Exploring 3 Undiscovered Gems in South Korea's Stock Market

The South Korean stock market has shown a positive trend recently, with a 1.1% increase over the last week and a 4.9% rise in the past year, while earnings are projected to grow by an impressive 30% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks often involves looking beyond well-known names to discover lesser-known companies with strong growth potential and solid fundamentals.

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%	★★★★★★
Korea Airport ServiceLtd	NA	3.97%	42.22%	★★★★★★
Woori Technology Investment	NA	25.66%	-1.45%	★★★★★★
Namuga	14.47%	0.88%	38.25%	★★★★★★
Synergy Innovation	12.39%	12.87%	28.82%	★★★★★★
iMarketKorea	28.53%	5.35%	1.30%	★★★★★☆
Oriental Precision & EngineeringLtd	54.53%	3.14%	0.80%	★★★★★☆
ASIA Holdings	34.98%	8.43%	16.17%	★★★★★☆
Daewon Cable	30.50%	8.72%	60.28%	★★★★★☆
Itcen	64.57%	14.33%	-24.39%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 188 stocks from our KRX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

PSK HOLDINGS (KOSDAQ:A031980)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: PSK HOLDINGS Inc. is engaged in the global manufacturing and sale of semiconductor and flat panel display equipment, with a market cap of ₩1.14 trillion.

Operations: PSK HOLDINGS generates revenue primarily from its semiconductor manufacturing equipment segment, which recorded ₩132.98 billion. The company's financial performance is influenced by the gross profit margin trend, which has shown variability over recent periods.

PSK Holdings, a small cap player in the semiconductor sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 40.8% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -10%. With a debt-to-equity ratio now at 4.4%, it seems manageable given its cash position exceeding total debt. However, recent financial results were influenced by a ₩26.4 billion one-off gain as of June 2024. The company was recently added to the S&P Global BMI Index, potentially enhancing visibility and investor interest.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of PSK HOLDINGS.

• Gain insights into PSK HOLDINGS' historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Dongwon Industries (KOSE:A006040)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd. operates in the marine and fisheries, distribution, and logistics sectors both domestically in South Korea and internationally, with a market capitalization of ₩1.24 trillion.

Operations: Dongwon Industries generates revenue primarily from its Food Processing and Distribution Sector, contributing ₩6.49 trillion, followed by the Logistics Business at ₩1.41 trillion. The Packaging Material Sector adds another ₩1.31 trillion to its revenue streams. Internal transactions reduce overall reported figures by ₩1.63 trillion.

Dongwon Industries, a smaller player in the market, is trading at 35.9% below its estimated fair value, highlighting potential undervaluation. Earnings have surged by 51.7% over the past year, outpacing the food industry average of 23.2%. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 52.9%, interest payments are well-covered at 5.1 times EBIT, indicating manageable financial obligations. Recent inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index underscores its growing recognition and market presence.

• Take a closer look at Dongwon Industries' potential here in our health report.

• Evaluate Dongwon Industries' historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

Kyung Dong Navien (KOSE:A009450)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Kyung Dong Navien Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of machinery and heat combustion equipment, with a market capitalization of ₩1.28 trillion.

Operations: Kyung Dong Navien derives its revenue primarily from the air conditioning manufacturing and sale segment, which contributes ₩1.29 billion.

Kyung Dong Navien, a notable player in South Korea's heating solutions market, has shown impressive financial resilience. Over the past year, its earnings surged by 86%, significantly outpacing the building industry's 29% growth. The company's debt to equity ratio improved from 46% to 22% over five years, indicating effective debt management. With an EBIT covering interest payments by over 27 times and free cash flow turning positive recently, Kyung Dong Navien seems well-positioned for future stability and potential expansion.

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• Examine Kyung Dong Navien's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

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