Undiscovered Gems in Australia for October 2024

Simply Wall St · 10/15 19:08

The Australian market has remained flat over the past week but has shown a robust 17% increase over the last year, with earnings projected to grow by 12% annually in the coming years. In this context, identifying stocks that are not only poised for growth but also remain underappreciated can offer unique opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on emerging potential within this dynamic market.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

Name Debt To Equity Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Health Rating
Fiducian Group NA 9.94% 6.48% ★★★★★★
Sugar Terminals NA 3.14% 3.53% ★★★★★★
Lycopodium NA 17.22% 33.85% ★★★★★★
Red Hill Minerals NA 75.05% 36.74% ★★★★★★
BSP Financial Group 7.53% 7.31% 4.10% ★★★★★☆
Steamships Trading 33.60% 4.17% 3.90% ★★★★★☆
AMCIL NA 5.16% 5.31% ★★★★★☆
Hearts and Minds Investments 1.00% 18.81% 20.95% ★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia 15.83% -7.78% 25.44% ★★★★☆☆
Boart Longyear Group 71.20% 9.71% 39.19% ★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 55 stocks from our ASX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Catalyst Metals Limited is engaged in the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties in Australia, with a market capitalization of approximately A$697.67 million.

Operations: Catalyst Metals Limited generates revenue primarily from its operations in Western Australia (A$243.77 million) and Tasmania (A$75.08 million).

Catalyst Metals, a dynamic player in Australia's mining scene, recently turned profitable with net income reaching A$23.56 million for the year ending June 2024, a significant shift from the previous year's loss of A$15.63 million. The company has more cash than total debt and its interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 6.3 times coverage. With earnings projected to grow annually by 45.83%, Catalyst is trading at a substantial discount of 86% below estimated fair value, offering potential for future appreciation.

ASX:CYL Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
ASX:CYL Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Emerald Resources NL is involved in the exploration and development of mineral reserves in Cambodia and Australia, with a market capitalization of A$2.73 billion.

Operations: Emerald Resources generates revenue primarily from mine operations, amounting to A$366.04 million. The company's financial performance can be analyzed through its net profit margin, which reflects the efficiency of converting revenue into actual profit after all expenses are accounted for.

Emerald Resources, a dynamic player in the mining sector, reported impressive earnings growth of 41.9% last year, outpacing the industry average of 1.6%. With sales reaching A$371.07 million and net income at A$84.27 million for the year ending June 2024, its profitability is evident. The company enjoys high-quality earnings and an EBIT coverage ratio of 18.6x for interest payments, indicating strong financial health despite a debt-to-equity increase to 8.5% over five years.

ASX:EMR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
ASX:EMR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Ora Banda Mining Limited focuses on the exploration, operation, and development of mineral properties in Australia with a market capitalization of A$1.24 billion.

Operations: Ora Banda Mining generates revenue primarily from gold mining, amounting to A$214.24 million.

Ora Banda Mining, a nimble player in the mining sector, has seen its debt to equity ratio rise to 4.1% over five years but maintains strong interest coverage at 7.8 times EBIT. The company recently turned profitable with net income of A$27.57 million for the year ending June 2024, reversing a previous loss of A$44.13 million. Despite shareholder dilution last year, it trades significantly below estimated fair value and anticipates robust earnings growth ahead.

ASX:OBM Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
ASX:OBM Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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