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Discovering Hidden Potential With These 3 Undiscovered Gems

SZSE:002961
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As global markets continue to react to political developments and economic indicators, major indexes such as the S&P 500 have reached record highs, driven by optimism around potential trade deals and AI-related investments. Despite large-cap stocks generally outperforming their smaller-cap counterparts, there remains significant opportunity in the small-cap sector for those seeking undiscovered gems that may benefit from favorable market conditions and emerging trends. Identifying a good stock often involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that are well-positioned to capitalize on current economic shifts.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Resource Alam Indonesia2.66%30.36%43.87%★★★★★★
Eagle Financial Services125.65%12.07%2.64%★★★★★★
Wilson Bank HoldingNA7.87%8.22%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Woori Technology InvestmentNA25.42%-1.59%★★★★★★
Citra TubindoNA11.06%31.01%★★★★★★
Oriental Precision & EngineeringLtd45.47%3.47%-1.67%★★★★★☆
Danang Port23.72%10.58%9.22%★★★★★☆
Hansae Yes24 Holdings80.77%1.28%9.02%★★★★☆☆
Bank MNC Internasional18.72%4.80%43.63%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4671 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Axtra Future City Freehold And Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (SET:AXTRART)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Axtra Future City Freehold And Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust focuses on investing in freehold and leasehold properties, specifically 17 shopping malls anchored by a Tesco Lotus hypermarket, with a market capitalization of THB26.65 billion.

Operations: Axtra Future City generates revenue primarily from its investments in property, amounting to THB2.95 billion. The net profit margin reflects the efficiency of its operations and profitability from these investments.

Axtra Future City REIT, a nimble player in the real estate sector, stands out with its impressive earnings growth of 190.9% over the past year, significantly surpassing the Retail REITs industry average of 22.4%. Its net debt to equity ratio is a comfortable 1.9%, reflecting prudent financial management. Trading at about 30% below estimated fair value suggests potential upside for investors seeking undervalued opportunities. The company's interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 21.5 times, indicating robust financial health and high-quality earnings that enhance its appeal in a competitive market landscape.

SET:AXTRART Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025
SET:AXTRART Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

Ruida FuturesLtd (SZSE:002961)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Ruida Futures Co., Ltd. operates as a futures company in China with a market capitalization of CN¥6.32 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its futures trading operations. It has a market capitalization of CN¥6.32 billion.

Ruida Futures, a smaller player in the market, is making waves with its impressive earnings growth of 42.4% over the past year, outpacing the Capital Markets industry's -7.7%. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.8x, it offers good value compared to peers and the broader CN market's 34.7x average. With high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow, Ruida seems well-positioned financially despite an increased debt-to-equity ratio from 24% to 28.4% over five years. The company announced a CNY1.30 dividend per ten shares recently, adding appeal for income-focused investors as they eye future growth prospects projected at 13.56% annually.

SZSE:002961 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025
SZSE:002961 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

WingArc1st (TSE:4432)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: WingArc1st Inc. develops and sells software and services in Japan, with a market cap of ¥118.78 billion.

Operations: WingArc1st generates revenue primarily from its software and services offerings in Japan. The company's financial performance includes a notable net profit margin, which is an important indicator of its profitability.

WingArc1st, a promising player in the software sector, has shown robust earnings growth of 12.4% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 12.1%. Trading at a valuation 19% below its estimated fair value suggests it offers good relative value compared to peers. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio significantly improved from 84% to 22.9% over five years, indicating prudent financial management. Recent guidance forecasts revenue of ¥28.5 billion and an operating profit of ¥8.1 billion for fiscal year-end February 2025, alongside a special dividend announcement of ¥20 per share, signaling confidence in future performance prospects.

TSE:4432 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025
TSE:4432 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

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About SZSE:002961

Ruida FuturesLtd

Operates as a futures company in China.

Proven track record with adequate balance sheet.

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