As the Australian market reaches new heights with the ASX200 hitting an all-time intra-day high of 8,827 points, investors are keenly observing sectors like Materials and Energy which have shown robust performance. In this dynamic environment, identifying undiscovered gems requires a focus on small-cap stocks that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth amidst fluctuating market conditions.
Name
Debt To Equity
Revenue Growth
Earnings Growth
Health Rating
Sugar Terminals
NA
3.78%
4.30%
★★★★★★
Schaffer
25.47%
6.03%
-5.20%
★★★★★★
Fiducian Group
NA
9.97%
7.85%
★★★★★★
Hearts and Minds Investments
NA
47.09%
49.82%
★★★★★★
Red Hill Minerals
NA
95.16%
40.06%
★★★★★★
Djerriwarrh Investments
2.39%
8.18%
7.91%
★★★★★★
MFF Capital Investments
0.69%
28.52%
31.31%
★★★★★☆
Lycopodium
6.89%
16.56%
32.73%
★★★★★☆
Carlton Investments
0.02%
4.45%
3.97%
★★★★★☆
K&S
20.24%
1.58%
25.54%
★★★★☆☆
Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bell Financial Group Limited provides full-service and online broking, corporate finance, and financial advisory services to a diverse clientele across Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur with a market capitalization of A$410.55 million.
Operations: Bell Financial Group generates revenue primarily from broking (A$173.47 million), followed by products & services (A$51.01 million) and technology & platforms (A$29.89 million). The company’s net profit margin reflects its financial efficiency in converting revenue into profit after accounting for costs and expenses.
Bell Financial Group, a nimble player in Australia’s financial sector, showcases promising aspects with its earnings growing by 26% over the past year, surpassing the Capital Markets industry growth of 23%. The company trades at a value 10.7% below its estimated fair value and has successfully reduced its debt to equity ratio from 83.9% to 17.7% over five years. Despite not being free cash flow positive recently, BFG’s high level of non-cash earnings indicates robust underlying operations. With Nick Hamilton stepping in as CFO, bringing extensive experience from McMillan Shakespeare and Credit Suisse, strategic leadership appears well-positioned for future growth.
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ASX:BFG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2025
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Helia Group Limited, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the loan mortgage insurance sector primarily in Australia, with a market capitalization of approximately A$1.40 billion.
Operations: Helia Group generates revenue primarily from its loan mortgage insurance business, amounting to A$504.73 million.
Helia Group, a notable entity in Australia’s loan mortgage insurance scene, is navigating through potential headwinds. Analysts highlight challenges from government schemes like the Home Guarantee Scheme and lender self-insurance that could cap growth in gross written premiums. With unemployment potentially increasing claims, net profit margins might shrink from 45.9% to 33.9%. Despite these hurdles, Helia’s strong financial footing and high customer satisfaction are noteworthy positives. The company trades at A$5.04 per share but with an analyst target of A$3.52, reflecting caution over projected earnings decline to A$103 million by July 2028 from today’s A$231 million.
ASX:HLI Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2025
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Metals X Limited is an Australian company focused on tin production, with a market capitalization of A$531.83 million.
Operations: Metals X Limited generates revenue primarily from its 50% stake in the Renison Tin Operation, which contributed A$218.82 million.
Metals X, a smaller player in the Australian mining sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 601.7% over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry’s 14.3%. This surge was partly due to a one-off gain of A$20.2M in its recent financials. The company trades at 7.8% below its estimated fair value and has effectively reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 47.7% to just 0.1% over five years, highlighting strong financial management. While earnings are expected to decline by an average of 27.1% annually for the next three years, Metals X remains profitable with positive free cash flow and sufficient interest coverage.
ASX:MLX Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:BFG ASX:HLI and ASX:MLX.
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