Undiscovered Gems in the United States for January 2025

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 2.6% drop, yet it remains up by 24% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying undiscovered gems involves seeking stocks that demonstrate strong fundamentals and potential for growth despite short-term market fluctuations.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Eagle Financial Services	170.75%	12.30%	1.92%	★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares	10.20%	-0.28%	6.97%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Omega Flex	NA	0.39%	2.57%	★★★★★★
Parker Drilling	46.05%	0.86%	52.25%	★★★★★★
First Northern Community Bancorp	NA	7.65%	11.17%	★★★★★★
Teekay	NA	-3.71%	60.91%	★★★★★★
ASA Gold and Precious Metals	NA	7.11%	-35.88%	★★★★★☆
Pure Cycle	5.31%	-4.44%	-5.74%	★★★★★☆
FRMO	0.13%	19.43%	29.70%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 244 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

XPEL (NasdaqCM:XPEL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: XPEL, Inc. is a company that specializes in selling, distributing, and installing protective films and coatings globally, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.10 billion.

Operations: XPEL generates its revenue primarily from the Auto Parts & Accessories segment, with sales reaching $418.41 million. The company's financial performance is reflected in its gross profit margin, which has shown variability over recent periods.

XPEL, a nimble player in the auto components sector, is making strides with its strategic initiatives. Despite a recent earnings dip of 1.3%, the company boasts high-quality past earnings and has impressively slashed its debt-to-equity ratio from 3.3 to 0.1 over five years. Its collaboration with Rivian enhances market presence through innovative products like ULTIMATE PLUS™ Paint Protection Film and PRIME Window Film, tapping into premium vehicle protection demand in North America. With revenue climbing to US$112 million in Q3 2024 from US$103 million last year, XPEL's financial health appears robust despite significant insider selling recently noted.

• XPEL is expanding in Asia by acquiring distributors for direct sales. Click here to explore the full narrative on XPEL's strategic growth initiatives.

Colony Bankcorp (NYSE:CBAN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Colony Bankcorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Colony Bank, offering a range of banking products and services to commercial and consumer customers, with a market cap of $282.89 million.

Operations: Colony Bankcorp generates revenue primarily from its Banking Division, contributing $89.93 million, followed by the Small Business Specialty Lending Division at $13.20 million, and the Mortgage Banking Division at $5.82 million.

Colony Bankcorp, with assets totaling $3.1 billion and equity of $276.1 million, showcases a robust balance sheet supported by $2.5 billion in deposits and $1.9 billion in loans. The bank is trading at 36.8% below its estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation for investors seeking opportunities in the financial sector. Earnings have grown by 1.5% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -11.7%. With an allowance for bad loans at a healthy 0.6%, Colony maintains high-quality earnings amidst market challenges, while strategic initiatives like digital banking aim to boost future profitability and customer engagement.

• Colony Bankcorp's new digital platform and operational efficiency efforts drive potential growth; click here to explore the full narrative.

Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE:ODC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Oil-Dri Corporation of America, along with its subsidiaries, focuses on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of sorbent products both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of $639.53 million.

Operations: Oil-Dri generates revenue primarily from two segments: Retail and Wholesale Products, contributing $294.37 million, and Business to Business Products, adding $159.73 million. The company has a market cap of $639.53 million.

Oil-Dri Corporation of America, a small yet noteworthy player in the household products sector, has recently demonstrated strong financial performance. The company reported a 29.4% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 25.8%. Its net income for Q1 2025 rose to US$16.38 million from US$10.74 million a year earlier, showcasing high-quality earnings and robust profitability with EBIT covering interest payments by 44.9 times. Despite significant insider selling recently, Oil-Dri's debt management appears satisfactory with a net debt to equity ratio at 14.9%, indicating prudent financial strategies amidst its evolving market presence.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Oil-Dri Corporation of America with our detailed analytical health report.

• Gain insights into Oil-Dri Corporation of America's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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