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Undiscovered Gems To Explore In October 2024

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As global markets navigate the impact of rising U.S. Treasury yields and a cautious economic outlook, small-cap stocks have faced particular pressure, with indices like the Russell 2000 experiencing notable declines. In this environment, identifying undiscovered gems requires a keen eye for companies that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth despite broader market challenges.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Göltas Göller Bölgesi Cimento Sanayi ve Ticaret15.53%54.51%76.29%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
DorightLtd0.56%14.02%7.14%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi0.21%50.35%68.60%★★★★★☆
Tureks Turizm Tasimacilik Anonim Sirketi6.86%64.15%63.49%★★★★★☆
Kappa Create74.42%-0.45%3.62%★★★★★☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4742 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication (SASE:7040)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Company offers telecommunication products and services to individuals and businesses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, with a market capitalization of SAR3.96 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from data services amounting to SAR760.47 million and voice services contributing SAR359.50 million.

Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication, a nimble player in the telecom sector, is making waves with its impressive 95% earnings growth over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry's 5%. This debt-free company has seen its stock added to the S&P Global BMI Index recently, highlighting its rising prominence. Despite substantial shareholder dilution over the past year, it trades at a striking 78% below estimated fair value. With robust non-cash earnings and positive free cash flow, Etihad Atheeb appears well-positioned within its industry landscape for potential future opportunities.

SASE:7040 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Anhui Gourgen Traffic ConstructionLtd (SHSE:603815)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Anhui Gourgen Traffic Construction Co., Ltd. (SHSE:603815) is involved in infrastructure development and construction projects, with a market cap of CN¥4.30 billion.

Operations: Gourgen Traffic Construction generates revenue primarily from infrastructure development and construction projects. The company has a market cap of CN¥4.30 billion, indicating its scale within the industry.

Anhui Gourgen Traffic Construction, a relatively small player in the construction sector, presents a mixed financial picture. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at 40.7%, which is considered high, though it has improved from 81.7% over five years. Despite negative earnings growth of -23.1% last year, its interest payments are well covered by EBIT with a coverage of 17.7x, indicating strong operational income relative to debt costs. Recent earnings show a dip in sales and net income compared to last year; however, the company completed a share buyback of nearly CNY 10 million for about 1.92 million shares recently, reflecting confidence in its valuation amidst challenges.

SHSE:603815 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Shenzhen Laibao Hi-Tech (SZSE:002106)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Shenzhen Laibao Hi-Tech Co., Ltd. focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of flat panel display upstream materials and touch devices in China, with a market cap of CN¥7.53 billion.

Operations: Laibao Hi-Tech generates revenue primarily from the sale of flat panel display upstream materials and touch devices. The company's financial performance is influenced by its ability to manage production costs and optimize its net profit margin.

Shenzhen Laibao Hi-Tech, a smaller player in the electronics sector, has shown robust earnings growth of 21.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 0.3%. Its price-to-earnings ratio stands at 19.7x, which is considered a good value compared to the broader Chinese market's 34.3x. The company reported sales of CNY 4.41 billion for nine months ending September 2024, slightly up from CNY 4.23 billion last year, with net income rising to CNY 309 million from CNY 303 million previously. Laibao Hi-Tech also boasts high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow while maintaining more cash than total debt.

SZSE:002106 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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