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Promising Undiscovered Gems in the United States for October 2024

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The United States market has shown resilience, remaining flat over the last week but boasting a remarkable 30% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually. In such a dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks often involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that have yet to capture widespread attention.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
River Financial122.41%16.43%18.50%★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares10.20%-0.28%6.97%★★★★★★
Mission Bancorp25.37%16.23%20.16%★★★★★★
TeekayNA-6.48%55.79%★★★★★★
First Northern Community BancorpNA7.12%10.04%★★★★★★
Omega FlexNA1.31%3.88%★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A311.64%21.07%24.77%★★★★★☆
Valhi38.71%2.57%-19.76%★★★★★☆
Chain Bridge Bancorp10.64%41.34%18.53%★★★★☆☆
FRMO0.17%12.99%23.62%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 219 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Apogee Enterprises (NasdaqGS:APOG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Apogee Enterprises, Inc. specializes in providing architectural products and services for building enclosures, as well as glass and acrylic products for preservation and enhanced viewing, with a market cap of approximately $1.84 billion.

Operations: Apogee Enterprises generates revenue primarily through its Architectural Framing Systems ($553.30 million), Architectural Services ($397.99 million), and Architectural Glass ($363.96 million) segments, along with Large-Scale Optical products ($94.16 million).

Apogee Enterprises, a promising player in the building industry, has shown robust earnings growth of 26.6% annually over the last five years. Its net debt to equity ratio is a satisfactory 2%, reflecting prudent financial management. The company repurchased 170,498 shares recently for US$10.91 million and raised its earnings guidance despite forecasting a sales drop of up to 7%. With high-quality past earnings and EBIT covering interest payments by 39.5 times, Apogee seems well-positioned financially.

NasdaqGS:APOG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
NasdaqGS:APOG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

AMTD Digital (NYSE:HKD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: AMTD Digital Inc. operates through its subsidiaries to provide digital solutions in financial and non-financial services, digital media, content and marketing services, as well as hotel operations and VIP services in Asia, with a market cap of $837.74 million.

Operations: AMTD Digital generates revenue primarily through its digital solutions in financial and non-financial services, digital media, content and marketing services, along with hotel operations and VIP services. The company's market cap stands at approximately $837.74 million.

AMTD Digital's recent performance paints an intriguing picture, with earnings surging 88.6% over the past year, outpacing the Software industry's 23.3% growth. The company boasts a price-to-earnings ratio of 16x, which is attractive compared to the broader US market at 18.4x. Despite a large one-off gain of US$46M impacting its financials, HKD has more cash than total debt and earns more interest than it pays, indicating solid financial health amidst share price volatility.

NYSE:HKD Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
NYSE:HKD Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Yiren Digital (NYSE:YRD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Yiren Digital Ltd. operates an AI-powered platform offering financial services in China with a market capitalization of $647.66 million.

Operations: Yiren Digital's primary revenue streams include its Financial Services Business, generating CN¥3038.42 million, and its Insurance Brokerage Business, contributing CN¥579.22 million. The company also derives income from the Consumption & Lifestyle segment with revenues of CN¥1842.06 million.

Yiren Digital showcases promising prospects with its earnings growing by 18% over the past year, outpacing the Consumer Finance industry's -8.4%. The company is trading at a significant discount, 70% below its estimated fair value. With no debt on its books and high-quality earnings, Yiren Digital seems financially robust. Recently, it repurchased 815,522 shares for $4 million and announced a semi-annual dividend policy to enhance shareholder value.

NYSE:YRD Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
NYSE:YRD Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

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About NYSE:HKD

AMTD Digital

Through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of digital solutions services-financial services, digital solutions services-non financial services, digital media, contents and marketing services, and hotel operations, hospitality, and very important person (VIP) services in Asia.

Proven track record with adequate balance sheet.