Undiscovered Gems These 3 Small Caps with Strong Potential

As global markets celebrate the anticipated rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, small-cap stocks have notably outperformed their larger counterparts, reflecting a renewed investor confidence. Amid this positive sentiment, identifying promising small-cap stocks becomes crucial for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth opportunities. In the current market environment, a good stock is often characterized by strong fundamentals and resilience in economic downturns. With this backdrop, let's explore three small-cap companies that exhibit these qualities and hold significant potential for future growth.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
Ovostar Union	0.01%	10.19%	49.85%	★★★★★★
M&G Credit Income Investment Trust	NA	-0.35%	1.18%	★★★★★★
Nofoth Food Products	NA	32.10%	35.92%	★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings	10.09%	-5.59%	-9.92%	★★★★★★
MAPFRE Middlesea	NA	14.56%	1.77%	★★★★★☆
Societe de Limonaderies et de Boissons Rafraichissantes d'Afrique	39.37%	8.04%	-3.72%	★★★★★☆
A2B Australia	15.83%	-7.78%	25.44%	★★★★☆☆
Wilson	64.79%	30.09%	68.29%	★★★★☆☆
Zahrat Al Waha For Trading	80.05%	4.97%	-15.99%	★★★★☆☆

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

Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic PaymentsE (CASE:FWRY)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payments S.A.E. (ticker: CASE:FWRY) is a leading provider of electronic payment solutions and banking technology in Egypt, with a market cap of EGP25.96 billion.

Operations: Fawry generates revenue primarily from its Banking Technology and E-Payment Sector (EGP3.59 billion) and the Micro-Finance and Consumer Sector (EGP539.66 million).

Fawry's earnings grew by 117.8% over the past year, surpassing the Diversified Financial industry’s 82.2%. The company reported second-quarter sales of EGP 1.21 billion and net income of EGP 321.68 million, up from EGP 768.47 million and EGP 159.77 million respectively a year ago. Over five years, its debt to equity ratio increased from 19.7% to 23.1%, while it remains free cash flow positive with more cash than total debt, suggesting strong financial health and growth potential.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic PaymentsE's health report.

• Learn about Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic PaymentsE's historical performance.

ADvTECH (JSE:ADH)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: ADvTECH Limited operates in the education, training, and staff placement sectors across South Africa, other African countries, and internationally with a market cap of ZAR18.26 billion.

Operations: ADvTECH generates revenue primarily from its Tertiary segment (ZAR2.99 billion) and Schools in South Africa (ZAR2.81 billion), with additional contributions from Schools in the Rest of Africa (ZAR380.90 million) and Resourcing services within South Africa (ZAR228.90 million) and the Rest of Africa (ZAR1.45 billion).

ADvTECH's recent half-year earnings report shows sales increased to ZAR 4.27 billion from ZAR 3.93 billion, while net income rose to ZAR 534.7 million from ZAR 459.5 million last year. The company declared an interim dividend of 38 cents per share, up from 30 cents previously. ADvTECH's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 20.8%, and its EBIT covers interest payments by a comfortable margin of 8.1 times, reflecting robust financial health and growth potential in the education sector.

• Take a closer look at ADvTECH's potential here in our health report.

• Gain insights into ADvTECH's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Standard Bank (MAL:STANDARD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Standard Bank PLC offers banking and related financial services in Malawi, with a market cap of MWK1.13 billion.

Operations: Standard Bank PLC generates revenue primarily from interest income, fees, and commissions. The company reported a net profit margin of 25.7% in the most recent fiscal year.

Standard Bank, with total assets of MWK1,228.4B and equity of MWK210.8B, has shown impressive earnings growth of 35.2% over the past year. The bank's bad loans are at an appropriate level (1.8%), supported by a sufficient allowance for bad loans (175%). Primarily funded through low-risk customer deposits (89% of liabilities), Standard Bank's shares remain highly illiquid despite its robust financial health and strong performance in the industry.

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• Assess Standard Bank's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

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