As we enter January 2026, the Australian market is navigating a landscape marked by global economic tensions and fluctuating commodity prices, with gold reaching new highs and the Australian dollar strengthening against the U.S. dollar. In this environment of uncertainty and opportunity, identifying undiscovered gems in the small-cap sector requires a keen eye for companies that demonstrate resilience amidst market volatility and potential for growth despite broader economic challenges.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Fiducian Group	NA	10.00%	9.57%	★★★★★★
Joyce	NA	9.93%	17.54%	★★★★★★
Euroz Hartleys Group	NA	1.82%	-25.32%	★★★★★★
Hearts and Minds Investments	NA	56.27%	59.19%	★★★★★★
Argosy Minerals	NA	-12.81%	-19.89%	★★★★★★
Focus Minerals	NA	75.35%	51.34%	★★★★★★
AMCIL	NA	2.99%	1.18%	★★★★★☆
Zimplats Holdings	5.44%	-9.79%	-42.03%	★★★★★☆
Australian United Investment	1.90%	5.23%	4.56%	★★★★☆☆
Reef Casino Trust	19.84%	6.96%	10.88%	★★★★☆☆

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Carlton Investments

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Carlton Investments Limited is a publicly owned asset management holding company with a market capitalization of A$937.81 million.

Operations: Carlton Investments generates revenue primarily from the acquisition and long-term holding of shares and units, amounting to A$41.60 million.

Carlton Investments, a relatively small player in the Australian market, shows a promising financial profile. Its debt to equity ratio has decreased from 0.03% to 0.02% over five years, indicating prudent financial management. While earnings growth of 8.7% annually over the past five years is notable, recent performance at just 0.09% trails behind industry peers growing at 14.4%. The company’s interest payments are comfortably covered by EBIT with a coverage ratio of 3390x, highlighting robust operational efficiency and profitability that supports its cash flow positivity and high-quality earnings profile without debt concerns looming large.

• Dive into the specifics of Carlton Investments here with our thorough health report.

• Explore historical data to track Carlton Investments’ performance over time in our Past section.

ASX:CIN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026GR Engineering Services

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: GR Engineering Services Limited offers engineering, process control, automation, and construction services primarily to the mining and mineral processing industries both in Australia and internationally, with a market cap of A$721.61 million.

Operations: GR Engineering Services Limited generates revenue primarily from two segments: Mineral Processing, contributing A$383.09 million, and Oil and Gas, contributing A$95.93 million. The company’s financial performance is significantly influenced by its operations in these sectors.

GR Engineering Services, a nimble player in the engineering sector, showcases robust financial health with its debt-free status and high-quality earnings. Over the past five years, it has achieved an impressive 21.8% annual growth in earnings, though recent performance at 9.7% slightly trails the broader Metals and Mining industry at 10.1%. Trading at a notable discount of 42.2% below estimated fair value suggests potential upside for investors seeking undervalued opportunities. Despite significant insider selling recently, GR Engineering remains attractive due to its positive free cash flow and forecasted revenue growth of 7.8% annually, indicating promising prospects ahead for this Australian gem.

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• Gain insights into GR Engineering Services’ past trends and performance with our Past report.

ASX:GNG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026Kina Securities

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Kina Securities Limited operates in Papua New Guinea, offering commercial banking, financial services, fund administration, investment management, and share brokerage with a market capitalization of A$363.28 million.

Operations: Kina Securities Limited generates revenue primarily from its Banking & Finance segment, contributing PGK 441.25 million, and Wealth Management segment, adding PGK 50.19 million.

Kina Securities, a notable player in the financial sector, showcases a compelling profile with its total assets at PGK5.4 billion and equity of PGK680.3 million. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio of 9.2x is favorably below the Australian market average of 21.7x, indicating potential value for investors. Despite challenges such as a high bad loans level at 7.7%, KSL’s earnings have grown significantly by 14.8% over the past year, surpassing industry averages and highlighting its growth trajectory within the banking sector in Australia and Papua New Guinea markets alike.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Kina Securities stock in this health report.

• Examine Kina Securities’ past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

ASX:KSL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026Taking Advantage

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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:CIN ASX:GNG and ASX:KSL.

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