares in 2024, indicating confidence in its valuation, currently trading at nearly 80% below fair value estimates. While it earns more interest than it pays and remains profitable, recent earnings growth of 6.5% lags behind the industry average of 16.1%.

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

• Assess Cuckoo Holdings' past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

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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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