Unveiling None And 2 Other Promising Small Caps With Strong Potential

As global markets wrap up the year, major indices have shown moderate gains despite a dip in U.S. consumer confidence and mixed economic indicators, particularly affecting small-cap stocks. Amidst this backdrop, identifying promising small-cap companies requires a keen eye for those with robust fundamentals and growth potential that can weather fluctuating market sentiments.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
SALUS Ljubljana d. d	13.55%	13.11%	9.95%	★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares	10.20%	-0.28%	6.97%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Natural Food International Holding	NA	2.49%	20.35%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C.)	NA	-59.20%	20.33%	★★★★★☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Invest Bank	135.69%	11.07%	18.67%	★★★★☆☆
Central Cooperative Bank AD	4.88%	37.94%	537.05%	★★★★☆☆

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We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C (ADX:DRIVE)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C., along with its subsidiaries, focuses on managing and developing motor vehicle driving training, with a market capitalization of AED3.02 billion.

Operations: Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C. generates revenue primarily from car and other related services, amounting to AED429.02 million. The company's financial performance is reflected in its market capitalization of AED3.02 billion.

Emirates Driving Company, a modestly sized entity in the market, showcases a solid financial footing with no debt over the past five years and high-quality earnings. The company's recent performance is noteworthy, with third-quarter sales reaching AED 161.69 million compared to AED 94.1 million last year, and net income at AED 85.26 million against AED 68.79 million previously reported. Although its annual earnings growth of 7.4% trails behind the industry average of 9.6%, it trades at an attractive value, estimated at 15% below fair value, suggesting potential for future appreciation as revenue is forecasted to grow by nearly 17% annually.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C's health report.

• Explore historical data to track Emirates Driving Company P.J.S.C's performance over time in our Past section.

Bahnhof (OM:BAHN B)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Bahnhof AB (publ) operates in the Internet and telecommunications sector across Sweden and Europe, with a market cap of SEK5.63 billion.

Operations: Bahnhof generates revenue primarily from its Internet and telecommunications services across Sweden and Europe. The company focuses on delivering these services, which contribute significantly to its financial performance.

Bahnhof, a nimble player in the telecom sector, showcases a strong financial footing with no debt compared to five years ago when its debt to equity ratio stood at 0.9%. Trading at 46.4% below its estimated fair value, it offers potential for value seekers. The company reported earnings growth of 14.6% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 4.4%. Recent quarterly results showed sales climbing to SEK 511 million from SEK 475 million last year and net income rising slightly to SEK 60 million from SEK 58 million, reflecting steady performance amid market challenges.

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

• Understand Bahnhof's track record by examining our Past report.

JM HoldingsLtd (TSE:3539)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: JM Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the supermarket sector across Japan, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥64.54 billion.

Operations: JM Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily through its supermarket operations in Japan, contributing significantly to its market presence. The company's financial performance is characterized by a focus on cost management and efficiency, impacting its profitability metrics such as the net profit margin.

JM Holdings Ltd. presents a compelling case with its current valuation trading at 55.8% below estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Over the past five years, earnings have grown annually by 9.7%, indicating consistent performance despite not outpacing the Consumer Retailing industry's growth of 11.8%. The company's debt management is noteworthy, with a reduction in the debt-to-equity ratio from 21.2 to 19.7 over five years and interest payments well covered by EBIT at a robust coverage of 198 times. Additionally, JM Holdings' free cash flow remains positive, which supports its financial stability moving forward.

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

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into JM HoldingsLtd's's past performance.

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