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Exploring Gränges And 2 Other Undiscovered Swedish Gems

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As global markets grapple with geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, the Swedish market remains a fertile ground for investors seeking opportunities beyond the mainstream. Amidst this backdrop, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial, making Gränges and two other lesser-known Swedish companies intriguing prospects for those looking to diversify their portfolios.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Sweden

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
SoftronicNA3.58%7.41%★★★★★★
Duni29.33%10.78%22.98%★★★★★★
BahnhofNA9.02%15.02%★★★★★★
FireflyNA16.04%32.29%★★★★★★
AB TractionNA5.38%5.19%★★★★★★
AQ Group7.30%14.89%22.26%★★★★★★
SvolderNA-22.68%-24.17%★★★★★★
Byggmästare Anders J Ahlström HoldingNA30.31%-9.00%★★★★★★
LincNA56.01%0.54%★★★★★★
Solid FörsäkringsaktiebolagNA7.64%28.44%★★★★☆☆

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.

Gränges (OM:GRNG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Gränges AB (publ) is a company that focuses on the development, production, and distribution of rolled aluminum products for thermal management systems, specialty packaging, and niche applications across Europe, Asia, and the Americas with a market capitalization of approximately SEK12.60 billion.

Operations: Gränges generates revenue primarily from its Gränges Eurasia and Gränges Americas segments, contributing SEK12.26 billion and SEK10.84 billion, respectively. The company has a net profit margin trend that could be analyzed further for investment insights.

Gränges, a Swedish player in the metals and mining sector, has seen its debt to equity ratio improve from 86.5% to 42.3% over five years, indicating better financial health. Despite a slight dip in net income for recent quarters (SEK 314 million vs SEK 316 million), its earnings growth of 31.1% outpaced industry averages. Trading at an attractive value, Gränges' EBIT covers interest payments comfortably at 6.5x, suggesting robust earnings quality and potential for future growth.

OM:GRNG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
OM:GRNG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Investment AB Öresund (OM:ORES)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Investment AB Öresund (publ) is an investment company focused on asset management activities in Sweden, with a market capitalization of approximately SEK5.23 billion.

Operations: Investment AB Öresund generates revenue primarily through its asset management activities in Sweden. The company has a market capitalization of approximately SEK5.23 billion.

Öresund, a nimble player in the Swedish financial landscape, showcases intriguing dynamics. Despite recent third-quarter challenges with negative revenue of SEK 5.1 million and a net loss of SEK 7.4 million, its nine-month performance shines with revenue hitting SEK 483 million and net income reaching SEK 488.4 million. The company is debt-free and boasts high-quality earnings, while its price-to-earnings ratio of 5.6x suggests it trades at an attractive valuation compared to the Swedish market average of 23.5x.

OM:ORES Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
OM:ORES Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Rusta (OM:RUSTA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Rusta AB (publ) is a retailer of home and leisure products operating in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Germany with a market cap of SEK12.67 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its operations in Sweden, Norway, and other markets, with Sweden contributing SEK6.43 billion to the total revenue. The gross profit margin is 45%, reflecting the company's ability to manage costs effectively across its different geographical segments.

Rusta, a notable player in the retail sector, is making waves with its strategic expansion and robust financial performance. Recent earnings show a net income of SEK 231 million for Q1 2024, up from SEK 189 million last year, reflecting strong growth. The company reported sales of SEK 3.07 billion compared to SEK 2.96 billion previously. With interest payments well covered by EBIT at a ratio of 3.5x and trading significantly below estimated fair value by about 68%, Rusta's financial health appears solid. Its recent store openings in Sweden and Norway underscore an aggressive expansion plan that aligns with its long-term growth strategy, further supported by a dividend increase to SEK 1.15 per share for the fiscal year ending in September 2024.

OM:RUSTA Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
OM:RUSTA Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

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