Undiscovered Gems in Sweden to Watch This October 2024

As European markets respond to the European Central Bank's recent interest rate cuts, expectations for further monetary easing have buoyed investor sentiment, with major stock indexes in the region seeing gains. Against this backdrop, small-cap stocks in Sweden present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking potential growth, as these companies often benefit from favorable economic conditions and innovative business models that can thrive amidst changing market dynamics.

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%	★★★★★★
Bahnhof	NA	9.02%	15.02%	★★★★★★
AB Traction	NA	5.38%	5.19%	★★★★★★
Firefly	NA	16.04%	32.29%	★★★★★★
AQ Group	16.75%	15.13%	21.34%	★★★★★★
Byggmästare Anders J Ahlström Holding	NA	30.31%	-9.00%	★★★★★★
Svolder	NA	-22.68%	-24.17%	★★★★★★
Linc	NA	56.01%	0.54%	★★★★★★
Bulten	62.00%	16.31%	20.43%	★★★★☆☆
Nederman Holding	73.66%	10.94%	15.88%	★★★★☆☆

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

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Besqab (OM:BESQAB)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Besqab (ticker: OM:BESQAB) is involved in the green field development of residential buildings and the conversion of commercial real estate into residential premises, with a market cap of approximately SEK2.68 billion.

Operations: Besqab's revenue streams primarily stem from the development of residential buildings and the conversion of commercial properties into residential spaces. The company has a market capitalization of approximately SEK2.68 billion.

Besqab, a nimble player in the real estate sector, has seen its earnings surge by 126% over the past year, outpacing the broader Consumer Durables industry. However, this growth includes a significant one-off gain of SEK 61 million. Despite a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 36.5%, interest payments are poorly covered with an EBIT coverage of just 0.1x. The company's profit margin has slipped to 1.7% from last year's 3.6%. Recent projects like Aspen and Utsikten highlight Besqab's commitment to eco-friendly construction but shareholder dilution remains a concern amidst these expansions.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Besqab's health report.

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

Proact IT Group (OM:PACT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Proact IT Group AB (publ) offers data and information management services focusing on cloud services and data center solutions across Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, and other international markets, with a market capitalization of approximately SEK3.91 billion.

Operations: Revenue streams for Proact IT Group AB are primarily derived from its operations in the Nordics & Baltics, which contribute SEK2.59 billion, followed by Central Europe (Czech Republic and Germany) with SEK877 million, and the West (Belgium and Netherlands) with SEK834 million.

Sweden's Proact IT Group seems to be an intriguing player in the IT sector, with its earnings growth of 41.7% over the past year significantly outpacing the industry average of -6.3%. The company appears to be trading at a considerable discount, 40.8% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside for investors. Financially robust, Proact has reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 78.3% to 48.8% over five years and maintains strong interest coverage with EBIT covering interest payments 32 times over. Recent leadership changes include Jamie Ford joining as business unit director UK, potentially bolstering strategic initiatives.

• Take a closer look at Proact IT Group's potential here in our health report.

• Evaluate Proact IT Group's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

Zinzino (OM:ZZ B)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Zinzino AB (publ) is a direct sales company that offers dietary supplements and skincare products in Sweden and internationally, with a market cap of approximately SEK3.09 billion.

Operations: Zinzino generates revenue primarily from its Zinzino (Incl. VMA Life) segment, which accounts for SEK1.83 billion, while Faun contributes SEK170.31 million.

Zinzino, a Swedish company in the retail distributors sector, has been performing impressively with earnings growth of 66.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -3.1%. The firm is debt-free and trades at 60.5% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Recent sales announcements highlight a robust revenue increase of 39% in August to SEK 178.7 million compared to SEK 128.4 million last year. For the second quarter of 2024, net income rose to SEK 47.99 million from SEK 36.8 million previously, with basic earnings per share improving from SEK 1.09 to SEK 1.41.

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

• Gain insights into Zinzino's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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