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Unveiling 3 Undiscovered Gems in South Korea with Solid Financials

Over the last 7 days, the South Korean market has dropped 1.4%, and over the last 12 months, it has remained flat overall. Despite this, earnings are expected to grow by 30% per annum over the next few years, making it an opportune time to explore stocks with solid financials that may be flying under the radar.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In South Korea

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Korea Cast Iron Pipe IndNA1.97%8.84%★★★★★★
Samyang49.49%6.68%23.96%★★★★★★
NOROO PAINT & COATINGS13.99%5.04%7.74%★★★★★★
Korea RatingsNA1.13%0.54%★★★★★★
Namuga14.47%0.88%38.25%★★★★★★
Synergy Innovation12.39%12.87%28.82%★★★★★★
ONEJOON10.13%35.30%-5.78%★★★★★☆
ASIA Holdings34.98%8.43%16.17%★★★★★☆
Oriental Precision & EngineeringLtd54.53%3.14%0.80%★★★★★☆
Itcen64.57%14.33%-24.39%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 186 stocks from our KRX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Sammok S-FormLtd (KOSDAQ:A018310)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Sammok S-Form Co., Ltd manufactures, sells, and leases formwork for construction and civil engineering projects both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩398.10 billion.

Operations: Sammok S-Form Co., Ltd generates revenue primarily from the manufacture, sale, and lease of formwork for construction and civil engineering projects, with structural metal products manufacturing contributing ₩457.90 billion. The company has a market cap of ₩398.10 billion.

Sammok S-FormLtd, a small South Korean player in the building industry, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging 75% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 28.5%. The company is trading at about 10% below its estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation. Financially sound with more cash than total debt and interest payments well-covered by profits, Sammok's high-quality earnings highlight its robust performance and promising outlook in a competitive market.

KOSDAQ:A018310 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

PSK HOLDINGS (KOSDAQ:A031980)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: PSK HOLDINGS Inc. manufactures and sells semiconductor manufacturing and flat panel display equipment worldwide, with a market cap of ₩972.46 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for PSK HOLDINGS comes from its semiconductor manufacturing equipment segment, generating ₩132.98 billion.

PSK Holdings, a nimble player in the semiconductor industry, has demonstrated impressive earnings growth of 40.8% over the past year, outpacing the sector's -10%. Despite a volatile share price recently, its financial health appears robust with more cash than total debt and positive free cash flow. However, shareholders faced dilution last year. A notable ₩26.4 billion one-off gain influenced recent results. Recently added to the S&P Global BMI Index, future earnings are projected to grow by 20.74% annually.

KOSDAQ:A031980 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

TaesungLtd (KOSDAQ:A323280)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Taesung Co., Ltd. is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of PCB automation equipment both domestically and internationally, with a market capitalization of ₩743.64 billion.

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

Taesung Ltd., a small player in the semiconductor sector, has demonstrated remarkable earnings growth of 1482% over the past year, outpacing the industry's -10%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 4.2%, indicating prudent financial management. Despite recent shareholder dilution, Taesung's high-quality earnings and strong interest coverage of 17.5 times EBIT highlight its robust operational performance. Recently added to the S&P Global BMI Index, it remains highly volatile yet promising for investors seeking dynamic opportunities in South Korea.

KOSDAQ:A323280 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

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