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Undiscovered Gems to Explore This November 2024

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As global markets navigate the uncertainties of a new U.S. administration, small-cap stocks have shown both resilience and volatility amid shifting economic policies and interest rate expectations. With the S&P 600 experiencing fluctuations in response to these dynamics, investors may find opportunities in lesser-known companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and adaptability to changing market conditions. Identifying such undiscovered gems involves looking for stocks with solid financial health, growth potential, and a clear strategy to capitalize on current economic trends.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C.)NA-59.46%20.33%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
Shree Digvijay Cement21.42%13.22%13.00%★★★★★☆
Interarch Building Products2.55%10.02%28.21%★★★★★☆
Chita Kogyo8.34%2.84%8.49%★★★★★☆
Procimmo Group157.49%0.65%4.94%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4646 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

YFY (TWSE:1907)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: YFY Inc. is an investment holding company that focuses on the manufacturing and sale of paper and paper-related products in Taiwan, with a market cap of NT$50.89 billion.

Operations: YFY generates revenue primarily from the manufacturing and sale of paper and paper-related products in Taiwan. The company has a market capitalization of NT$50.89 billion.

YFY, a nimble player in its sector, showcases robust earnings growth of 45.2% over the past year, outpacing the Forestry industry's -3.9%. Despite a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 31.6%, earnings have seen a yearly decline of 12.7% over five years. Recent financials reveal Q3 sales at TWD 16,805 million and revenue at TWD 20,075 million; however, net income dipped to TWD 780.8 million from last year's TWD 1,133.82 million. With high-quality past earnings and positive free cash flow status, YFY remains profitable with no immediate cash runway concerns.

TWSE:1907 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
TWSE:1907 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

Merry Electronics (TWSE:2439)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Merry Electronics Co., Ltd. operates in the manufacture, processing, repair, and sale of a wide range of electronic products and components across various regions including the United States, Taiwan, Europe, China, and other international markets with a market capitalization of NT$25.91 billion.

Operations: Merry Electronics generates revenue primarily from Taiwan, contributing NT$32.85 billion, followed by Shenzhen and Singapore with NT$13.24 billion and NT$8.02 billion respectively. The company faces a notable elimination of profit and loss between departments amounting to -NT$23.23 billion, impacting its overall financial performance.

Merry Electronics, a nimble player in the Consumer Durables sector, has demonstrated impressive growth with earnings soaring 62.7% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 8.8%. Despite recent shareholder dilution through an equity offering of TWD 475 million, its financial health remains robust with more cash than total debt and a reduced debt-to-equity ratio from 40% to 21.1% over five years. The company trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 13.4x compared to the TW market's 20.5x, suggesting good relative value amidst fluctuating monthly sales figures like October's TWD 4,116 million sales dip by 9.34%.

TWSE:2439 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
TWSE:2439 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

EnTie Commercial Bank (TWSE:2849)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: EnTie Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. offers a range of banking products and services mainly in Taiwan, with a market capitalization of NT$27.99 billion.

Operations: EnTie Commercial Bank generates revenue primarily through its banking products and services in Taiwan. The bank's financial performance is reflected in its market capitalization of NT$27.99 billion.

EnTie Commercial Bank, a smaller player in the financial sector, has been making waves with its robust earnings growth of 559.6% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 1.5%. With total assets at NT$355.6 billion and equity at NT$34.4 billion, it boasts a solid foundation supported by customer deposits as its primary funding source—98% of liabilities are low-risk. The bank's net income for Q3 was TWD 453.8 million compared to TWD 694 million last year, reflecting some challenges despite high-quality past earnings and an appropriate bad loan ratio of just 0.5%.

TWSE:2849 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
TWSE:2849 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

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