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Undiscovered Gems And Two Other Promising Small Caps On None

HLSE:OLVAS
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Amidst a backdrop of global market volatility, small-cap stocks have been navigating a complex environment marked by tariff uncertainties and mixed economic indicators. While major indices like the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 have faced declines, the resilience of certain sectors offers opportunities for discerning investors. In this context, identifying promising small-cap companies involves looking for those with strong fundamentals that can weather current challenges and capitalize on emerging trends.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Central Forest GroupNA6.85%15.11%★★★★★★
Sugar TerminalsNA3.14%3.53%★★★★★★
Wilson Bank HoldingNA7.87%8.22%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
HOMAG GroupNA-31.14%23.43%★★★★★☆
Societe de Limonaderies et de Boissons Rafraichissantes d'Afrique39.37%4.38%-14.46%★★★★★☆
Transcorp Power29.70%115.27%164.65%★★★★★☆
Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.)263.90%20.29%37.81%★★★★☆☆
Nederman Holding73.66%11.98%17.61%★★★★☆☆
Jiangsu Aisen Semiconductor MaterialLtd12.19%14.60%12.10%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4708 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Olvi Oyj (HLSE:OLVAS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Olvi Oyj is a beverage company that manufactures and sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages across Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, and Belarus with a market cap of €659.31 million.

Operations: Olvi Oyj generates revenue primarily from alcoholic beverages, contributing €656.91 million.

Olvi Oyj, a smaller player in the beverage industry, has shown impressive financial performance recently. Their earnings surged by 61% last year, outpacing the industry's -2% growth rate. The company reported a net income of €61.67 million for 2024, up from €38.25 million in 2023, with basic earnings per share rising to €2.98 from €1.85. Olvi seems to be trading at a value significantly below its fair estimate and maintains strong interest coverage with more cash than total debt despite an increase in its debt-to-equity ratio over five years to 3%.

HLSE:OLVAS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025
HLSE:OLVAS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025

Sun Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret (IBSE:SUNTK)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sun Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. is engaged in the design, production, and sale of knit fabrics and ready-made womenswear garments both in Turkey and internationally, with a market capitalization of TRY18.43 billion.

Operations: Sun Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret generates revenue primarily from ready-made womenswear garments, contributing TRY7.26 billion, and fabric production, adding TRY2.09 billion. The company has a market capitalization of TRY18.43 billion.

Sun Tekstil has shown impressive earnings growth of 601% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Luxury industry's -22%. Despite this, its share price has been highly volatile in recent months. The company benefits from a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 0.1%, indicating prudent financial management. Sun Tekstil's high level of non-cash earnings suggests quality in reported profits, while interest coverage is not a concern as it earns more than it pays on debts. Looking ahead, earnings are forecasted to grow at 27% annually, offering potential for future expansion within its sector.

IBSE:SUNTK Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025
IBSE:SUNTK Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025

Mitani Sekisan (TSE:5273)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Mitani Sekisan Co., Ltd. is engaged in the production and sale of concrete products in Japan, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥92.89 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue stream is from the Concrete Secondary Product Related segment, generating ¥68.70 billion. The Information Related segment contributes an additional ¥7.74 billion to the overall revenue.

Mitani Sekisan, a relatively small player in the market, is trading at 70.8% below its estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation. Over the past five years, earnings have grown by 14.7% annually, showcasing robust performance despite not outpacing the Basic Materials industry last year with a growth of 5.2%. The company has reduced its debt to equity ratio from 0.5% to 0.3%, reflecting improved financial health and more cash than total debt on hand. Recently, Mitani Sekisan repurchased shares worth ¥2,532 million as part of a buyback program aimed at enhancing shareholder value.

TSE:5273 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025
TSE:5273 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025

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About HLSE:OLVAS

Olvi Oyj

A beverage company, manufactures and sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Denmark, and Belarus.

Undervalued with excellent balance sheet and pays a dividend.