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Exploring Undiscovered Gems with Potential This November 2024

TSE:1982
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As global markets navigate a period of heightened economic activity and mixed signals from labor and manufacturing sectors, small-cap stocks have shown resilience compared to their larger counterparts. This November, as investors seek opportunities beyond the usual suspects, identifying undiscovered gems requires a focus on companies with strong fundamentals and the potential to thrive amidst current market fluctuations.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Ruentex Interior DesignNA44.92%51.98%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Cardig Aero ServicesNA6.60%69.79%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Steamships Trading33.60%4.17%3.90%★★★★★☆
BOSQAR d.d94.35%39.99%23.94%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
PracticNA3.63%6.85%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4705 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

RaySearch Laboratories (OM:RAY B)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) is a medical technology company that develops software solutions for cancer care across various global regions, with a market cap of SEK5.64 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its healthcare software segment, amounting to SEK1.13 billion.

RaySearch Laboratories, a dynamic player in oncology software, has seen its earnings soar by 187% over the past year, outpacing the Healthcare Services industry growth of 7.1%. The company is debt-free, contrasting with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.8 five years ago. Trading at 67% below estimated fair value suggests potential for investors seeking undervalued opportunities. Recent orders from Institut Curie and other European centers highlight strong demand for RayStation®, contributing to robust revenue recognition this year. However, significant insider selling in recent months might raise eyebrows about internal confidence despite high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow trends.

OM:RAY B Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
OM:RAY B Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

ADATA Technology (TPEX:3260)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: ADATA Technology Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer and seller of memory products with a market capitalization of approximately NT$26.59 billion.

Operations: ADATA Technology generates revenue primarily from its Electronics Sector, contributing NT$40.52 billion, while the Biotechnology Segment adds NT$35.22 million.

ADATA Technology, a player in the semiconductor space, has showcased impressive earnings growth of 378% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a high 133%, suggesting potential leverage concerns despite a reduction from 165% five years ago. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 9x, it offers good value compared to the TW market average of 21x. Recent results highlight strong performance with second-quarter sales reaching TWD 10 billion and net income climbing to TWD 755 million from TWD 267 million last year. Earnings per share also improved significantly during this period.

TPEX:3260 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
TPEX:3260 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Hibiya Engineering (TSE:1982)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Hibiya Engineering, Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of engineering products and services mainly in Japan, with a market cap of ¥83.85 billion.

Operations: Hibiya Engineering generates revenue through its engineering products and services primarily in Japan. The company's financial performance is reflected in its market cap of ¥83.85 billion.

Hibiya Engineering, a nimble player in the market, showcases robust financial health with high-quality past earnings and a debt-free balance sheet. Over the last five years, its earnings have grown at an annual rate of 6.1%, though recent growth of 0.2% lags behind the broader construction sector's 26.5%. The company recently repurchased 253,600 shares for ¥781.6 million and forecasts net sales of ¥91 billion with an operating profit of ¥5.9 billion for fiscal year ending March 2025. Additionally, dividends are set to increase slightly to ¥44 per share from last year's ¥43 per share, reflecting steady shareholder returns.

TSE:1982 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
TSE:1982 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

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