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Unveiling Hidden Gems Undiscovered Stocks To Watch In December 2024

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As global markets navigate a period of cautious optimism following the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut and ongoing political uncertainties, smaller-cap stocks have been particularly impacted, with indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 experiencing notable declines. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a keen eye for companies that demonstrate resilience and growth potential amid fluctuating economic indicators and broader market sentiment.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
BahnhofNA8.70%14.93%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings10.09%-5.59%-9.92%★★★★★★
ABG Sundal Collier Holding18.07%0.55%-4.76%★★★★★☆
Evergent Investments5.49%1.15%8.81%★★★★★☆
Intellego Technologies12.32%73.44%78.22%★★★★★☆
HOMAG GroupNA-31.14%23.43%★★★★★☆
Nederman Holding73.66%10.94%15.88%★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia15.83%-7.78%25.44%★★★★☆☆
Lavipharm39.21%9.47%-15.70%★★★★☆☆

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We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA offers a range of insurance products and services mainly in Switzerland, with a market cap of CHF1.42 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its insurance products and services in Switzerland. It has a market cap of CHF1.42 billion.

Vaudoise Assurances, a relatively small player in the insurance sector, has been making waves with its strong financial performance. Its earnings grew by 7% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 3%. This growth is supported by high-quality earnings and a debt-free balance sheet for five years now. Trading at nearly 62% below its estimated fair value, it presents a compelling case for undervaluation. Additionally, with positive free cash flow and no concerns about interest coverage or cash runway due to profitability, Vaudoise appears well-positioned within its niche market.

SWX:VAHN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
SWX:VAHN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Tsuburaya Fields Holdings (TSE:2767)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. operates in content-related businesses across Japan and has a market capitalization of ¥110.47 billion.

Operations: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings generates revenue primarily from its PS Business Segment, contributing ¥103.77 billion, and the Content & Digital Business Segment, adding ¥15.92 billion. The company's financial performance is influenced by these segments without considering adjustments or other allocations.

Tsuburaya Fields Holdings, a small player in the leisure industry, is showing promising signs of growth. With earnings increasing by 4.5% over the past year and outperforming the industry's 0.5% growth, it seems to be on an upward trajectory. The company trades at a significant discount, about 71% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Its interest payments are well-covered with EBIT covering them 361 times over, indicating strong financial health despite recent share price volatility. Additionally, its debt-to-equity ratio has improved from 34.8% to 27.8% over five years, reflecting prudent financial management.

TSE:2767 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
TSE:2767 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Greatek Electronics (TWSE:2441)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Greatek Electronics Inc. is involved in the packaging and testing of integrated circuits across Taiwan, Asia, America, Europe, and Africa with a market cap of NT$33.39 billion.

Operations: Greatek Electronics generates revenue primarily from its semiconductor segment, amounting to NT$14.85 billion.

Greatek Electronics, a compact player in the semiconductor industry, has shown impressive earnings growth of 29% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 6%. With a price-to-earnings ratio at 14x, it offers better value compared to Taiwan's market average of 21x. The company is debt-free and boasts high-quality earnings. Recent results for Q3 show sales at TWD 3.86 billion and net income at TWD 673 million, both up from last year. For nine months ending September, sales reached TWD 11.33 billion with net income climbing to TWD 1.92 billion from TWD 1.55 billion previously.

TWSE:2441 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
TWSE:2441 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

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