Exploring Undiscovered Gems with Three Promising Small Caps

Amidst a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating economic indicators, global markets have been experiencing mixed movements, with large-cap stocks showing resilience while small-cap indices like the S&P 600 face challenges. In such an environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a focus on companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that can withstand broader market volatility.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Payton Industries	NA	9.38%	14.12%	★★★★★★
Al Sagr Cooperative Insurance	NA	9.35%	37.73%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
United Wire Factories	NA	4.86%	0.19%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Y.D. More Investments	67.03%	30.67%	24.98%	★★★★★☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
TopGum Industries	30.51%	15.69%	33.91%	★★★★☆☆

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Pakistan Petroleum (KASE:PPL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Pakistan Petroleum Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources across Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, and Yemen with a market capitalization of PKR 322.71 billion.

Operations: PPL generates revenue primarily from the exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and barytes, totaling PKR 291.24 billion.

Pakistan Petroleum has shown impressive financial performance with earnings growing by 18.8% over the past year, outpacing the Oil and Gas industry's 10.9%. The company reported net income of PKR 115.48 billion for the fiscal year ending June 2024, up from PKR 97.22 billion previously, while sales reached PKR 291.24 billion. Trading at about 3.9% below its estimated fair value and being debt-free for five years underscores its strong position in a competitive market landscape.

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

Al Majed for Oud (SASE:4165)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Al Majed for Oud Company operates in the wholesale and retail trade of perfumes across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries, with a market capitalization of SAR2.35 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue stream is derived from retail trade in perfumes, amounting to SAR842.48 million. The business operates within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries, contributing to its market presence in the region.

Al Majed for Oud, a relatively small player in the specialty retail sector, recently completed an IPO raising SAR 705 million. The company has shown impressive earnings growth of 39.3% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 9.3%. With no debt on its books and trading at 48.3% below estimated fair value, it presents a compelling opportunity despite its highly illiquid shares and limited financial history of less than three years.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Al Majed for Oud stock in this health report.

• Understand Al Majed for Oud's track record by examining our Past report.

Raiffeisen Bank JSC (UKR:BAVL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Raiffeisen Bank JSC offers a range of banking products and services to private clients, corporate clients, and businesses in Ukraine, with a market capitalization of UAH19.68 billion.

Operations: Revenue primarily comes from large and small enterprises (UAH9.42 billion), followed by micro-enterprises and individuals (UAH7.78 billion). Asset management contributes UAH2.50 billion, while financial institutions add UAH610.87 million to the revenue stream.

Raiffeisen Bank JSC, a small player in the financial sector, shows intriguing aspects with total assets of UAH209.1 billion and equity at UAH26.7 billion. Despite a high bad loans ratio of 12.6%, the bank has a sufficient allowance for these loans at 123%. Impressively, earnings grew by 46.6% over the past year, outpacing industry growth rates significantly. The bank's liabilities are primarily low-risk due to customer deposits making up 97% of funding sources, indicating stability amidst challenges.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Raiffeisen Bank JSC.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Raiffeisen Bank JSC's's past performance.

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