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Undiscovered Gems And 2 Other Hidden Small Caps with Strong Fundamentals

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In recent weeks, global markets have experienced volatility, with U.S. stocks ending lower due to tariff uncertainties and mixed economic indicators such as a cooling labor market and fluctuating manufacturing activity. Despite these challenges, small-cap indices like the S&P 600 remain a focal point for investors seeking opportunities that might be overlooked in broader market movements. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial. Companies that demonstrate resilience through robust earnings growth and solid financial health can stand out amid broader economic uncertainty, offering potential value to discerning investors looking beyond the headlines.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
NPR-Riken12.24%14.08%50.12%★★★★★★
NS United Kaiun Kaisha55.99%13.51%20.23%★★★★★★
DoshishaLtdNA2.43%2.36%★★★★★★
UorikiNA3.85%9.40%★★★★★★
Wilson Bank HoldingNA7.87%8.22%★★★★★★
Ovostar Union0.01%10.19%49.85%★★★★★★
Chuo WarehouseLtd12.11%0.82%7.95%★★★★★★
MIRARTH HOLDINGSInc261.26%3.32%0.93%★★★★★☆
Nikko33.49%5.29%-7.39%★★★★★☆
Mr Max Holdings54.12%0.97%4.23%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 4698 stocks from our Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Bangkok Life Assurance (SET:BLA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Bangkok Life Assurance Public Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, offers life insurance services to individuals and corporates in Thailand with a market cap of THB31.93 billion.

Operations: Bangkok Life Assurance generates revenue primarily from its life insurance business, amounting to THB45.65 billion. The company's net profit margin is a key financial indicator to consider when evaluating its performance.

Bangkok Life Assurance, a smaller player in the insurance sector, has shown robust earnings growth of 22.6% over the past year, outpacing the industry's 10.9%. Despite a dip in Q3 revenue to THB 12.77 billion from THB 13.21 billion last year, net income for nine months rose to THB 2.67 billion from THB 2.19 billion previously, reflecting strong operational performance and high-quality earnings. The company is debt-free and trades at approximately 21.8% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation in the market despite not being free cash flow positive yet.

SET:BLA Debt to Equity as at Feb 2025
SET:BLA Debt to Equity as at Feb 2025

Kinpo Electronics (TWSE:2312)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Kinpo Electronics, Inc. is involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of consumer electronics, web-based communications, computer peripherals, and storage products across Taiwan and globally with a market cap of NT$37.11 billion.

Operations: Kinpo Electronics generates revenue primarily from its Consumer Electronics Manufacturing Sector, which accounts for NT$158.68 billion.

Kinpo Electronics, a nimble player in the tech sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 97.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 12.9%. Despite this growth, its debt to equity ratio remains high at 83.1%, though it has improved from 141.3% five years ago. The company reported third-quarter sales of TWD 46 billion and net income of TWD 523 million, reflecting solid year-on-year increases from TWD 40 billion and TWD 356 million respectively. While its share price has been volatile recently, Kinpo's earnings quality is robust with interest payments well-covered by EBIT at a multiple of 5.3x.

TWSE:2312 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025
TWSE:2312 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025

FuSheng Precision (TWSE:6670)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: FuSheng Precision Co., Ltd. operates in the golf and sports equipment sectors across Japan, the United States, and internationally, with a market capitalization of NT$45.64 billion.

Operations: FuSheng Precision generates revenue primarily from its Golf Division, contributing NT$23.09 billion, and its Sports Assembly Division, adding NT$2.44 billion. The company's net profit margin reflects the efficiency of its operations in these sectors.

FuSheng Precision, a promising player in its sector, recently showcased strong financial performance with third-quarter sales reaching TWD 7.02 billion, up from TWD 5.23 billion the previous year. Net income also saw a boost to TWD 827 million compared to last year's TWD 470 million. Their earnings per share from continuing operations improved significantly, reflecting their robust growth trajectory. With high-quality past earnings and a debt-to-equity ratio that slightly increased from 12.5% to 13% over five years, they maintain more cash than total debt and are trading at an attractive value—38% below estimated fair value—suggesting potential for further appreciation.

TWSE:6670 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025
TWSE:6670 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025

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About SET:BLA

Bangkok Life Assurance

Provides life insurance services to individuals and corporates in Thailand.

Excellent balance sheet with proven track record.

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