Undiscovered Gems Promising Stocks for January 2025

As global markets wrap up the year with moderate gains, attention is drawn to shifts in consumer confidence and economic indicators that have created a mixed backdrop for investors. Amidst these dynamics, small-cap stocks present intriguing opportunities, particularly those that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth despite broader market uncertainties.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Cresco	6.62%	8.15%	9.94%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
AOKI Holdings	30.67%	2.30%	45.17%	★★★★★☆
MAPFRE Middlesea	NA	14.56%	1.77%	★★★★★☆
Sparta	NA	-5.54%	-15.40%	★★★★★☆
GENOVA	0.65%	29.95%	29.18%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Loadstar Capital K.K	259.54%	16.85%	21.57%	★★★★☆☆
Nippon Sharyo	60.16%	-1.87%	-14.86%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4645 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

MLP Saglik Hizmetleri (IBSE:MPARK)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: MLP Saglik Hizmetleri A.S. operates healthcare services in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Hungary with a market capitalization of TRY68.67 billion.

Operations: MPARK's primary revenue stream is from its healthcare facilities and services, generating TRY28.14 billion.

MLP Saglik Hizmetleri, a healthcare player with a modest market cap, is showing promising signs. Recent earnings report reveals sales of TRY 9.78 billion in Q3 2024, up from TRY 7.71 billion the previous year, while net income increased to TRY 2.09 billion from TRY 1.18 billion. The company's debt management appears robust with interest payments well covered by EBIT at a ratio of 58 times and a net debt to equity ratio now at just 2%, down significantly from five years ago when it was over sixfold higher. Despite negative earnings growth last year, future prospects are bolstered by an anticipated annual earnings growth rate of nearly 28%.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of MLP Saglik Hizmetleri stock in this health report.

• Explore historical data to track MLP Saglik Hizmetleri's performance over time in our Past section.

Taihan Cable & Solution (KOSE:A001440)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Taihan Cable & Solution Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer and seller of electric wires, cables, and related products with a market capitalization of ₩2.17 trillion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Taihan Cable & Solution comes from its wire segment, which generated ₩3.62 billion. The company has a market capitalization of approximately ₩2.17 trillion.

Taihan Cable & Solution has seen its earnings soar by 134% over the past year, outpacing the Electrical industry's 14% growth. This company, with a debt-to-equity ratio now at 21.5%, has significantly improved from five years ago when it stood at 202%. Despite recent shareholder dilution, Taihan's interest payments are well-covered with EBIT covering them 7.7 times over. Recent private placements have raised KRW110 billion in convertible bonds, indicating strategic financial maneuvers to bolster future growth prospects. The company's net income for Q3 was KRW24 billion compared to last year's KRW11 billion, reflecting robust profitability improvements.

• Take a closer look at Taihan Cable & Solution's potential here in our health report.

• Learn about Taihan Cable & Solution's historical performance.

BRC Asia (SGX:BEC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: BRC Asia Limited, with a market cap of approximately SGD699.59 million, is involved in the prefabrication of steel reinforcement for concrete across various international markets including Singapore, Australia, and several other countries in Asia.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from two segments: Trading, contributing SGD217.69 million, and Fabrication and Manufacturing, generating SGD1.26 billion.

BRC Asia seems to be an attractive prospect, trading at 53% below its estimated fair value. The company's earnings grew by 23.5% over the past year, surpassing the building industry's -2.7%, indicating robust performance in a challenging sector. Net income for the year ended September 2024 reached SGD 93.54 million, up from SGD 75.75 million previously, with basic earnings per share rising to SGD 0.341 from SGD 0.2761. Despite a dip in sales to SGD 1,481 million from SGD 1,627 million last year, BRC Asia's debt reduction strategy has improved its debt-to-equity ratio significantly over five years from 125% to just under half that figure at approximately 47%.

• Click here to discover the nuances of BRC Asia with our detailed analytical health report.

• Gain insights into BRC Asia's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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