Undiscovered Gems in Switzerland for October 2024

Simply Wall St · 10/17 04:03

The Swiss market has experienced a rollercoaster session, with the SMI index fluctuating before closing slightly down, reflecting broader uncertainties and mixed performances among key players like VAT Group and Tecan Group. In such an environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a keen focus on resilience and growth potential amidst economic challenges.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Switzerland

Name Debt To Equity Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Health Rating
IVF Hartmann Holding NA 0.24% 0.63% ★★★★★★
TX Group 0.93% -1.67% 7.21% ★★★★★★
naturenergie holding NA 17.32% 34.71% ★★★★★★
Datacolor NA 3.59% 30.14% ★★★★★★
Elma Electronic 36.60% 3.13% 3.10% ★★★★★★
Compagnie Financière Tradition 47.15% 1.91% 11.44% ★★★★★☆
Vaudoise Assurances Holding NA 1.52% 1.85% ★★★★★☆
Procimmo Group 157.49% 0.65% 4.94% ★★★★☆☆
lastminute.com 42.65% 4.93% 3.11% ★★★★☆☆
Bergbahnen Engelberg-Trübsee-Titlis 3.00% -10.81% -16.31% ★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 18 stocks from our SIX Swiss Exchange Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Burkhalter Holding (SWX:BRKN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Burkhalter Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF974.44 million, operates through its subsidiaries to deliver electrical engineering services to the construction sector in Switzerland.

Operations: Burkhalter Holding AG generates revenue primarily from its electrical engineering services, amounting to CHF1.18 billion. The company's financial data highlights a focus on maintaining efficient operations, as reflected in its cost management strategies.

Burkhalter Holding, a Swiss construction player, reported half-year revenue of CHF 570.3 million, up from CHF 529.27 million last year, with net income rising to CHF 23.3 million. Basic earnings per share improved to CHF 2.19 from CHF 2.04. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 52.9%, the company enjoys robust interest coverage at 46 times EBIT and trades at a slight discount to its estimated fair value by about 4.7%.

SWX:BRKN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
SWX:BRKN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Vaudoise Assurances Holding (SWX:VAHN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA is a Swiss company offering insurance products and services, with a market capitalization of CHF1.35 billion.

Operations: Vaudoise Assurances Holding generates revenue through its insurance products and services in Switzerland, with a market capitalization of CHF1.35 billion.

Vaudoise Assurances Holding, a Swiss insurer, is currently trading at 65% below its estimated fair value. With no debt on its balance sheet for the past five years, it has been able to focus on growth and quality earnings. The company's recent half-year earnings report shows net income of CHF 81 million, up from CHF 70 million last year. Its earnings growth of 7.1% surpassed the industry average of 6.7%, reflecting strong performance in a competitive market.

SWX:VAHN Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
SWX:VAHN Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

V-ZUG Holding (SWX:VZUG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: V-ZUG Holding AG is involved in the development, manufacture, marketing, sale, and servicing of kitchen and laundry appliances for private households both in Switzerland and internationally with a market capitalization of CHF366.43 million.

Operations: V-ZUG generates revenue primarily from its Household Appliances segment, amounting to CHF571.35 million. The company's financial performance is influenced by its net profit margin trends over time.

V-ZUG, a notable player in Switzerland's consumer durables sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 89.2% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 0.6%. Despite a volatile share price recently, it trades at 81.3% below its estimated fair value and remains debt-free compared to five years ago when its debt-to-equity ratio was 22.4%. Recent earnings announcements highlighted net income rising to CHF 8.73 million from CHF 4.33 million last year, with basic EPS doubling to CHF 1.36 from CHF 0.67.

SWX:VZUG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
SWX:VZUG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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