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Wall Street JournalUndiscovered Gems Top Three Stocks To Watch In August 2024
As global markets react to anticipated interest rate cuts and small-cap stocks outperform their larger counterparts, investors are increasingly looking for opportunities in lesser-known companies. In this environment, identifying a good stock often means finding those with strong fundamentals and growth potential that have yet to be fully recognized by the broader market.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals
| Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Telecommunications | NA | 3.85% | -0.40% | ★★★★★★ |
| Impellam Group | 31.12% | -5.43% | -6.86% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ovostar Union | 0.01% | 10.19% | 49.85% | ★★★★★★ |
| Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication | NA | 26.82% | 62.18% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tianyun International Holdings | 10.09% | -5.59% | -9.92% | ★★★★★★ |
| Societe de Limonaderies et de Boissons Rafraichissantes d'Afrique | 39.37% | 8.04% | -3.72% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Arab Banking Corporation (B.S.C.) | 190.18% | 16.52% | 21.58% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| A2B Australia | 15.83% | -7.78% | 25.44% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Wilson | 64.79% | 30.09% | 68.29% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Practic | NA | 3.63% | 6.85% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi (IBSE:ANHYT)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi offers individual and group insurance, reinsurance services, and personal accident coverage in Turkey with a market cap of TRY44.20 billion.
Operations: Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi generates revenue primarily from its Life segment, which accounts for TRY13.34 billion, and its Retirement segment, contributing TRY2.83 billion. The Non-Life segment adds a minor portion with TRY1.19 million.
Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi, a notable player in the insurance sector, reported impressive net income of TRY 1.22 billion for Q2 2024, up from TRY 925.83 million a year ago. Over the past five years, earnings have grown at an annual rate of 51.4%, showcasing strong performance despite not outpacing industry growth (91.8%). The company’s P/E ratio stands at a favorable 11.8x compared to the TR market's 16.5x, indicating potential value for investors. Additionally, ANHYT's debt-to-equity ratio has slightly increased to 0.02% over five years but remains low with interest payments well covered by EBIT (198x).
ESSA Industries Indonesia (IDX:ESSA)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: PT ESSA Industries Indonesia Tbk., along with its subsidiaries, operates an ammonia plant in Indonesia and has a market cap of IDR14.90 trillion.
Operations: ESSA Industries Indonesia generates revenue primarily from its ammonia plant operations. The company has a market cap of IDR14.90 trillion and operates within the chemical manufacturing sector in Indonesia.
ESSA Industries Indonesia has shown significant improvement by reducing its debt to equity ratio from 157.5% to 22.3% over the past five years, and its interest payments are well covered by EBIT at a 13.2x coverage ratio. Despite negative earnings growth of -32.5% last year, ESSA reported net income of US$20.59 million for H1 2024, up from US$3.98 million a year ago, with basic earnings per share rising to US$0.001195 from US$0.000231 in the same period.
Farglory Life Insurance (TPEX:5859)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Farglory Life Insurance Co., Ltd. operates in Taiwan, offering a range of insurance products and services, with a market cap of NT$24.54 billion.
Operations: Farglory Life Insurance generates revenue primarily from its insurance products and services in Taiwan. The company's net profit margin stands at 5.75%.
Farglory Life Insurance has shown strong financial performance recently, with Q2 revenue at TWD 20.51 billion and a net income of TWD 2 billion, up from TWD 1.81 billion last year. The company reported a basic EPS of TWD 1.6 for the quarter and achieved an impressive six-month net income of TWD 6.15 billion, compared to just TWD 1.52 billion previously. Trading at about 83% below its estimated fair value, Farglory seems undervalued despite its recent profitability surge and high-quality earnings profile.
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