Undiscovered Gems in the US Market to Watch This December 2024

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a slight decline of 1.1%, yet it remains robust with a 22% increase over the past year and earnings projected to grow by 15% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can uncover undiscovered gems that may offer promising opportunities for investors.

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%	★★★★★★
Franklin Financial Services	173.21%	5.55%	-1.86%	★★★★★★
Omega Flex	NA	0.39%	2.57%	★★★★★★
Parker Drilling	46.05%	0.86%	52.25%	★★★★★★
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.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Esquire Financial Holdings (NasdaqCM:ESQ)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. is the bank holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association, offering commercial banking products and services primarily to the legal industry, small businesses, and various customers across the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $616.60 million.

Operations: Esquire Financial Holdings generates its revenue primarily through community banking, with reported revenues of $116.21 million. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $616.60 million.

Esquire Financial Holdings, a nimble player in the financial sector, boasts total assets of US$1.8 billion with equity at US$232.6 million. The company is trading at 57% below its estimated fair value and has a net interest margin of 6.1%. With earnings growth of 3.8% over the past year, it outpaces the industry average of -11.7%. Esquire's low-risk funding structure is bolstered by customer deposits making up 99% of liabilities, while its allowance for bad loans stands robust at 0.8%, ensuring sound financial health despite recent insider selling activity.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Esquire Financial Holdings with our detailed analytical health report.

• Evaluate Esquire Financial Holdings' historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

Tiptree (NasdaqCM:TIPT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Tiptree Inc., with a market cap of $767.06 million, operates through its subsidiaries to offer specialty insurance products and related services primarily in the United States.

Operations: Tiptree generates significant revenue from its insurance segment, amounting to $1.92 billion, with additional contributions from its mortgage operations at $57.18 million. The company focuses on specialty insurance products and services within the U.S., which form the core of its business model.

Tiptree showcases a robust earnings profile, with recent growth outpacing the insurance sector at 411.5% compared to 36.6%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands satisfactorily at 5.1%, reflecting prudent financial management as it decreased from 80.9% over five years to a current level of 66%. Tiptree's interest payments are well covered by EBIT, boasting a coverage of 5.5 times, indicating strong operational efficiency. Recent announcements include a special dividend of $0.25 per share alongside its regular payout, highlighting shareholder returns amid rising revenue and net income for the latest quarter and nine months ending September 2024.

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

• Examine Tiptree's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Employers Holdings (NYSE:EIG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Employers Holdings, Inc. operates in the commercial property and casualty insurance industry primarily within the United States, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.26 billion.

Operations: Employers Holdings generates revenue primarily from its insurance operations, amounting to $889.80 million. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $1.26 billion.

Employers Holdings, a notable player in the U.S. insurance market, showcases strong financial health with no debt and high-quality earnings. Recently, it reported third-quarter revenue of US$224 million, up from US$203.5 million last year, while net income doubled to US$30.3 million. The company repurchased 183,823 shares for US$8.37 million recently and has completed buybacks totaling 1.52 million shares since July 2023. Despite an anticipated decline in earnings by an average of 19% annually over the next three years due to industry challenges like declining premiums and employment volatility, Employers remains profitable with a solid cash runway.

• Employers Holdings shows resilience through strong earnings growth and cost management. Click here to explore the full narrative on Employers Holdings.

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