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01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Three Undiscovered Gems In Asia To Enhance Your Portfolio
As global markets experience fluctuations, with key indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching record highs amid easing trade tensions, investors are increasingly looking towards Asia for potential opportunities. In this dynamic environment, small-cap stocks in Asia offer intriguing possibilities for portfolio enhancement, characterized by their growth potential and ability to capitalize on regional economic developments. Name Debt To Equity Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Health Rating Argosy Research NA 6.09% 11.72% ★★★★★★ Sinopower Semiconductor NA 1.45% -4.33% ★★★★★★ Zhejiang Sling Automobile Bearing NA 6.76% 24.26% ★★★★★★ Yibin City Commercial Bank 136.61% 11.29% 20.39% ★★★★★★ ShenZhen Click TechnologyLTD 4.03% 31.94% 12.56% ★★★★★☆ Guangdong Transtek Medical Electronics 18.14% -7.58% -3.26% ★★★★★☆ Daoming Optics&ChemicalLtd 33.83% 1.38% 5.82% ★★★★★☆ DorightLtd 5.31% 15.47% 9.44% ★★★★★☆ Uniplus Electronics 32.17% 46.30% 75.33% ★★★★★☆ Palasino Holdings 9.75% 10.88% -14.54% ★★★★★☆ Click here to see the full list of 2614 stocks from our Asian Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener. Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen. Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Shanghai Beite Technology Co., Ltd. operates in the chassis parts, lightweight aluminum alloy, and air-conditioning compressor sectors in China, with a market capitalization of CN¥14.12 billion. Operations: Shanghai Beite Technology derives its revenue primarily from the chassis parts, lightweight aluminum alloy, and air-conditioning compressor sectors in China. The company has a market capitalization of CN¥14.12 billion. Shanghai Beite Technology has shown promising growth, with earnings jumping 26.9% last year, outpacing the Auto Components industry's 4.7%. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 41.1%, its interest payments are comfortably covered by EBIT at 4.3 times coverage, reflecting solid financial management. The company reported Q1 sales of CNY 542 million and net income of CNY 23 million, up from CNY 490 million and CNY 16 million respectively a year ago. While its share price has been volatile recently, the forecasted annual earnings growth rate of over 42% suggests strong potential ahead. Dive into the specifics of Shanghai Beite Technology here with our thorough health report. Evaluate Shanghai Beite Technology's historical performance by accessing our past performance report. Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Shanghai Haoyuan Chemexpress Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical intermediates and small molecule drugs with a market capitalization of CN¥10.20 billion. Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the sale of pharmaceutical intermediates and small molecule drugs. A notable financial metric is its gross profit margin, which stands at 42.5%. Shanghai Haoyuan Chemexpress, a nimble player in the life sciences sector, has shown impressive financial strides with earnings surging 152% over the last year. Despite a debt to equity ratio climbing from 8.6% to 60.4% over five years, its interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 9.4 times coverage, indicating robust financial health. The company's revenue for Q1 2025 hit CNY 606 million versus CNY 505 million previously, while net income soared to CNY 62 million from CNY 17 million a year prior. With a P/E ratio of 41x below industry average and high-quality earnings, it's poised for continued growth amidst market volatility. Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Shanghai Haoyuan Chemexpress' health report. Explore historical data to track Shanghai Haoyuan Chemexpress' performance over time in our Past section. Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: China Leadshine Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling motion control equipment and components in China, with a market cap of CN¥13.84 billion. Operations: Leadshine generates revenue primarily from the sale of motion control equipment and components. The company's cost structure includes expenses related to manufacturing and distribution, which influence its financial performance. Leadshine Technology, a promising player in the electronics sector, has demonstrated robust financial health with earnings growing 28% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 2.8%. The company reported net income of CNY 200 million for 2024, a notable increase from CNY 139 million in the previous year. Despite an increased debt-to-equity ratio from 0.9% to 27.2% over five years, it maintains more cash than total debt and trades at a considerable discount to its estimated fair value by about 77%. Recent strategic moves include dividend increases and consideration of stock incentive plans for future growth initiatives. Take a closer look at China Leadshine Technology's potential here in our health report. Learn about China Leadshine Technology's historical performance. Reveal the 2614 hidden gems among our Asian Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener with a single click here. Invested in any of these stocks? Simplify your portfolio management with Simply Wall St and stay ahead with our alerts for any critical updates on your stocks. Join a community of smart investors by using Simply Wall St. It's free and delivers expert-level analysis on worldwide markets. Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include SHSE:603009 SHSE:688131 and SZSE:002979. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Khaleej Times
