Undiscovered Gems in Canada for October 2024

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As the Canadian market continues to ride a wave of optimism fueled by recent rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve and enthusiasm around AI, the TSX has reached all-time highs, mirroring gains seen in U.S. indices like the S&P 500. Despite potential volatility from upcoming U.S. elections, investors remain focused on fundamental economic indicators and corporate earnings growth. In this favorable environment, identifying undiscovered gems in Canada's stock market can offer significant opportunities for those looking to capitalize on robust economic conditions and promising sectors.

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%

★★★★★★

Mandalay Resources

11.86%

9.48%

37.58%

★★★★★★

Reconnaissance Energy Africa

NA

15.28%

7.58%

★★★★★★

Taiga Building Products

NA

6.05%

10.50%

★★★★★★

Westshore Terminals Investment

NA

-2.67%

-9.77%

★★★★★☆

Grown Rogue International

24.92%

43.35%

67.95%

★★★★★☆

Mako Mining

22.90%

38.12%

54.79%

★★★★★☆

Queen's Road Capital Investment

7.20%

22.14%

22.20%

★★★★☆☆

Genesis Land Development

53.32%

25.58%

47.05%

★★★★☆☆

Dundee

5.93%

-38.65%

39.44%

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 48 stocks from our TSX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Extendicare

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Extendicare Inc., with a market cap of CA$791.27 million, operates through its subsidiaries to provide care and services for seniors in Canada.

Operations: Extendicare generates revenue primarily from Long-Term Care (CA$798.80 million), Home Health Care (CA$525.16 million), and Managed Services (CA$64.32 million).

Extendicare's recent performance showcases impressive growth, with earnings surging 3957.1% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Healthcare industry's 8%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a high 133.7%, although it has improved from 405.7% five years ago to 261.6%. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.3x, Extendicare trades below the Canadian market average of 15.4x, reflecting good value despite its high debt levels and robust interest coverage (5.9x EBIT).

TSX:EXE Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
TSX:EXE Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

North West

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: The North West Company Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the retail of food and everyday products and services to rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in northern Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean with a market cap of CA$2.48 billion.