Discovering Undiscovered Gems in January 2025

As global markets navigate a landscape of easing inflation and robust bank earnings, small-cap stocks have shown resilience, with indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 posting notable gains. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap companies can be rewarding, as these "undiscovered gems" often exhibit strong fundamentals and growth potential that align with current economic trends.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
L&K Engineering	14.36%	37.26%	54.49%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Sesoda	71.33%	11.54%	15.53%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Great China Metal Ind	0.32%	2.69%	-3.41%	★★★★★★
China Electric Mfg	13.74%	-13.57%	-32.70%	★★★★★★
ASRock Rack Incorporation	NA	45.76%	269.05%	★★★★★★
Savior Lifetec	NA	-7.74%	-0.77%	★★★★★★
Firich Enterprises	34.24%	-2.31%	25.41%	★★★★★☆
Systex	31.75%	12.06%	-1.88%	★★★★☆☆

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Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Lontium Semiconductor (SHSE:688486)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Lontium Semiconductor Corporation develops and markets semiconductor products globally, with a market cap of CN¥9.53 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from semiconductor products. Its financial performance is highlighted by a market capitalization of CN¥9.53 billion.

Lontium Semiconductor, a nimble player in the semiconductor space, has showcased impressive earnings growth of 40.6% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 12.1%. The company operates without debt, eliminating concerns about interest coverage and demonstrating financial prudence. Despite its volatile share price recently, Lontium maintains high-quality non-cash earnings and is free cash flow positive with a levered free cash flow of US$65.67 million as of January 2025. With forecasts predicting continued growth at nearly 39.75% annually, Lontium's potential for expansion remains promising amidst industry dynamics.

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Beijing Hualian Department Store (SZSE:000882)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Beijing Hualian Department Store Co., Ltd operates and manages shopping malls in China, with a market cap of CN¥9.33 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through the operation and management of shopping malls across China.

Beijing Hualian, a smaller player in the retail sector, has shown mixed financial results recently. Despite achieving profitability this year and having more cash than total debt, its interest payments are not well covered by EBIT at just 1.1x coverage. Sales for the first nine months of 2024 reached CNY 1.09 billion, up from CNY 1 billion last year; however, net income dipped to CNY 30 million from CNY 36 million previously. The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past three months amid these developments and recent board changes may influence future strategies.

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• Examine Beijing Hualian Department Store's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

LINE Pay Taiwan (TWSE:7722)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: LINE Pay Taiwan Limited operates as a third-party payment service provider in Taiwan with a market capitalization of NT$44.58 billion.

Operations: LINE Pay Taiwan generates revenue primarily from data processing services, amounting to NT$5.88 billion. The company has a market capitalization of NT$44.58 billion, reflecting its position in the financial sector.

LINE Pay Taiwan, a nimble player in the financial sector, stands out with its debt-free status and impressive earnings growth of 26.4% over the past year, surpassing the industry's 18.7%. The company reported a net income of TWD 112.06 million for Q3 2024, slightly down from TWD 133.37 million a year earlier, while sales increased to TWD 1,594.64 million from TWD 1,225.38 million in the same period last year. Notably volatile share prices characterize recent months; however, high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow position it well within its industry context despite these fluctuations.

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