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Sweden's Undiscovered Gems Shining Bright In October 2024

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As global markets face headwinds from rising U.S. Treasury yields and tepid economic growth in major regions, investors are increasingly looking towards smaller, less volatile markets for potential opportunities. In Sweden, the focus on small-cap companies is gaining traction as these firms often offer unique value propositions and resilience in times of broader market uncertainty. Identifying a good stock in this environment involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals, innovative business models, and the ability to adapt to changing economic conditions—qualities that can make them stand out even when larger indices face pressure.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Sweden

Name

Debt To Equity

Revenue Growth

Earnings Growth

Health Rating

Softronic

NA

3.67%

7.08%

★★★★★★

Bahnhof

NA

9.02%

15.02%

★★★★★★

AB Traction

NA

7.12%

6.96%

★★★★★★

Firefly

NA

16.04%

32.29%

★★★★★★

Svolder

NA

-22.68%

-24.17%

★★★★★★

Investment AB Öresund

NA

0.07%

0.45%

★★★★★★

Linc

NA

12.52%

16.39%

★★★★★★

Byggmästare Anders J Ahlström Holding

NA

30.31%

-9.00%

★★★★★★

Bulten

62.00%

16.31%

20.43%

★★★★☆☆

Nederman Holding

73.66%

10.94%

15.88%

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 57 stocks from our Swedish Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Hoist Finance

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hoist Finance AB (publ) is a credit market company involved in loan acquisition and management operations across Europe, with a market cap of SEK8.57 billion.

Operations: Hoist Finance generates revenue primarily from unsecured loans, amounting to SEK3.04 billion, and secured loans contributing SEK935 million. The company's net profit margin reflects its financial efficiency in managing these revenue streams.

Hoist Finance, a notable player in the financial sector, has seen its debt to equity ratio improve from 181.2% to 116.6% over five years, although net debt remains high at 111.7%. The company reported a robust earnings growth of 106.8% last year, far outpacing the Consumer Finance industry’s modest 1.4%. With a price-to-earnings ratio of just 10x compared to Sweden's market average of 23.3x, it appears undervalued. Recently completing SEK 1.25 billion in fixed-income offerings and initiating share repurchases up to SEK 100 million indicates strategic capital management aimed at enhancing shareholder value.

OM:HOFI Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
OM:HOFI Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Idun Industrier

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