Van Lanschot Kempen And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems with Promising Potential

In a week marked by mixed performances in major stock indexes, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs while the Russell 2000 declined, investors are closely watching small-cap stocks for potential opportunities amidst economic shifts and geopolitical developments. As growth shares outpace value stocks, discerning investors might find promise in lesser-known companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability to current market conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Canal Shipping Agencies	NA	8.92%	22.01%	★★★★★★
Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Brie Picardie Société coopérative	34.89%	3.23%	3.61%	★★★★★★
Suez Canal Company for Technology Settling (S.A.E)	NA	22.31%	13.60%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
Ellaktor	73.80%	-24.52%	51.72%	★★★★★☆
Nederman Holding	73.66%	10.94%	15.88%	★★★★☆☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Practic	NA	3.63%	6.85%	★★★★☆☆

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

Van Lanschot Kempen (ENXTAM:VLK)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Van Lanschot Kempen NV is a financial services company offering a range of services in the Netherlands and internationally, with a market capitalization of €1.86 billion.

Operations: Van Lanschot Kempen NV generates revenue primarily from its investment banking clients, amounting to €46.60 million. The company has a market capitalization of approximately €1.86 billion.

Van Lanschot Kempen, a financial entity with €16.4 billion in assets and €1.3 billion in equity, is making strides with earnings growth at 71%, outpacing the industry average of 24%. Despite its low allowance for bad loans at 30%, it maintains an appropriate level of non-performing loans at 1.4% of total loans. With deposits totaling €12.5 billion and loans reaching €9.1 billion, the bank benefits from primarily low-risk funding sources composed mainly of customer deposits (83%). Recent executive changes include appointing Simon Grossenbacher as COO to strengthen leadership in Switzerland from February 2025 onwards.

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Aksa Enerji Üretim (IBSE:AKSEN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Aksa Enerji Üretim A.S. is an independent power producer that generates and sells electricity across Turkey, Asia, and Africa, with a market capitalization of TRY45.45 billion.

Operations: Aksa Enerji Üretim generates revenue primarily from its non-regulated utility segment, amounting to TRY18.23 billion.

Aksa Enerji, a player in the energy sector, has seen its debt to equity ratio fall from 158.5% to 57.5% over five years, indicating better financial management despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 55.6%. The company's interest payments are comfortably covered by EBIT at 3.6 times, showcasing solid operational efficiency. However, earnings growth was negative at -48.4%, contrasting with the industry average of -17.9%. Recent earnings reveal a drop in sales from TRY 11 billion to TRY 8 billion year-over-year for Q3 and net income decreased from TRY 805 million to TRY 661 million, yet EPS improved from TRY 0.66 to TRY 1.29 due to strategic adjustments likely impacting performance positively amidst challenges.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Aksa Enerji Üretim stock in this health report.

• Understand Aksa Enerji Üretim's track record by examining our Past report.

Topco ScientificLtd (TWSE:5434)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Topco Scientific Ltd. is involved in supplying precision materials, manufacturing equipment, and components for the semiconductor, LCD, and LED industries across Taiwan, China, and other international markets with a market capitalization of NT$57.29 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Topco Scientific Ltd. comes from its Semiconductor and Electronic Materials Business Department, generating NT$45.70 billion. The Environmental Engineering Division contributes NT$6.85 billion to the overall revenue.

Topco Scientific, a promising player in the semiconductor industry, showcases strong financial health and growth potential. Its recent earnings report highlights a significant increase in quarterly revenue to TWD 15.37 billion from TWD 12.49 billion last year, with net income rising to TWD 936.62 million from TWD 791.91 million. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 17x is attractive compared to the TW market's average of 21.3x, suggesting good value for investors. Moreover, Topco's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 2.8%, indicating prudent financial management amidst an impressive earnings growth rate of 21.7% over the past year.

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• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Topco ScientificLtd's's past performance.

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