Discovering AQ Group And 2 Other Swedish Small Caps with Strong Fundamentals

In light of recent global market volatility and economic slowdown concerns, the Swedish market has shown resilience, particularly within its small-cap segment. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index's decline highlights the importance of identifying stocks with strong fundamentals that can weather broader market uncertainties. When evaluating potential investments in such an environment, it's crucial to focus on companies with robust financial health and sustainable business models. In this article, we will explore AQ Group and two other Swedish small caps that stand out due to their solid fundamentals.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Sweden

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Softronic	NA	3.58%	7.41%	★★★★★★
Duni	29.33%	10.78%	22.98%	★★★★★★
Bahnhof	NA	9.02%	15.02%	★★★★★★
AB Traction	NA	5.38%	5.19%	★★★★★★
Firefly	NA	16.04%	32.29%	★★★★★★
Creades	NA	-28.54%	-27.09%	★★★★★★
Byggmästare Anders J Ahlström Holding	NA	30.31%	-9.00%	★★★★★★
Linc	NA	56.01%	0.54%	★★★★★★
AQ Group	7.30%	14.89%	22.26%	★★★★★★
Solid Försäkringsaktiebolag	NA	7.64%	28.44%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 56 stocks from our Swedish Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

AQ Group (OM:AQ)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: AQ Group AB (publ) manufactures and sells components and systems for industrial customers in Sweden, other European countries, and internationally with a market cap of SEK11.82 billion.

Operations: AQ Group AB generates revenue primarily from its System segment (SEK 1.78 billion) and Component segment (SEK 7.87 billion).

AQ Group has demonstrated robust financial health with earnings growth of 19.3% over the past year, outpacing the Electrical industry’s 4.4%. The company's debt to equity ratio has impressively dropped from 36.3% to 7.3% in five years, and its price-to-earnings ratio of 17.7x is attractive compared to the Swedish market's 23.5x. Recent results show net income for Q2 at SEK180 million, up from SEK170 million a year ago, reflecting solid performance despite slight revenue dips.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of AQ Group stock in this health report.

• Assess AQ Group's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

Momentum Group (OM:MMGR B)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Momentum Group AB (publ) supplies industrial components, industrial services, and related services to the industrial sector and has a market cap of approximately SEK 9.11 billion.

Operations: Momentum Group AB (publ) generates revenue primarily from industrial components and services, with a total revenue of SEK 2.71 billion after adjustments. The company has experienced fluctuations in its net profit margin over recent periods.

Momentum Group has shown substantial progress with its debt to equity ratio decreasing from 88.9% to 66.8% over the past five years, indicating improved financial health. The company reported robust earnings growth of 13.3% last year, outpacing the Trade Distributors industry average of 1.3%. For Q2 2024, sales reached SEK 773 million compared to SEK 549 million in Q2 2023, while net income increased to SEK 53 million from SEK 44 million a year earlier.

• Dive into the specifics of Momentum Group here with our thorough health report.

• Gain insights into Momentum Group's past trends and performance with our Past report.

Ratos (OM:RATO B)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Ratos AB (publ) is a private equity firm specializing in buyouts, turnarounds, add-on acquisitions, and middle market transactions with a market cap of approximately SEK11.17 billion.

Operations: Ratos generates revenue primarily from three segments: Consumer (SEK 5.65 billion), Industry (SEK 10.47 billion), and Construction & Services (SEK 16.77 billion).

Ratos, a Swedish investment company, has shown notable financial performance and strategic growth. Trading at 30.5% below its fair value estimate, it offers good relative value compared to peers. The net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 20.8%, down from 56.6% five years ago, reflecting prudent debt management. A significant one-off gain of SEK953 million impacted recent results positively. Additionally, Ratos’ earnings have grown by an impressive 34.1% annually over the past five years, although last year's earnings growth of 78.1% matched the Capital Markets industry average.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Ratos.

• Examine Ratos' past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

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