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Swedish Undiscovered Gems Featuring engcon And Two Promising Small Caps

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As global markets experience heightened volatility and mixed economic signals, investors are increasingly turning their attention to small-cap stocks for potential growth opportunities. In this dynamic environment, Sweden offers a fertile ground for undiscovered gems, including engcon and two other promising small-cap companies. Identifying strong stocks in such conditions often involves looking at innovative business models, solid financial health, and the ability to navigate economic fluctuations effectively.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Sweden

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
BahnhofNA9.47%15.07%★★★★★★
SoftronicNA3.58%7.41%★★★★★★
Duni29.33%10.78%22.98%★★★★★★
AB TractionNA5.38%5.19%★★★★★★
FireflyNA15.31%29.94%★★★★★★
CreadesNA-28.54%-27.09%★★★★★★
LincNA56.01%0.54%★★★★★★
Rederiaktiebolaget GotlandNA-14.29%18.06%★★★★★★
AQ Group7.30%14.89%22.26%★★★★★★
Karnell Group44.29%22.04%39.45%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 54 stocks from our Swedish Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

engcon (OM:ENGCON B)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: engcon AB (publ) engages in the design, production, and sale of excavator tools globally and has a market cap of SEK15.91 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the Construction Machinery & Equipment segment, which reported SEK 1.54 billion. The net profit margin for the latest period is notable at 15%.

Earnings for engcon have faced a challenging year, with net income dropping to SEK 55 million in Q2 2024 from SEK 83 million last year. Sales also fell to SEK 450 million from SEK 508 million. The company's debt situation is satisfactory with an 8.5% net debt to equity ratio, and interest payments are well covered by EBIT at a multiple of 20.4x. Despite high-quality earnings, profit margins dipped from last year's 18% to the current 9.9%.

OM:ENGCON B Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
OM:ENGCON B Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

Haypp Group (OM:HAYPP)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Haypp Group AB (publ) is an online retailer specializing in tobacco-free nicotine pouches and snus products across Sweden, Norway, the rest of Europe, and the United States, with a market cap of SEK3.21 billion.

Operations: Haypp Group generates revenue primarily from the sale of tobacco-free nicotine pouches and snus products. The company's market cap stands at SEK3.21 billion.

Haypp Group has demonstrated robust earnings growth, with a 20.5% increase over the past year, surpassing the Specialty Retail industry’s 12.4%. Trading at 81.8% below its estimated fair value, it presents a compelling valuation. The company reported SEK 950 million in sales for Q2 2024 compared to SEK 774 million last year and net income of SEK 0.031 million versus SEK 0.44 million previously. Its debt-to-equity ratio improved significantly from 33.1% to just 6.3% over five years, highlighting strong financial management.

OM:HAYPP Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
OM:HAYPP Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

VBG Group (OM:VBG B)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: VBG Group AB (publ) is a company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells various industrial products globally with a market cap of approximately SEK10.54 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from three segments: Mobile Thermal Solutions (SEK3.33 billion), Truck & Trailer Equipment (SEK1.62 billion), and RINGFEDER Power Transmission (SEK962.30 million).

VBG Group, a notable player in the machinery industry, has shown impressive financial health and growth. Its earnings surged by 50.3% last year, outpacing the industry average of 0.9%. The company trades at a favorable P/E ratio of 16.2x compared to the Swedish market's 22.9x and boasts high-quality earnings with EBIT covering interest payments 31 times over. Recent expansions include a CAD 108 million investment in consolidating its Toronto operations into one facility, aiming for efficiency gains and market growth.

OM:VBG B Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
OM:VBG B Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

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About OM:VBG B

VBG Group

Develops, manufactures, markets, and sells various industrial products in Sweden, Germany, rest of the Nordic countries and Europe, North America, Brazil, Australia/New Zealand, China, and internationally.

Flawless balance sheet with proven track record and pays a dividend.