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Undiscovered Gems on None for February 2025

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As global markets continue to navigate a landscape marked by rising inflation and near-record highs in major U.S. stock indexes, small-cap stocks have lagged behind their larger counterparts, with the Russell 2000 trailing the S&P 500. In this environment, finding undiscovered gems among small-cap stocks requires a keen eye for companies that can thrive despite economic uncertainties and capitalize on unique growth opportunities.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Marítima de InversionesNA82.67%21.14%★★★★★★
Quemchi0.66%82.67%21.69%★★★★★★
Omega FlexNA0.39%2.57%★★★★★★
Standard Bank0.13%27.78%30.36%★★★★★★
Parker Drilling46.05%0.86%52.25%★★★★★★
Arab Insurance Group (B.S.C.)NA-59.20%20.33%★★★★★☆
National General Insurance (P.J.S.C.)NA11.69%30.36%★★★★★☆
Inverfal PerúA31.20%10.56%17.83%★★★★★☆
TBS Energi Utama77.67%4.11%-2.54%★★★★☆☆
Sociedad Eléctrica del Sur Oeste42.67%8.52%4.10%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4745 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Hangzhou Juheshun New MaterialLTD (SHSE:605166)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hangzhou Juheshun New Material Co., LTD, along with its subsidiaries, focuses on the research, development, manufacture, and sale of polyamide-6 chips across various global markets and has a market cap of approximately CN¥3.89 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Juheshun comes from the production and sale of nylon chips, generating approximately CN¥6.97 billion. The company's financial performance can be evaluated by examining its gross profit margin, which demonstrates notable fluctuations over recent periods.

Hangzhou Juheshun New Material Co., Ltd. stands out with its solid financial footing, trading at 81% below estimated fair value, suggesting a potential bargain. Over the past year, earnings surged by 48.9%, outpacing the broader Chemicals industry which saw a -5.4% performance. The company's debt-to-equity ratio climbed from 14.5% to 41.9% over five years, yet it holds more cash than total debt, indicating robust financial health. Looking ahead, earnings are forecasted to grow by nearly 22% annually, hinting at promising prospects in its sector despite recent inactivity in share repurchases announced for up to CNY 20 million.

SHSE:605166 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025
SHSE:605166 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025

Jiuzhitang (SZSE:000989)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Jiuzhitang Co., Ltd. is a company that offers traditional Chinese, chemical, biological, and health medicine products in China with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥7.03 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams are derived from its traditional Chinese, chemical, biological, and health medicine products. It operates with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥7.03 billion.

Jiuzhitang, a player in the pharmaceuticals industry, showcases high-quality earnings with a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.2x, undercutting the CN market's 36.5x. Despite a 3.4% rise in its debt to equity ratio over five years, it remains financially sound with more cash than total debt and no concerns over interest coverage. Recent activities include Heilongjiang Chenneng Gongda Venture Capital acquiring an additional 6.25% stake for CNY 380 million and completing a share buyback of 9.66 million shares worth CNY 76.21 million by December end, reflecting strategic maneuvers to enhance shareholder value amidst negative earnings growth of -2.5%.

SZSE:000989 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025
SZSE:000989 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025

Greatek Electronics (TWSE:2441)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Greatek Electronics Inc. operates in the packaging and testing of integrated circuits across multiple regions including Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, and Africa with a market cap of NT$37.49 billion.

Operations: Greatek Electronics generates revenue primarily from its semiconductor segment, amounting to NT$15.21 billion. The company's financial performance is influenced by its operations in packaging and testing integrated circuits across various global regions.

Greatek Electronics, a smaller player in the semiconductor space, has shown impressive growth with earnings rising 25% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 5.9%. The company reported TWD 15.21 billion in sales for 2024, up from TWD 13.57 billion in the previous year, while net income reached TWD 2.50 billion compared to TWD 1.99 billion previously. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 15x undercutting the TW market's average of 21.6x and no debt on its books for five years, Greatek seems well-positioned financially despite a historical annual earnings dip of about 3.4%.

TWSE:2441 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025
TWSE:2441 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025

Summing It All Up

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