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As the European economy experiences a boost from Paris, the French market has seen notable gains, with the CAC 40 Index rising by 1.71%. This positive sentiment is further fueled by expectations of interest rate cuts from both the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, creating an opportune environment for small-cap stocks to shine. In this promising landscape, identifying good stocks involves looking at companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that can thrive amidst favorable economic conditions. Here are three undiscovered gems in France that exemplify these qualities.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In France
| Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Brie Picardie Société coopérative | 34.89% | 3.23% | 3.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Gévelot | 0.25% | 10.64% | 20.33% | ★★★★★★ |
| EssoF | 1.19% | 11.14% | 41.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| VIEL & Cie société anonyme | 63.16% | 5.00% | 16.26% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Exacompta Clairefontaine | 30.44% | 6.92% | 31.73% | ★★★★★☆ |
| ADLPartner | 86.83% | 9.59% | 11.00% | ★★★★★☆ |
| La Forestière Equatoriale | 0.00% | -50.76% | 49.41% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Caisse Régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel Alpes Provence Société coopérative | 391.01% | 4.67% | 17.31% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes | 11.60% | 6.69% | 10.30% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Société Industrielle et Financière de l'Artois Société anonyme | 2.93% | -1.09% | 8.31% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Axway Software
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Axway Software SA is an infrastructure software publisher operating in France, the rest of Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific with a market cap of €676.78 million.
Operations: Axway Software SA derives its revenue primarily from Subscription (€201.19 million), Maintenance (€77.04 million), Services excluding Subscription (€35.49 million), and License (€8.46 million) segments, totaling €322.18 million in revenue.
Axway, a small software player, has recently completed a €130.61 million follow-on equity offering. The company's net income for the half-year was €2.8 million, down from €3.7 million last year, with revenue slightly up to €148.7 million from €145.5 million previously reported. Its price-to-earnings ratio stands at 19.4x compared to the industry average of 25.5x, and it boasts an EBIT coverage of interest payments by 10 times—indicating strong financial health despite increased debt levels over five years (12% to 25%).
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Navigate through the intricacies of Axway Software with our comprehensive health report here.
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Examine Axway Software's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.