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Undiscovered Gems Three Small Caps Backed By Strong Fundamentals

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As global markets continue to show resilience, with U.S. indexes approaching record highs and smaller-cap indexes outperforming large-caps, investors are increasingly looking toward small-cap stocks for potential opportunities. In this environment of broad-based gains and strong economic indicators such as low jobless claims and rising home sales, identifying small-cap companies with robust fundamentals can be a strategic move. A good stock in this context often combines solid financial health with growth potential that remains under the radar of larger market players.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Wilson Bank HoldingNA7.87%8.22%★★★★★★
Parker Drilling46.25%-0.33%53.04%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Impellam Group31.12%-5.43%-6.86%★★★★★★
Sure Global TechNA10.25%20.35%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
MOBI Industry27.54%2.93%22.05%★★★★★☆
Jamuna Bank85.07%7.37%-3.87%★★★★☆☆
Wilson64.79%30.09%68.29%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4632 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Shenzhen Leo-King Environmental Group (SZSE:301305)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Shenzhen Leo-King Environmental Group Company Limited operates in the organic solid waste treatment sector in China with a market capitalization of CN¥4.47 billion.

Operations: Shenzhen Leo-King Environmental Group generates revenue primarily from its organic solid waste treatment services in China. The company has a market capitalization of CN¥4.47 billion, reflecting its scale within the sector.

Shenzhen Lions King Hi-Tech, formerly Shenzhen Leo-King Environmental Group, showcases a promising profile with a debt to equity ratio reduced from 134.6% to 47.5% over five years and satisfactory net debt to equity at 15.7%. The company’s earnings grew by 31.7%, outpacing the industry’s modest 0.9%, while its price-to-earnings ratio of 20.8x remains below the CN market average of 34.6x, indicating potential value for investors. Despite not being free cash flow positive, it reported CNY1,384 million in sales for nine months ending September 2024, reflecting steady revenue growth compared to CNY1,282 million last year.

SZSE:301305 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Farglory Life Insurance (TPEX:5859)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Farglory Life Insurance Co., Ltd. operates in Taiwan, offering a range of insurance products and services, with a market capitalization of approximately NT$22.43 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Farglory Life Insurance comes from its life and health insurance segment, generating NT$65.21 billion.

Farglory Life Insurance, a promising player in the insurance sector, stands out with its debt-free status and high-quality earnings. The company reported a significant revenue increase to TWD 20.51 billion for Q2 2024 from TWD 19.26 billion the previous year, while net income rose to TWD 2 billion from TWD 1.81 billion. Basic earnings per share climbed to TWD 1.48 from TWD 1.33 a year ago, showcasing robust financial health and growth potential in profitability compared to industry peers at an impressive rate of over 79%. Trading at about 84% below its estimated fair value indicates considerable investment appeal.

TPEX:5859 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Ampoc Far-East (TWSE:2493)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Ampoc Far-East Co., Ltd. is engaged in the research, manufacturing, and supply of equipment and materials for the electronic industry in Taiwan, with a market capitalization of NT$12.47 billion.

Operations: Ampoc Far-East generates revenue primarily from machine equipment and consumable materials, with the Zhongchi segment contributing NT$2.12 billion in machine equipment sales. The Taipei segment adds NT$1.12 billion from consumable materials, highlighting its significance in the company's revenue streams.

Ampoc Far-East, a nimble player in its sector, shows a mixed bag of financials with net income for the third quarter at TWD 181.99 million, down from TWD 206.47 million last year. Despite this dip, sales climbed to TWD 969.28 million from TWD 841.99 million over the same period, suggesting robust demand for its offerings. The company's basic earnings per share slipped to TWD 1.59 from TWD 1.8 previously, hinting at some margin pressures or increased costs impacting profitability. Ampoc's trading value appears attractive as it is priced below fair value estimates by about 24%.

TWSE:2493 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

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