Discovering November 2024's Undiscovered Gems on None Exchange

Simply Wall St · 11/26 12:03

As global markets show resilience with U.S. indexes nearing record highs and smaller-cap stocks outperforming their larger counterparts, investors are increasingly optimistic due to strong labor market indicators and positive home sales reports. In this environment of broad-based gains, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a keen eye for companies that can leverage economic stability and sector-specific trends to drive growth.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals

Name Debt To Equity Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Health Rating
Impellam Group 31.12% -5.43% -6.86% ★★★★★★
Ovostar Union 0.01% 10.19% 49.85% ★★★★★★
All E Technologies NA 34.23% 31.58% ★★★★★★
Tianyun International Holdings 10.09% -5.59% -9.92% ★★★★★★
PBA Holdings Bhd 1.86% 7.41% 40.17% ★★★★★☆
Billion Industrial Holdings 3.63% 18.00% -11.38% ★★★★★☆
PAN Group 143.29% 15.75% 23.10% ★★★★☆☆
A2B Australia 15.83% -7.78% 25.44% ★★★★☆☆
Wilson 64.79% 30.09% 68.29% ★★★★☆☆
Practic NA 3.63% 6.85% ★★★★☆☆

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

China Shineway Pharmaceutical Group (SEHK:2877)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: China Shineway Pharmaceutical Group Limited is an investment holding company involved in the research, development, manufacture, and trade of Chinese medicines in the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong, with a market cap of HK$63 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Shineway Pharmaceutical comes from Chinese pharmaceutical products, generating CN¥4.20 billion.

Shineway Pharma, a smaller player in the pharmaceutical sector, is trading at 71% below its estimated fair value, presenting potential for value seekers. Recent earnings showed a net income of CNY 626 million for the half-year ended June 2024, up from CNY 491 million last year. The company's debt-to-equity ratio rose to 4.5% over five years but remains manageable with more cash than total debt. Earnings per share increased to CNY 0.83 from CNY 0.65, reflecting robust growth exceeding industry averages and suggesting promising future prospects despite sales slipping to CNY 2 billion from CNY 2.39 billion previously.

SEHK:2877 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024
SEHK:2877 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2024

Sun.King Technology Group (SEHK:580)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Sun.King Technology Group Limited is an investment holding company that manufactures and trades power electronic components for various sectors in China, with a market capitalization of HK$3.57 billion.

Operations: Sun.King Technology Group generates revenue primarily from the manufacturing and trading of power electronic components, amounting to CN¥1.25 billion. The company's financial performance is influenced by its cost structure and market dynamics in China.

Sun.King Technology Group has shown remarkable earnings growth of 184.9% over the past year, outpacing the Electrical industry average of 7.7%. Despite this impressive performance, shareholders faced substantial dilution in the previous year. The company’s debt to equity ratio saw a slight improvement from 19.8 to 19.6 over five years, indicating prudent financial management. However, free cash flow remains negative and earnings have decreased by an average of 45.5% annually over five years, suggesting potential volatility ahead. Notably, Sun.King repurchased approximately 2.82% of its shares for HKD 35.25 million this year, reflecting confidence in its valuation amidst executive board changes.

SEHK:580 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
SEHK:580 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

China Quanjude(Group)Ltd (SZSE:002186)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: China Quanjude(Group) Co., Ltd. operates Chinese restaurants under the Quanjude, Imitation Dining, Fengzeyuan, and Sichuan Restaurant brands in China with a market cap of CN¥3.19 billion.

Operations: Quanjude generates revenue primarily through its restaurant operations under various brand names in China. The company focuses on optimizing its cost structure to enhance profitability, with particular attention to managing expenses related to food and labor. Notably, the net profit margin has shown variability over recent periods, reflecting changes in operational efficiency and market conditions.

Quanjude, known for its culinary heritage, recently reported sales of CNY 1.08 billion (US$151.48 million) for the first nine months of 2024, slightly down from CNY 1.09 billion (US$152.94 million) last year. Net income stood at CNY 70.45 million (US$9.85 million), a minor dip from the previous year's CNY 71.75 million (US$10.03 million). Despite this, the company has become profitable over the past year and boasts high-quality earnings with no debt on its books, indicating financial stability and potential resilience in a competitive hospitality sector facing industry-wide challenges like a -6% growth rate.

SZSE:002186 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024
SZSE:002186 Debt to Equity as at Nov 2024

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