Undiscovered Gems None And 2 Other Small Caps with Promising Potential

In a week marked by geopolitical tensions and concerns over consumer spending, major U.S. indices saw declines, with the S&P 600 for small-cap stocks reflecting broader market sentiment as it faced pressures from tariff fears and economic uncertainty. Amid these challenges, investors are increasingly on the lookout for potential opportunities in small-cap stocks that demonstrate resilience through strong fundamentals and innovative business models, characteristics that may position them well despite current market volatility.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Force Motors	8.95%	26.62%	61.62%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Wuxi Chemical Equipment	NA	12.26%	-0.74%	★★★★★★
Grade Upon Technology	4.99%	7.57%	67.08%	★★★★★★
Silvery Dragon Prestressed MaterialsLTD Tianjin	31.26%	0.80%	0.71%	★★★★☆☆
Changshu Fengfan Power Equipment	91.61%	6.89%	31.92%	★★★★☆☆
Yukiguni Maitake	126.48%	-5.17%	-33.78%	★★★★☆☆
Central Cooperative Bank AD	4.88%	37.94%	537.05%	★★★★☆☆
Sichuan Dowell Science and Technology	34.59%	12.97%	-14.44%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4757 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Crystal Growth & Energy EquipmentLtd (SHSE:688478)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Crystal Growth & Energy Equipment Co., Ltd. (SHSE:688478) is a company involved in the development and production of equipment for crystal growth and energy applications, with a market capitalization of CN¥4.37 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the sale of equipment for crystal growth and energy applications. It has a market capitalization of CN¥4.37 billion.

Crystal Growth & Energy Equipment Ltd. showcases robust earnings growth, with a 39.5% increase over the past year, surpassing the Semiconductor industry's 13.9%. Despite not being free cash flow positive, it maintains a debt-free status and high-quality non-cash earnings. The company recently completed a share buyback of 1.23%, costing CNY 50.09 million (approximately US$7 million), which might enhance shareholder value. A notable acquisition saw Lu Yu acquire a 6.51% stake for CNY 290 million (around US$41 million). With earnings forecasted to grow at an impressive rate of over 43% annually, its prospects appear promising despite recent index exclusion challenges.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Crystal Growth & Energy EquipmentLtd stock in this health report.

• Explore historical data to track Crystal Growth & Energy EquipmentLtd's performance over time in our Past section.

Jiangsu Smartwin Electronics TechnologyLtd (SZSE:301106)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Jiangsu Smartwin Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells liquid crystal displays and display modules both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥3.16 billion.

Operations: Jiangsu Smartwin Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its electronic components and parts segment, totaling CN¥758.76 million.

Jiangsu Smartwin Electronics Technology, a nimble player in the electronics sector, showcases strong financial health with its debt-to-equity ratio dropping from 4.9 to 0.07 over five years and earnings growth of 16.8% last year, outpacing the industry average of 1.6%. The company seems to be managing its finances well, as it earns more interest than it pays and maintains high-quality past earnings. Despite a recent decision to cancel a private placement transaction approved by shareholders, Smartwin's price-to-earnings ratio of 34.7x remains attractive compared to the CN market average of 38.1x.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Jiangsu Smartwin Electronics TechnologyLtd's health report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Jiangsu Smartwin Electronics TechnologyLtd's's past performance.

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 generates revenue primarily from its Big Series Gains segment, amounting to NT$16.92 billion, and Master Channels Corporation, contributing NT$5.64 billion. The company also records a loss of NT$0.33 billion from its Internal Divisions segment.

TTET Union, a smaller player in the financial sector, showcases robust performance with high-quality earnings and interest payments well-covered by profits. The company is trading at 60% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Over the past year, earnings grew by 15%, outpacing the food industry's growth of 13%. With a debt-to-equity ratio reduced from 9.9 to 0.6 over five years, TTET's financial health appears solid. Recent events include proposed amendments to their Articles of Incorporation and forthcoming fiscal results announcement on February 20, which may provide further insights into their strategic direction.

• Get an in-depth perspective on TTET Union's performance by reading our health report here.

• Gain insights into TTET Union's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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