Undiscovered Gems in Australia for August 2024

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The Australian market has climbed 2.1% in the last 7 days and is up 11% over the past 12 months, with earnings forecast to grow by 13% annually. In this favorable environment, identifying stocks with strong growth potential and solid fundamentals can lead to promising investment opportunities.

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%

★★★★★★

K&S

15.24%

-1.53%

26.68%

★★★★★★

Sugar Terminals

NA

2.34%

2.64%

★★★★★★

SKS Technologies Group

NA

34.68%

47.39%

★★★★★★

Hearts and Minds Investments

NA

18.39%

-3.93%

★★★★★★

Lycopodium

0.23%

17.36%

33.85%

★★★★★☆

AMCIL

NA

5.16%

5.31%

★★★★★☆

A2B Australia

15.83%

-7.78%

25.44%

★★★★☆☆

Boart Longyear Group

71.20%

9.71%

39.19%

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 53 stocks from our ASX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Emerald Resources

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Emerald Resources NL focuses on the exploration and development of mineral reserves in Cambodia and Australia, with a market cap of A$2.72 billion.

Operations: Emerald Resources NL generates revenue primarily from mine operations, amounting to A$339.32 million.

Emerald Resources, a promising player in the mining industry, has demonstrated impressive earnings growth of 53.4% over the past year, significantly outpacing its sector's -19% performance. Trading at 55.3% below its estimated fair value and with an EBIT interest coverage of 14x, it shows strong financial health. However, shareholders experienced dilution last year as the debt-to-equity ratio rose to 14.5%. Future earnings are forecasted to grow by 20.14% annually, suggesting continued potential for investors.

ASX:EMR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

Macmahon Holdings

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Macmahon Holdings Limited offers surface and underground mining, mining support, and civil infrastructure services to companies in Australia and Southeast Asia, with a market cap of A$662.05 million.

Operations: Macmahon Holdings Limited generates revenue primarily from its mining segment, including civil services, amounting to A$1.89 billion. The company's net profit margin is a key financial metric to consider.

Macmahon Holdings, a notable player in the mining services sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings up 49.7% over the past year, outpacing the industry's -19%. Trading at 60.4% below estimated fair value and with a debt to equity ratio now at 37.4%, it represents good relative value within its industry. The company's interest payments are well covered by EBIT (5.4x), ensuring financial stability moving forward.