Undiscovered Gems in Australia to Explore This October 2024

Simply Wall St · 10/17 19:08

Over the last 7 days, the Australian market has risen by 1.1%, contributing to an impressive 17% climb over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 12% annually. In this thriving environment, discovering stocks that combine strong fundamentals with growth potential can be key to capitalizing on these favorable conditions.

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% ★★★★★★
Schaffer 24.98% 2.97% -6.23% ★★★★★★
Sugar Terminals NA 3.14% 3.53% ★★★★★★
Lycopodium NA 17.22% 33.85% ★★★★★★
Red Hill Minerals NA 75.05% 36.74% ★★★★★★
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% ★★★★☆☆

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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 its mine operations, amounting to A$366.04 million. The company's financial structure does not include "Other" segments in its primary revenue stream analysis.

Emerald Resources, a promising player in the mining sector, has seen its debt-to-equity ratio rise to 8.5% over five years, yet it remains financially robust with EBIT covering interest payments 18.6 times. Trading at a significant discount of 70.1% below estimated fair value, the company reported A$371 million in sales for the year ending June 2024, up from A$299 million previously. Despite shareholder dilution last year, earnings surged by 41.9%, outpacing industry growth significantly.

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

Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Generation Development Group Limited focuses on the marketing and management of life insurance and life investment products and services in Australia, with a market capitalization of A$921.74 million.

Operations: Generation Development Group generates revenue primarily from Benefit Funds and Benefit Funds Management & Funds Administration, amounting to A$316.26 million and A$37.26 million, respectively. The company experiences a deduction of A$27.48 million in its financial reporting due to eliminations.

Generation Development Group, an intriguing player in the Australian market, has demonstrated robust earnings growth of 30.3% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. With a debt-free balance sheet and positive free cash flow, GDG is positioned well financially. However, substantial shareholder dilution occurred recently. The appointment of Christine Christian AO as an independent director adds significant expertise to the board. Earnings per share rose from A$0.0238 to A$0.0301 in 2024, reflecting strong performance despite insider selling activity in recent months.

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

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Ora Banda Mining Limited is involved in the exploration, operation, and development of mineral properties in Australia with a market capitalization of approximately A$1.25 billion.

Operations: Ora Banda Mining generates revenue primarily through gold mining, with reported earnings of A$214.24 million from this segment.

Ora Banda Mining, an intriguing player in the mining sector, has seen its sales jump to A$214.24 million from A$135.89 million over the past year, marking a significant turnaround with a net income of A$27.57 million compared to last year's loss of A$44.13 million. Despite recent shareholder dilution and negative free cash flow, the company is trading at 70% below its estimated fair value and has more cash than total debt, suggesting potential undervaluation and financial stability. With earnings forecasted to grow by 50% annually and interest payments well-covered at 7.8 times EBIT, Ora Banda seems poised for growth despite challenges in free cash flow generation.

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

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