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Undiscovered Gems And 2 Other Small Caps With Potential

SASE:8070
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As global markets navigate a period of fluctuating consumer confidence and mixed economic indicators, small-cap stocks have shown resilience amidst broader market volatility. In this environment, identifying undiscovered gems can be particularly rewarding, as these companies often possess unique growth potential that may not yet be fully recognized by the market.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Tokyo Tekko9.82%7.91%12.42%★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing0.31%2.12%6.94%★★★★★★
Padma Oil0.76%4.42%9.81%★★★★★★
QuickLtd0.62%9.82%15.64%★★★★★★
Bahrain National Holding Company B.S.CNA20.11%5.44%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
AJIS0.79%1.12%-12.92%★★★★★☆
Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank136.00%2.73%2.17%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4629 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Banan Real Estate (SASE:4324)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Banan Real Estate Company is involved in owning and leasing both residential and non-residential properties in Saudi Arabia, with a market capitalization of SAR1.37 billion.

Operations: Banan Real Estate generates revenue primarily through its rental segment, which brought in SAR101.56 million.

Banan Real Estate, a small player in its sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings increasing by 60.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 15%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 2.2%, indicating manageable leverage. Recent financial results highlight strong performance with third-quarter sales reaching SAR 19.98 million and net income of SAR 10.04 million, both up from the previous year. Despite its volatile share price recently, Banan trades at a significant discount to fair value and boasts high-quality earnings with well-covered interest payments by EBIT at an impressive 11.7x coverage.

SASE:4324 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024
SASE:4324 Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024

Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance (SASE:8070)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance Company offers a range of insurance products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has a market capitalization of SAR 1.53 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams are derived from its insurance operations, with the medical and motor segments generating SAR 553.18 million and SAR 293.14 million, respectively. The protection & savings segment contributes SAR 31.44 million to the overall revenue.

Arabian Shield Insurance shines with a robust earnings growth of 142.7% over the past year, outpacing the industry average. The company is debt-free, eliminating concerns over interest payments and showcasing strong financial health. Recent earnings reflect this strength with net income for Q3 at SAR 23 million, up from SAR 6 million a year ago, and basic EPS rising to SAR 0.29 from SAR 0.1. Despite shareholder dilution in the past year, its price-to-earnings ratio of 18.6x remains attractive compared to the SA market's average of 23.3x, indicating potential value for investors seeking opportunities in smaller insurance players.

SASE:8070 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
SASE:8070 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Beijing Foyou PharmaLTD (SHSE:601089)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Beijing Foyou Pharma Co., Ltd. focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of pharmaceutical preparations and medical equipment, with a market cap of CN¥7.32 billion.

Operations: Foyou Pharma generates revenue primarily from pharmaceutical preparations and medical equipment. The company's net profit margin has shown a notable trend, reaching 15% in the most recent period.

Beijing Foyou Pharma, a small player in the pharmaceutical industry, has shown promising financial health with earnings growth of 4.6% over the past year, outpacing the industry's -2.5%. The company's debt to equity ratio impressively decreased from 36.3% to 1.9% over five years, indicating strong financial management and more cash than total debt. Its price-to-earnings ratio stands at a favorable 14.7x compared to the broader CN market's 35.9x, suggesting potential undervaluation. Recent buybacks saw CNY 176 million spent repurchasing shares this year, potentially boosting shareholder value and signaling confidence in future prospects.

SHSE:601089 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
SHSE:601089 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

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