Discovering National Agricultural Development And 2 Emerging Small Caps With Robust Foundations

As global markets continue to navigate a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and economic shifts, small-cap stocks have made notable strides with the Russell 2000 Index reaching new highs. In this dynamic environment, identifying robust small-cap companies with solid foundations can be key to uncovering potential investment opportunities, as they often exhibit resilience and adaptability in changing market conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Cita Mineral Investindo	NA	-3.08%	16.56%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
DorightLtd	0.56%	14.02%	7.14%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Berger Paints Bangladesh	3.40%	10.41%	7.51%	★★★★★☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Bank MNC Internasional	18.72%	4.80%	43.63%	★★★★☆☆

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National Agricultural Development (SASE:6010)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: The National Agricultural Development Company focuses on the production of agricultural and livestock products in Saudi Arabia and internationally, with a market cap of SAR7.49 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams are derived from its Dairy and Food segment, contributing SAR3.06 billion, and its Agriculture segment, adding SAR152.88 million. The net profit margin trend is a key area to monitor for insights into profitability dynamics over time.

National Agricultural Development, a smaller player in its field, has shown impressive earnings growth of 121.7% over the past year, outpacing the broader food industry at 25.1%. Despite a dip in third-quarter sales to SAR 791.09 million from SAR 861.1 million last year, net income rose to SAR 113.38 million from SAR 75.27 million, suggesting improved operational efficiency or cost management strategies might be at play. The price-to-earnings ratio stands attractively below the SA market average at 16.6x, indicating potential undervaluation amidst forecasted revenue growth of 10.34% annually despite expected earnings contraction by an average of 3.5% per year for the next three years.

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Suzhou Sunmun Technology (SZSE:300522)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Suzhou Sunmun Technology Co., Ltd. is involved in the research, production, and sale of nano-coloring materials, functional nano-dispersions, special additives, intelligent color matching systems, and electronic chemicals in China with a market cap of CN¥4.33 billion.

Operations: Sunmun Technology generates revenue primarily from the sale of nano-coloring materials, functional nano-dispersions, special additives, intelligent color matching systems, and electronic chemicals. The company's net profit margin has shown notable variability over recent periods.

Suzhou Sunmun Technology, a small player in the tech industry, has shown promising financial growth. Over the past year, earnings surged by 124.4%, outpacing the chemicals sector's -5% performance. The company's debt to equity ratio rose from 0% to 19.1% over five years but remains manageable with a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 7.2%. Recent earnings for nine months ending September 2024 reported sales of CNY 525.8 million and net income of CNY 35.96 million, reflecting slight improvements from last year’s figures. A private placement aims to raise up to CNY 310 million through new share issuance at CNY 9.41 each, indicating strategic expansion plans supported by existing investors like Jiangsu Fenghui New Energy Development Co., Ltd., subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder consent.

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Brilliance Technology (SZSE:300542)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Brilliance Technology Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, offers information solutions and services in China, with a market capitalization of CN¥7.76 billion.

Operations: Brilliance Technology generates revenue primarily through its information solutions and services in China. The company's financial performance is reflected in its market capitalization of CN¥7.76 billion.

Brilliance Technology, a nimble player in the tech sector, has seen its earnings grow by 64.7% over the past year, outpacing the IT industry average of -8.1%. Despite this impressive growth, their net debt to equity ratio has climbed from 13.1% to 62% over five years, indicating rising leverage concerns. The company's EBIT covers interest payments at a healthy 3.5x rate, suggesting manageable debt servicing for now. However, recent financials reveal sales have dropped to CN¥672 million from CN¥849 million last year with a net loss shrinking slightly to CN¥17 million from CN¥19 million previously.

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