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Exploring Harvia Oyj And 2 Other Small Cap Gems with Strong Potential

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In a global market environment marked by moderate gains in major stock indexes and declining U.S. consumer confidence, small-cap stocks have shown resilience despite broader economic uncertainties. As investors navigate these fluctuating conditions, identifying promising small-cap companies like Harvia Oyj can offer unique opportunities for growth, particularly when they demonstrate strong fundamentals and potential to thrive amidst current challenges.

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

Harvia Oyj (HLSE:HARVIA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Harvia Oyj is a company that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of traditional, steam, and infrared saunas, with a market capitalization of €812.08 million.

Operations: Harvia generates revenue primarily from its Building Materials - HVAC Equipment segment, totaling €163.66 million.

Harvia, a promising player in the leisure industry, has shown robust earnings growth of 29.5% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 47%, its interest payments are comfortably covered with an EBIT coverage of 14.6 times. Recent financial results highlight a positive trajectory with third-quarter sales reaching €38.72 million and net income at €5.46 million, both improving from last year. With shares trading below estimated fair value and strategic leadership appointments like Ivan Sabato's, Harvia seems poised for continued growth in profitability and market presence.

HLSE:HARVIA Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025
HLSE:HARVIA Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

Raoom trading (SASE:9529)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Raoom Trading Company engages in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of glass, mirrors, and aluminum decorations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries with a market capitalization of SAR1.12 billion.

Operations: Raoom Trading generates revenue through the manufacturing, processing, and trading of glass, mirrors, and aluminum decorations. The company operates primarily within Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries.

Raoom Trading, a nimble player in its field, has shown resilience with a notable 13.1% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing the Building industry which saw an -11.6% trend. The company is debt-free and boasts a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.5x, slightly undercutting the SA market's average of 23.5x, suggesting potential value for investors seeking opportunities in smaller companies. Despite sales dipping to SAR 27.32 million from SAR 32.13 million in Q3 year-on-year, net income rose to SAR 10.97 million from SAR 8.74 million—a testament to its efficient operations amidst volatility and challenges in sales performance.

SASE:9529 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025
SASE:9529 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

Sports Gear (TWSE:6768)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Sports Gear Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells OEM footwear products across the United States, Europe, Asia, China, Taiwan, and internationally with a market cap of NT$23.53 billion.

Operations: Sports Gear generates its revenue primarily from its footwear manufacturing business, amounting to NT$17.27 billion.

Sports Gear, a dynamic player in the sports equipment industry, is showing strong performance metrics. The company reported a significant increase in net income for the third quarter of 2024 at TWD 344 million, up from TWD 82 million the previous year. Revenue growth is robust with November's figures hitting US$51.95 million, marking a 9% rise from last year. Notably, earnings per share have surged to TWD 1.76 from TWD 0.42 year-on-year for Q3. Despite its smaller market cap status, Sports Gear's strategic moves like its recent fixed-income offering of TWD 1 billion suggest promising prospects ahead.

TWSE:6768 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025
TWSE:6768 Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

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