Undiscovered Gems In South Korea Soulbrain Holdings And 2 Other Small Caps With Strong Fundamentals

Consumer sentiment in South Korea softened slightly in September, with the Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) dipping to 100.0 from 100.8 in August, reflecting cautious optimism among households about future economic conditions. In this environment, identifying small-cap stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities; companies like Soulbrain Holdings exemplify such potential gems.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In South Korea

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Ind	NA	1.97%	8.84%	★★★★★★
Samyang	49.49%	6.68%	23.96%	★★★★★★
NOROO PAINT & COATINGS	13.99%	5.04%	7.74%	★★★★★★
Korea Ratings	NA	1.13%	0.54%	★★★★★★
Woori Technology Investment	NA	25.66%	-1.45%	★★★★★★
Kyung Dong Navien	22.40%	11.19%	18.84%	★★★★★★
Synergy Innovation	12.39%	12.87%	28.82%	★★★★★★
ASIA Holdings	34.98%	8.43%	16.17%	★★★★★☆
Daewon Cable	30.50%	8.72%	60.28%	★★★★★☆
FnGuide	36.10%	8.92%	10.27%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 193 stocks from our KRX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Soulbrain Holdings (KOSDAQ:A036830)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Soulbrain Holdings Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and supplies core materials for the semiconductor, display, and secondary battery cell industries in South Korea and internationally with a market cap of ₩1.21 billion.

Operations: Soulbrain Holdings generates revenue primarily from product manufacturing (₩428.42 billion) and distribution and service (₩105.34 billion).

Soulbrain Holdings, a notable player in the chemicals sector, has seen its debt to equity ratio rise from 19.4% to 24.5% over the past five years. Despite this, it trades at 68.4% below fair value estimates and boasts earnings growth of 2.4%, outperforming the industry average of -5.6%. Its net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 3.3%, and interest payments are well covered by EBIT with a coverage ratio of 7.6x.

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People & Technology (KOSDAQ:A137400)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: People & Technology Inc. specializes in providing coating, calendaring, slitting, automation, and other machineries with a market cap of ₩1.36 billion.

Operations: People & Technology Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Machinery & Industrial Equipment segment, which reported ₩792.60 million in sales.

People & Technology, a notable small-cap in South Korea, has shown impressive growth with earnings up 50.9% over the past year, surpassing the Machinery industry’s 5.4%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 19.4%, down from 78% five years ago. Trading at nearly half its estimated fair value, it presents an attractive proposition despite shareholders facing dilution in the past year and negative free cash flow figures.

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TaesungLtd (KOSDAQ:A323280)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Taesung Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells PCB automation equipment in South Korea and internationally with a market cap of ₩626.15 billion.

Operations: Taesung generates revenue primarily from manufacturing and selling PCB automation equipment, amounting to ₩45.68 billion.

Taesung Ltd. has shown impressive growth, with earnings surging by 1482% over the past year, far outpacing the Semiconductor industry’s -10%. The company repurchased shares in 2024, signaling confidence in its future. With a net debt to equity ratio of 4.2%, it maintains a satisfactory debt level. Recently added to the S&P Global BMI Index on September 23, Taesung seems poised for increased visibility and potential investor interest.

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

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