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Over the last 7 days, the market has risen 2.6%, driven by gains in every sector. The market is up 17% over the last 12 months, with earnings expected to grow by 15% per annum over the next few years. In this thriving environment, identifying lesser-known stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be particularly rewarding for investors seeking new opportunities.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States
| Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris State Bancshares | 10.20% | -0.32% | 6.73% | ★★★★★★ |
| QDM International | NA | 123.47% | 83.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| Gravity | NA | 15.31% | 24.42% | ★★★★★★ |
| Teekay | NA | -6.48% | 55.79% | ★★★★★★ |
| Mission Bancorp | 25.37% | 16.23% | 20.16% | ★★★★★★ |
| Omega Flex | NA | 1.31% | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
| First Northern Community Bancorp | NA | 7.12% | 10.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Valhi | 38.71% | 2.57% | -19.76% | ★★★★★☆ |
| CSP | 2.17% | -5.57% | 73.73% | ★★★★★☆ |
| FRMO | 0.19% | 6.49% | 15.82% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
XPEL
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: XPEL, Inc. is a company that sells, distributes, and installs protective films and coatings globally with a market cap of approximately $1.23 billion.
Operations: XPEL generates revenue primarily from its Auto Parts & Accessories segment, totaling $408.24 million. The company focuses on selling, distributing, and installing protective films and coatings worldwide.
XPEL, a player in the auto components sector, has seen its debt to equity ratio rise from 4.6% to 5.6% over five years and currently trades at 30.8% below estimated fair value. Despite having more cash than total debt and high-quality earnings, recent legal issues have surfaced with a class action lawsuit alleging misleading market statements about market share growth potential. Earnings for Q2 2024 were US$109.92M, with net income of US$15.03M down from US$15.74M last year; EPS also dropped slightly from $0.57 to $0.54
Associated Capital Group
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Associated Capital Group, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, offers investment advisory services in the United States and has a market cap of $714.27 million.
Operations: Associated Capital Group, Inc. generates revenue primarily through investment advisory services in the United States. The company has a market cap of $714.27 million.
Associated Capital Group has shown impressive earnings growth of 81.1% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Capital Markets industry average of 15.3%. The company remains debt-free, eliminating concerns about interest coverage. A notable one-off gain of US$35.9 million impacted its recent financial results as of June 30, 2024. Recently, AC repurchased 117,354 shares for US$3.95 million in Q1 2024 and is actively seeking acquisitions to broaden its product offerings and distribution channels.