Undiscovered Gems in Australia to Watch This August 2024

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The Australian market has shown mixed performance recently, with the ASX200 closing up a modest 0.17%, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid varied sector outcomes and slowing job market indicators. Despite these broader trends, there are still promising opportunities for discerning investors willing to explore lesser-known stocks that may offer substantial growth potential in this evolving landscape.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

Name

Debt To Equity

Revenue Growth

Earnings Growth

Health Rating

Fiducian Group

NA

9.94%

6.00%

★★★★★★

Lycopodium

NA

15.62%

29.55%

★★★★★★

Sugar Terminals

NA

2.34%

2.64%

★★★★★★

Hearts and Minds Investments

NA

18.39%

-3.93%

★★★★★★

SKS Technologies Group

NA

31.29%

43.27%

★★★★★★

BSP Financial Group

4.92%

6.74%

5.29%

★★★★★☆

AMCIL

NA

5.16%

5.31%

★★★★★☆

A2B Australia

15.83%

-7.78%

25.44%

★★★★☆☆

Paragon Care

340.88%

28.05%

68.37%

★★★★☆☆

Boart Longyear Group

71.20%

9.71%

39.19%

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 54 stocks from our ASX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

DroneShield

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: DroneShield Limited develops, commercializes, and sells hardware and software technology for drone detection and security in Australia and the United States, with a market cap of A$1.00 billion.

Operations: DroneShield generates revenue primarily from its Aerospace & Defense segment, amounting to A$55.08 million. The company has a market cap of approximately A$1 billion.

DroneShield, a promising player in the Aerospace & Defense sector, became profitable this year and has no debt. Despite high volatility in its share price over the past three months, earnings are forecast to grow 40.21% annually. The company recently completed a follow-on equity offering worth A$120 million at A$1.15 per share, which could bolster its financial position further. With high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow, DroneShield seems well-positioned for future growth.

ASX:DRO Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024
ASX:DRO Debt to Equity as at Aug 2024

Emerald Resources

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Emerald Resources NL engages in the exploration and development of mineral reserves in Cambodia and Australia, with a market cap of A$2.40 billion.

Operations: Emerald Resources NL generates revenue primarily from mine operations, amounting to A$339.32 million. The company also has a smaller revenue stream of A$3.24 million from other sources.

Emerald Resources, a smaller player in the Australian mining sector, has shown impressive performance with a 53% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing the industry’s -22%. Its debt to equity ratio rose from 0% to 14.5% in five years but remains manageable as EBIT covers interest payments by 14 times. Forecasted earnings growth of nearly 20% per year and high-quality past earnings further highlight its potential.