Alantra Partners Leads These 3 Undiscovered Gems in Europe

In recent weeks, the European market has shown resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index remaining stable as investors navigate interest rate policies and renewed trade tensions. Amid this backdrop of modest economic growth and cautious optimism, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a keen understanding of their potential to thrive in fluctuating conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Europe

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Alantra Partners (BME:ALNT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Alantra Partners, S.A. is a company that provides investment banking and asset management services both in Spain and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately €316.67 million.

Operations: Alantra Partners generates revenue primarily from asset management (€37.43 million) and investment banking services (€8.69 million).

Alantra Partners, a smaller player in the financial sector, has shown remarkable earnings growth of 151.9% over the past year, outpacing the Capital Markets industry's 11.5%. Despite a challenging five-year period with earnings declining by 30.2% annually, recent performance indicates potential resilience. The company reported net income of €6 million for the first half of 2025, doubling from €3 million in the previous year, with basic and diluted EPS rising to €0.16 from €0.08. While its debt-to-equity ratio increased from 6.5% to 11.5%, Alantra holds more cash than total debt, suggesting financial stability amidst industry challenges.

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Momentum Group (OM:MMGR B)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Momentum Group AB (publ) is a company that provides industrial components and services to the industrial sector across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and internationally with a market capitalization of approximately SEK7.82 billion.

Operations: Momentum Group generates revenue primarily from its Industry segment, contributing SEK 1.74 billion, and its Infrastructure segment with SEK 1.29 billion. The company experiences a net profit margin trend worth noting at 5%.

Momentum Group, a player in the industrial sector across Scandinavia and beyond, is making strides with its focus on sustainable products and operational efficiency. The company's debt to equity ratio has improved from 43.2% to 28.7% over five years, reflecting prudent financial management. Despite a slight dip in net income for Q2 2025 at SEK51 million compared to SEK53 million last year, sales rose from SEK773 million to SEK824 million year-on-year. Analysts forecast annual earnings growth of 15.85%, driven by energy-efficient investments and warehouse optimization efforts that aim to boost profit margins from 5.9% to 7.4%.

• Momentum Group's growth is driven by sustainable products and disciplined acquisitions. Click here to explore the full narrative on Momentum Group.

Nolato (OM:NOLA B)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Nolato AB (publ) is a company that develops, manufactures, and sells plastic, silicone, and thermoplastic elastomer products across Europe, Asia, North America, and internationally with a market cap of approximately SEK15.80 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue streams for Nolato are Medical Solutions and Engineered Solutions, generating SEK5.47 billion and SEK4.18 billion, respectively.

Nolato, a player in the industrial sector, showcases robust financial health with earnings growth of 55.4% over the past year, significantly outpacing its industry peers. The company's net debt to equity ratio is at a satisfactory 19.6%, reflecting prudent financial management. Recent earnings reports reveal an increase in net income to SEK 212 million for Q2, up from SEK 169 million last year, alongside EPS improvements from SEK 0.63 to SEK 0.79. Despite trading at nearly half its estimated fair value and strong interest coverage (44x), Nolato's aggressive expansion into medical and engineered solutions introduces potential cash flow challenges due to high capital expenditures without immediate revenue gains.

• Nolato is capitalizing on trends in healthcare and sustainability to drive growth. Click here to explore Nolato's strategic expansion into high-demand markets.

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