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Undiscovered Gems And 2 Other Small Cap Finds With Promising Metrics

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Amidst a backdrop of market optimism fueled by expectations of economic growth and tax reforms following the recent U.S. elections, small-cap stocks have shown significant movement. The Russell 2000 Index, although not yet at record highs, led gains with an impressive weekly surge, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the potential for earnings growth and regulatory changes. In such an environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a keen eye for companies with strong fundamentals and metrics that suggest resilience and growth potential despite broader market fluctuations.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
C&D Property Management Group1.32%37.15%41.55%★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares17.84%4.83%6.58%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
MAPFRE MiddleseaNA14.56%1.77%★★★★★☆
Bakrie & Brothers22.66%7.78%13.50%★★★★★☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
PracticNA3.63%6.85%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4643 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Wanguo Gold Group (SEHK:3939)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Wanguo Gold Group Limited is an investment holding company involved in mining, ore processing, and the sale of concentrate products in China and the Solomon Islands, with a market capitalization of HK$10.64 billion.

Operations: Wanguo Gold Group generates revenue primarily from its Yifeng Project and Solomon Project, contributing CN¥749.25 million and CN¥912.63 million respectively.

Wanguo Gold Group, a smaller player in the mining industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 89.9% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. The company's financial health seems solid with interest payments well covered by EBIT at 91.7x coverage and positive free cash flow of HKD 217.13 million as of June 2024. However, shareholders experienced dilution due to a recent follow-on equity offering amounting to HKD 1.38 billion at HKD 8.33 per share for additional capital expansion and acquisitions, which might enhance future growth prospects despite increasing shares outstanding.

SEHK:3939 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SEHK:3939 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Karmarts (SET:KAMART)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Karmarts Public Company Limited, along with its subsidiary, operates in Thailand focusing on the manufacturing, packaging, import, and distribution of cosmetics and consumer products with a market capitalization of THB13.86 billion.

Operations: Karmarts generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and distribution of consumer products, contributing THB2.77 billion, with a smaller segment from warehouse rental at THB26.15 million. The company also reports a minor negative figure in investment properties and by-products distribution at -THB1.33 million.

Karmarts, a promising player in the personal products sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings increasing by 46% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. Despite this surge, recent financials reveal mixed results; second-quarter sales hit THB 746 million compared to THB 576 million last year, yet net income dipped to THB 52 million from THB 129 million. The company's debt-to-equity ratio improved significantly from 27% to nearly 16% over five years. With an interim dividend of THB 0.10 per share approved recently, Karmarts continues to display robust cash flow and strategic financial management.

SET:KAMART Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SET:KAMART Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

SiS Distribution (Thailand) (SET:SIS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: SiS Distribution (Thailand) Public Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the Thai market distributing computer components, smartphones, and office automation equipment with a market capitalization of THB9.28 billion.

Operations: SiS Distribution (Thailand) generates revenue primarily from distributing computer components, smartphones, and office automation equipment. The company's financial performance is characterized by a focus on efficient cost management, which influences its net profit margin.

SiS Distribution (Thailand) has shown consistent growth, with earnings increasing 5.8% annually over the past five years, though recent figures reveal a net income of THB 119 million for the third quarter, down from THB 161 million last year. The company trades at nearly 60% below its estimated fair value and maintains high-quality earnings with EBIT covering interest payments 14.6 times over. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 53%, SiS has reduced its debt to equity from 88% to around 69% in five years, indicating improved financial health amidst industry challenges.

SET:SIS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SET:SIS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

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