Uncovering August 2024's Undiscovered Gems with Promising Potential

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by volatility and mixed economic signals, small-cap stocks continue to present intriguing opportunities for investors. In this environment, identifying undiscovered gems with solid fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Mobile Telecommunications	NA	3.85%	-0.40%	★★★★★★
Al Sagr Cooperative Insurance	NA	9.36%	37.73%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
United Wire Factories	NA	4.86%	0.19%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Societe de Limonaderies et de Boissons Rafraichissantes d'Afrique	39.37%	8.04%	-3.72%	★★★★★☆
Saudi Azm for Communication and Information Technology	8.57%	6.93%	21.97%	★★★★★☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆

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

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings (TSE:8616)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings, Inc. operates as a securities company in Japan with a market cap of ¥129.52 billion.

Operations: Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings generates revenue primarily through its securities business in Japan. The company's net profit margin stands at 7.5%.

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings boasts a net debt to equity ratio of 3.8%, reflecting satisfactory financial health. Over the past year, earnings surged by 197.7%, outpacing the Capital Markets industry’s 36.1% growth. The company repurchased shares in 2024, signaling confidence in its valuation, which is underscored by a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.6x, below Japan's market average of 13x. With high-quality past earnings and an annual forecasted growth rate of 8.44%, Tokai Tokyo seems poised for continued performance improvement.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings.

• Assess Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings' past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

Allis ElectricLtd (TWSE:1514)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Allis Electric Co., Ltd. engages in the development, production, and sale of transformers, switching devices, and electronic products worldwide with a market cap of approximately NT$34.87 billion.

Operations: Allis Electric Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Switchboard Department (NT$2.89 billion), Electronics Sector (NT$2.44 billion), and Construction Division (NT$2.31 billion). Other significant contributors include the Transformer Department (NT$963.23 million) and Motor Devices Division (NT$948.84 million).

Earnings for Allis Electric Ltd. jumped 59.3% over the past year, outpacing the Electrical industry’s -10.1%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 27.5%, while interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 23x coverage. Despite high-quality earnings, shareholders experienced dilution in the past year and share price volatility over three months remains notable. Earnings are forecast to grow 12% annually, hinting at potential future value.

• Dive into the specifics of Allis ElectricLtd here with our thorough health report.

• Gain insights into Allis ElectricLtd's past trends and performance with our Past report.

Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise (TWSE:9939)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells various packaging materials for the food and beverage industries in Taiwan, Mainland China, Southeast Asia, and internationally, with a market cap of NT$48.51 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from domestic sales amounting to NT$9.90 billion and overseas sales of NT$17.03 billion, with a minor adjustment and write-off of -NT$106.24 million.

Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise has been making waves with a 30% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing the Packaging industry's 6.4%. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 72.5%, its interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 21.8x coverage. Trading at nearly half its estimated fair value, THC's recent private placement and follow-on equity offerings signal strategic moves to bolster capital for future growth initiatives.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise's performance by reading our health report here.

• Evaluate Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

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