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3 Undiscovered Gems In Asia With Promising Potential

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Amidst a turbulent global economic landscape, Asian markets are navigating the challenges posed by heightened U.S. tariffs and their ripple effects on trade and growth. Despite these uncertainties, the region continues to offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking potential in lesser-known small-cap stocks that may thrive due to their unique positioning or innovative approaches.

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Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Asia

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Lumax InternationalNA4.43%5.77%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings4.97%0.98%14.37%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto KogyoNA4.34%5.54%★★★★★★
COSCO SHIPPING International (Hong Kong)NA0.57%18.65%★★★★★★
Zhejiang Haisen Pharmaceutical0.08%8.09%10.46%★★★★★☆
Red phase51.88%-8.63%-34.64%★★★★★☆
Praise Victor Industrial85.87%17.23%388.20%★★★★★☆
Dong Fang Offshore41.63%61.03%48.24%★★★★★☆
Alltek Technology128.37%5.70%10.35%★★★★☆☆
Iljin DiamondLtd2.66%-2.57%-7.00%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 2596 stocks from our Asian Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

SPC Samlip (KOSE:A005610)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: SPC Samlip Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company specializing in the production of diverse food products with a market capitalization of ₩510.63 billion.

Operations: SPC Samlip generates revenue primarily from its diverse range of food products. The company's net profit margin shows significant variability, reflecting fluctuations in profitability.

SPC Samlip, a notable player in the food industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 72% over the past year, outpacing the industry's average of 6.5%. The company’s debt to equity ratio has improved significantly from 61.9% to 31.3% over five years, reflecting prudent financial management. With an EBIT coverage of interest payments at 8.5 times, it demonstrates robust profitability and financial health. However, earnings are projected to decline by an average of 9% annually for the next three years, suggesting potential challenges ahead despite trading at a value estimated to be 43% below its fair value estimate.

KOSE:A005610 Debt to Equity as at Apr 2025
KOSE:A005610 Debt to Equity as at Apr 2025

Jiangsu Jiuding New Material (SZSE:002201)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Jiangsu Jiuding New Material Co., Ltd. is engaged in the production and sale of glass fiber yarn, fabrics, and FRP products in China, with a market capitalization of CN¥3.84 billion.

Operations: Jiuding's primary revenue stream is derived from its fiberglass and FRP product manufacturing, generating CN¥1.35 billion.

Jiangsu Jiuding New Material, a smaller player in the chemicals sector, has shown resilience despite facing challenges. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at 45.6%, indicating a high leverage level, while its interest coverage by EBIT is only 2.4x, suggesting some strain in meeting interest obligations. Over the past year, earnings growth was negative at -16.1%, contrasting with the industry average of -4.1%. However, it remains free cash flow positive and has improved its debt to equity ratio from 66.5% to 55.5% over five years, hinting at better financial management ahead despite recent sales and income declines reported for 2024.

SZSE:002201 Debt to Equity as at Apr 2025
SZSE:002201 Debt to Equity as at Apr 2025

TTET Union (TWSE:1232)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: TTET Union Corporation is a soybean crusher with operations in Taiwan, Malaysia, Japan, and internationally, and has a market cap of NT$24.48 billion.

Operations: TTET Union's revenue primarily comes from Big Series Gains, contributing NT$16.57 billion, followed by Master Channels Corporation at NT$5.83 billion. The company experienced a deduction of NT$332.09 million from Income from Internal Divisions.

TTET Union, a smaller player in the food industry, has shown resilience with earnings growing at 1.8% annually over five years. Despite not matching the industry's 12.7% growth last year, it reported a net income of TWD 1.32 billion for 2024, up from TWD 1.20 billion the previous year. The debt-to-equity ratio improved significantly from 3.3 to 1.3 over five years, indicating better financial health and more cash than total debt enhances its stability further. Trading at a substantial discount of around half its estimated fair value suggests potential upside for investors considering this under-the-radar stock.

TWSE:1232 Debt to Equity as at Apr 2025
TWSE:1232 Debt to Equity as at Apr 2025

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