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Undiscovered Gems to Explore in November 2024

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As global markets show resilience with U.S. indexes nearing record highs and smaller-cap indexes outperforming their larger counterparts, investors are keenly observing economic indicators such as jobless claims and home sales that signal continued economic growth. Amidst this optimistic backdrop, the search for undiscovered gems in the stock market becomes increasingly relevant, particularly those that can capitalize on broad-based gains and favorable macroeconomic conditions. In this environment, a good stock often combines strong fundamentals with the potential to benefit from current market trends, offering opportunities for growth within an evolving landscape.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Mobile TelecommunicationsNA4.98%0.14%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C.)NA-59.20%20.33%★★★★★☆
Thai Energy Storage Technology9.49%-1.42%1.73%★★★★★☆
Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.)213.15%18.58%29.63%★★★★☆☆
BOSQAR d.d94.35%39.99%23.94%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4639 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

D.M. Wenceslao & Associates (PSE:DMW)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Incorporated is a real estate development and construction company based in the Philippines with a market capitalization of ₱17.83 billion.

Operations: D.M. Wenceslao & Associates generates revenue primarily from rentals, amounting to ₱3.43 billion, and the sale of land and condominium units at ₱804.15 million. The construction segment contributes a smaller portion with ₱41.89 million in revenue.

D.M. Wenceslao & Associates stands out with a notable earnings growth of 343% over the past year, significantly surpassing the real estate industry's 11.6%. Its debt to equity ratio has impressively reduced from 31.7% to 16.9% in five years, indicating prudent financial management. The company reported third-quarter sales of PHP 857 million, up from PHP 661 million last year, reflecting robust operational performance. With a price-to-earnings ratio of just 2.5x against the PH market's average of 9.3x, it appears undervalued relative to peers and maintains high-quality earnings supported by positive free cash flow generation.

PSE:DMW Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
PSE:DMW Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Vtech Holdings (SEHK:303)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Vtech Holdings Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of electronic products across various regions including Hong Kong, North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific; it has a market cap of approximately HK$13.29 billion.

Operations: Vtech Holdings generates revenue primarily from the design, manufacture, and distribution of consumer electronic products, amounting to $2.09 billion.

Vtech Holdings, a nimble player in its field, is trading at 79.4% below its estimated fair value, offering potential for value seekers. Despite a slight dip in earnings growth of 0.2% over the past year compared to the broader Communications industry average of -15.6%, it remains debt-free with high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow. Recent half-year results show sales at US$1,089 million and net income of US$87 million; both figures slightly down from last year. The company anticipates improved profitability due to better product mix and lower material costs for the full year 2025.

SEHK:303 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
SEHK:303 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Modern Dental Group (SEHK:3600)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Modern Dental Group Limited is an investment holding company involved in the production, distribution, and trading of dental prosthetic devices across Europe, Greater China, North America, Australia, and other international markets with a market cap of approximately HK$3.42 billion.

Operations: Modern Dental Group generates revenue primarily from fixed prosthetic devices, contributing HK$2.02 billion, and removable prosthetic devices, which bring in HK$755.93 million.

Modern Dental Group, a notable player in the dental industry, has demonstrated robust financial health with its earnings growing by 23% over the past year, outpacing the broader Medical Equipment sector's -4.3%. The company’s debt to equity ratio has improved significantly from 39.6% to 25.9% in five years, indicating prudent financial management. Trading at a substantial discount of 76.6% below estimated fair value suggests potential for appreciation. Recent results show sales reached HKD 1.7 billion with net income of HKD 215 million for the half-year ending June 2024, reflecting steady performance and promising future growth prospects with forecasted earnings growth of over 16%.

SEHK:3600 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SEHK:3600 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

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