Undiscovered Gems in India for October 2024

Simply Wall St · 10/18 01:12

In the last week, the Indian market has stayed flat but it is up 40% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 17% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can uncover undiscovered gems that align well with these promising conditions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In India

Name Debt To Equity Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Health Rating
3B Blackbio Dx 0.38% -0.88% -1.47% ★★★★★★
Kokuyo Camlin 27.11% 23.20% 75.70% ★★★★★★
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works 35.48% 42.61% 42.95% ★★★★★★
TechNVision Ventures 100.73% 20.37% 68.50% ★★★★★★
Gallantt Ispat 18.85% 37.56% 37.26% ★★★★★☆
Voith Paper Fabrics India 0.07% 10.95% 9.70% ★★★★★☆
Master Trust 37.05% 27.64% 41.99% ★★★★★☆
Indo Tech Transformers 2.30% 22.05% 60.31% ★★★★★☆
Avantel 5.92% 33.97% 37.33% ★★★★★☆
Share India Securities 24.23% 37.59% 48.98% ★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 468 stocks from our Indian Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals (NSEI:AKUMS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients both in India and internationally, with a market cap of ₹143.83 billion.

Operations: Akums generates revenue primarily from its CDMO segment, contributing ₹36.32 billion, followed by branded and generic formulations at ₹6.76 billion, and APIs at ₹3.03 billion.

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, a vibrant player in the Indian market, recently turned profitable with a net income of ₹601.71 million for Q1 2024, contrasting a previous loss of ₹1.88 billion. Its net debt to equity ratio stands at 40%, deemed satisfactory, while interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at 9.7 times coverage. The company has secured exclusive rights to develop and market Triple Hair Inc's products in India, signaling strategic expansion efforts within the pharmaceutical sector.

NSEI:AKUMS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
NSEI:AKUMS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

IFB Industries (NSEI:IFBIND)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: IFB Industries Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of home appliances both in India and globally, with a market capitalization of ₹92.43 billion.

Operations: IFB Industries generates revenue primarily from its Home Appliances segment, contributing ₹36.32 billion, followed by Engineering at ₹8.55 billion. The Steel and Motor segments add ₹1.65 billion and ₹670 million respectively to the total revenue streams.

IFB Industries, a notable player in the consumer durables sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 612.7% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. Despite an increase in its debt-to-equity ratio from 11.6% to 22.9% over five years, the company maintains a strong financial footing with interest payments well-covered by EBIT at 7.5 times coverage. Recent quarterly results highlight a turnaround with net income reaching INR 375 million compared to a loss last year, indicating robust operational performance and potential for future growth.

NSEI:IFBIND Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
NSEI:IFBIND Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

Time Technoplast (NSEI:TIMETECHNO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Time Technoplast Limited is involved in the manufacture and sale of polymer and composite products both in India and internationally, with a market cap of ₹102.95 billion.

Operations: Time Technoplast's revenue primarily comes from its Polymer Products segment, generating ₹33.43 billion, followed by the Composite Products segment at ₹18 billion.

Time Technoplast has shown impressive financial strides, with earnings growing by 44.6% over the past year, outpacing the industry growth of 8.7%. The debt-to-equity ratio has decreased from 49% to 31.7% in five years, indicating improved financial health. A recent dividend increase to INR 2 per share and a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.9x below the market average suggest good value potential. Additionally, its interest coverage is strong at 5.7x EBIT, reflecting solid operational performance.

NSEI:TIMETECHNO Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
NSEI:TIMETECHNO Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

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