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Discover These 3 Undiscovered Gems with Strong Potential

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In the wake of a U.S. election that buoyed investor sentiment, small-cap stocks have shown notable resilience, with the Russell 2000 Index leading gains despite not reaching record highs. As markets react to potential policy shifts and rate cuts, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial for investors looking to capitalize on these dynamic conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Omega FlexNA0.39%2.57%★★★★★★
Lion CapitalNA21.26%24.46%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
First National Bank of Botswana24.77%10.64%15.30%★★★★★☆
Steamships Trading33.60%4.17%3.90%★★★★★☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
Krom Bank IndonesiaNA40.07%35.44%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4676 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii (IBSE:AKSA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S., along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of textiles, chemicals, and other industrial products both in Turkey and internationally, with a market capitalization of TRY33.84 billion.

Operations: Aksa generates revenue primarily from its textiles and chemicals segments, contributing significantly to its overall financial performance. The company has experienced fluctuations in its net profit margin, reflecting variations in cost management and market conditions.

Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii, a dynamic player in its industry, has shown resilience with earnings growth of 11.1% over the past year, outpacing the luxury sector's -4.4%. Its debt to equity ratio improved significantly from 115.3% to 27.4% over five years, reflecting strong financial management. Despite a drop in sales for the third quarter of 2024 to TRY 6 billion from TRY 7.7 billion last year, net income rebounded to TRY 286 million compared to a loss previously recorded. With an attractive P/E ratio of 12x below market average and EBIT covering interest payments by nearly 33 times, Aksa presents intriguing investment potential amidst challenging conditions.

IBSE:AKSA Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
IBSE:AKSA Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Selçuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret ve Sanayi (IBSE:SELEC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Selçuk Ecza Deposu Ticaret ve Sanayi A.S., along with its subsidiary, functions as a pharmacy depot in Turkey and has a market capitalization of TRY40.68 billion.

Operations: SELEC generates revenue primarily from its operations as a pharmacy depot in Turkey. The company has a market capitalization of TRY40.68 billion.

Selçuk Ecza, a notable player in the healthcare sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 365% over the past year, outpacing industry averages. Despite this surge, its debt to equity ratio increased from 3.8% to 23.5% over five years, indicating a rise in leverage. The company reported TRY 29.67 billion in sales for Q3 2024 with net income at TRY 204.7 million compared to a loss last year, reflecting improved profitability despite volatile share prices recently. While earnings have dipped by an average of 6.7% annually over five years, recent performance suggests potential for recovery and stability moving forward.

IBSE:SELEC Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
IBSE:SELEC Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Ruentex Engineering & Construction (TWSE:2597)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Ruentex Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. operates in the construction and engineering industry, focusing on various segments such as interior decoration design and construction materials, with a market cap of NT$36.38 billion.

Operations: Ruentex Engineering & Construction generates revenue primarily from its Construction Division, which contributed NT$18.36 billion, and the Construction Materials Business Segment, adding NT$4.30 billion. The Interior Decoration Design Segment also plays a role with NT$1.80 billion in revenue.

Ruentex Engineering & Construction, a notable player in the construction industry, has shown impressive growth with earnings rising by 23.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 7.1%. The company trades at 18.3% below its estimated fair value and boasts high-quality earnings, which is appealing for potential investors. Despite an increase in its debt to equity ratio from 32.5% to 42.8% over five years, it remains satisfactory at a net debt to equity of 22.6%. Recent reports indicate robust financial health with Q2 sales reaching TWD 6.74 billion and net income climbing to TWD 630 million compared to last year's figures.

TWSE:2597 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
TWSE:2597 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Summing It All Up

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