26-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Cyber Threats in 2025: How Key Stakeholders in the Middle East Can Stay One Step Ahead
In an era marked by fast-paced digitisation and AI-driven innovation, the region's strategic sectors - finance, government, telecom have become prime targets for an increasingly sophisticated breed of cybercriminals. From deepfake-powered scams to state-backed espionage, the threats are no longer at the door - they're already inside the system. In a recent video interview, Dmitry Volkov, CEO of Group-IB, shared exclusive insights on the findings of the firm's High-Tech Crime Trends Report 2025, a comprehensive guide that's fast-becoming essential reading for CISOs and other decision makers in the region. "Cybercrime today is not just evolving, it's adapting to the way we work, live, and build," says Volkov. "Threat actors are using artificial intelligence, targeting regional economic powerhouses, and exploiting our own digital infrastructure against us." According to Group-IB's latest findings, the most urgent threat sweeping across the Middle East is fraud in all its forms, especially AI-powered fraud, which includes deepfakes, voice cloning, and hyper-targeted phishing attacks. "What's particularly alarming is how attackers are now impersonating oil and gas firms rather than banks,' explains Volkov. 'They're adapting to the region's economic structure and exploiting public trust in iconic brands and institutions." Persistent Threats and the Rise of Hacktivism Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups, many of which are nation-state sponsored, are now targeting sectors that form the backbone of regional security. These attackers are no longer just stealing data, they're laying the groundwork for long-term disruption. "Some threat actors are leveraging politically motivated hacktivists to do their bidding - often unknowingly," Volkov adds. "We're seeing coordinated campaigns where hacktivism and espionage blur dangerously." For security leaders, the technical landscape is clear. Email remains a top entry point for attackers, with phishing campaigns evolving in complexity. Meanwhile, remote access tools like VPNs and firewalls meant to protect are now being exploited for lateral movement within networks. "CISOs must closely monitor both compromise credentials in dark web and internal access controls,' warns Volkov. 'It's no longer about building a wall - it's about monitoring every door and window, continuously." Building Cyber Resilience from the Inside Out So how can organizations stay ahead? According to Volkov, the key lies in building end-to-end cyber resilience from the cloud to the customer. "In sectors like finance and telecom, behavior-based threat detection is crucial," he says. "It's not enough to know something went wrong, you have to detect what's out of character before the damage is done." Moreover, with AI becoming central to business strategies, securing the full AI lifecycle - from data ingestion to model deployment - has emerged as a new boardroom priority. Group-IB's Three-Pronged Defense Strategy To address these evolving threats, Group-IB is helping businesses secure their environment across three key dimensions. First, beyond the perimeter, the company's Threat Intelligence solutions offer early warnings by monitoring dark web activity and tracking threat actors before they strike. "We don't wait for an attack to happen, we anticipate it," says Volkov. Second, at the perimeter, Group-IB's External Attack Surface Management simulates how hackers view a business, identifying and patching the most vulnerable entry points. "If you don't know what's exposed, you can't protect it," he explains. Finally, inside the network, the company's company's Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution consolidates detection and response across emails, endpoints, servers, and cloud infrastructure. This gives security teams full visibility and enables fast incident remediation. As Volkov puts it, "It's the difference between a breach becoming a headline - or a footnote." Why CISOs Need the 2025 Report "To make the right decisions, you need to understand the wrong moves others have made - before you repeat them," he advises. "This report helps leaders not just react, but predict, plan, and prepare."
