Discovering Canada's Undiscovered Gems In August 2024

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The Canadian market has experienced significant volatility in 2024, with sharp swings in key indices like the S&P/TSX Composite Index reflecting broader economic uncertainties. Despite these fluctuations, discerning investors can still find promising opportunities among small-cap stocks that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth. In this context, identifying undiscovered gems involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals, innovative business models, and the ability to navigate market turbulence effectively.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Canada

Name

Debt To Equity

Revenue Growth

Earnings Growth

Health Rating

TWC Enterprises

6.74%

10.99%

25.68%

★★★★★★

Jaguar Mining

1.19%

5.49%

5.12%

★★★★★★

Taiga Building Products

NA

6.05%

10.50%

★★★★★★

Amerigo Resources

12.87%

7.49%

12.97%

★★★★★☆

Reconnaissance Energy Africa

NA

31.73%

-6.92%

★★★★★☆

Firan Technology Group

17.91%

3.75%

23.32%

★★★★★☆

Mako Mining

22.90%

38.12%

54.79%

★★★★★☆

Pizza Pizza Royalty

15.66%

3.64%

3.95%

★★★★☆☆

Queen's Road Capital Investment

7.20%

22.14%

22.20%

★★★★☆☆

Genesis Land Development

53.32%

25.58%

47.05%

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 43 stocks from our TSX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Aris Mining

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Aris Mining Corporation, with a market cap of CA$949.44 million, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of gold properties in Canada, Colombia, and Guyana.

Operations: Aris Mining generates revenue primarily from its Segovia Operations ($409.96 million) and the Marmato Project ($48.43 million).

Aris Mining, a Canadian mining company, has shown significant progress recently. The company became profitable this year and is trading at 96.5% below our estimate of its fair value. Its debt to equity ratio increased from 27.8% to 58.7% over the past five years but remains satisfactory with a net debt to equity ratio of 35.5%. Aris's interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 6.7x coverage, indicating strong financial health despite recent shareholder dilution.

TSX:ARIS Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
TSX:ARIS Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

Extendicare

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Extendicare Inc., with a market cap of CA$636.02 million, operates through its subsidiaries to provide care and services for seniors in Canada.

Operations: Extendicare generates revenue primarily from long-term care services and home healthcare operations. The company reported CA$1.15 billion in total revenue, with a net profit margin of 3.2%.