Discovering Undiscovered Gems in December 2024

As December 2024 unfolds, global markets are navigating a landscape marked by fluctuating consumer confidence and mixed economic indicators, with U.S. stocks experiencing moderate gains amid a holiday-shortened week. While large-cap growth stocks have recently led the charge, small-cap indices like the Russell 2000 have shown more modest performance, highlighting the potential for undiscovered opportunities within this segment. In such an environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks often involves seeking companies with strong fundamentals that can weather economic uncertainties and capitalize on niche market positions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Tokyo Tekko	9.82%	7.91%	12.42%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing	0.31%	2.12%	6.94%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil	0.76%	4.42%	9.81%	★★★★★★
QuickLtd	0.62%	9.82%	15.64%	★★★★★★
Bahrain National Holding Company B.S.C	NA	20.11%	5.44%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
AJIS	0.79%	1.12%	-12.92%	★★★★★☆
Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank	136.00%	2.73%	2.17%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4629 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Al Waha Capital PJSC (ADX:WAHA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Al Waha Capital PJSC is a private equity firm that manages assets across various sectors such as financial services, fintech, healthcare, energy, infrastructure, industrial real estate, and capital markets with a market capitalization of AED3.25 billion.

Operations: Revenue from private investments, excluding Waha Land, amounts to AED149.88 million.

Al Waha Capital, a notable player in the capital markets, has shown impressive growth with earnings increasing by 31.6% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 26%. The company reported a net income of AED 77.56 million for Q3 2024, up from AED 53.63 million in the previous year. Its price-to-earnings ratio stands at an attractive 6.5x compared to the AE market's average of 13.2x, suggesting potential undervaluation. Additionally, Al Waha's debt-to-equity ratio has improved significantly from 140% to just under 68% over five years, indicating better financial health and management efficiency.

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• Gain insights into Al Waha Capital PJSC's past trends and performance with our Past report.

Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes (ENXTPA:FCMC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes operates casinos and hotels in France with a market capitalization of €271.18 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its hotel business (€127.84 million) and casinos (€17.25 million). The hotel segment is the major contributor to its revenue stream.

Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes, a smaller player in the hospitality sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging by 58% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 11.1%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio has increased from 0.3 to 11.6 over five years, yet it holds more cash than total debt, suggesting financial stability. Trading at 16.2% below its estimated fair value adds to its appeal as an investment opportunity. Despite these positives, careful consideration of its rising leverage is advised for potential investors looking into this intriguing stock in the hospitality space.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes with our comprehensive health report here.

• Understand Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes' track record by examining our Past report.

Aygaz (IBSE:AYGAZ)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Aygaz A.S. is engaged in purchasing liquid petroleum gas (LPG) for distribution to retailers across Turkey, with a market capitalization of TRY36.27 billion.

Operations: Aygaz generates revenue primarily from LPG and natural gas sales, amounting to TRY55.46 billion, with additional income from cargo transportation and distribution contributing TRY882.96 million.

Aygaz, a notable player in the gas utilities sector, has seen its debt to equity ratio significantly drop from 56.9% to 3.5% over five years, indicating strong financial management. Despite this positive trend, recent earnings have shown a decrease with net income for the third quarter at TRY 1,046 million compared to TRY 1,225 million last year. The company trades at an attractive value of 26.4% below estimated fair value and maintains high-quality earnings even as revenue is expected to grow by over 27% annually. However, projected average annual earnings decline of 11.6% remains a concern for future prospects.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Aygaz.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Aygaz's's past performance.

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