As global markets experience mixed performance and economic indicators present a cautiously optimistic outlook, the Hong Kong market has shown resilience with the Hang Seng Index gaining 2.14%. In this dynamic environment, identifying undervalued stocks can offer significant opportunities for portfolio enhancement. A good stock in these conditions typically exhibits strong fundamentals, growth potential, and stability amidst market volatility. Here are three undiscovered gems in Hong Kong that could enhance your investment portfolio.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Hong Kong
Overview: Xin Yuan Enterprises Group Limited, an investment holding company, provides asphalt tanker and bulk carrier chartering services in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Singapore with a market cap of HK$6.60 billion.
Operations: Xin Yuan Enterprises Group generates revenue primarily from asphalt tanker chartering services, contributing $55.49 million, and bulk carrier chartering services, contributing $3.63 million. The company has a market cap of HK$6.60 billion.
Xin Yuan Enterprises Group has shown promising performance with earnings growth of 14.6% over the past year, outpacing the shipping industry's -29.9%. Its net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 6.1%, and interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 3.3x coverage. A notable one-off gain of US$4.5M impacted its recent financials, contributing to a net income of US$10.69M for H1 2024, up from US$5.53M last year, reflecting strong operational efficiency and strategic gains from asset disposals.
Overview: Dah Sing Banking Group Limited is an investment holding company offering banking, financial, and related services in Hong Kong, Macau, and the People’s Republic of China with a market cap of HK$9.78 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue streams include Personal Banking (HK$2.68 billion), Corporate Banking (HK$853.60 million), Treasury and Global Markets (HK$1.34 billion), and Mainland China and Macau Banking (HK$176.27 million).
Dah Sing Banking Group, with total assets of HK$262.4B and equity of HK$33.6B, reported net income for the first half of 2024 at HK$1.40B, up from HK$1.11B a year ago. Total deposits stand at HK$214.6B while loans are at HK$141.9B with a net interest margin of 2%. The bank's allowance for bad loans is insufficient at 1.9%, though it has primarily low-risk funding sources comprising 94% customer deposits and trades below its estimated fair value by 46%.
Overview: Dah Sing Financial Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that offers banking, insurance, financial, and related services across Hong Kong, Macau, and the People’s Republic of China with a market cap of HK$7.61 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from personal banking (HK$2.68 billion), corporate banking (HK$853.60 million), insurance business (HK$246.25 million), treasury and global markets (HK$1.34 billion), and mainland China and Macau banking (HK$176.27 million).
Dah Sing Financial Holdings, with assets of HK$272.4B and equity of HK$42.4B, has seen earnings grow by 42.5% over the past year, outpacing the banks industry average of 2.8%. Total deposits stand at HK$214.2B against loans of HK$141.9B, while bad loans are at a manageable 1.9%. The company trades at 42% below its estimated fair value and recently announced an interim dividend of HKD0.92 per share for H1 2024.
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Companies discussed in this article include SEHK:1748 SEHK:2356 and SEHK:440.
