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Three Undiscovered Gems In The United States With Strong Fundamentals

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Over the last 7 days, the market has remained flat. As for the longer term, the market has risen 22% in the past 12 months and earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually. In this context, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial for investors seeking sustainable growth amidst these conditions.

Top 5 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Morris State Bancshares10.20%-0.28%6.97%★★★★★★
TeekayNA-6.48%55.79%★★★★★★
Mission Bancorp25.37%16.23%20.16%★★★★★★
Omega FlexNA1.31%3.88%★★★★★★
First Northern Community BancorpNA7.12%10.04%★★★★★★
Dril-QuipNA1.06%19.11%★★★★★★
First National Bank Alaska221.06%2.98%1.82%★★★★★☆
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A311.64%21.07%24.77%★★★★★☆
Valhi38.71%2.57%-19.76%★★★★★☆
Innovex International12.24%18.91%15.98%★★★★★☆
FRMO0.17%12.99%23.62%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 211 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Karooooo (NasdaqCM:KARO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Karooooo Ltd. offers a mobility software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for connected vehicles across multiple regions including South Africa, the rest of Africa, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the United States with a market cap of $1.15 billion.

Operations: Karooooo Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Cartrack segment (ZAR 3.74 billion) and Karooooo Logistics (ZAR 355.99 million), with a segment adjustment of ZAR 193.22 million.

Karooooo, a promising player in the software sector, has seen its earnings grow by 33.5% over the past year and is forecasted to grow at 13.34% annually. The company trades at 43.1% below its estimated fair value and boasts a debt-to-equity ratio reduced from 21.7% to 3% over five years. Recent events include appointing Deloitte as auditors and declaring an interim dividend of US$1.08 per share due to robust earnings and free cash flow performance.

NasdaqCM:KARO Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

Limbach Holdings (NasdaqCM:LMB)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Limbach Holdings, Inc. operates as a building systems solution company in the United States with a market cap of $772.77 million.

Operations: Limbach generates revenue primarily through Owner Direct Relationships ($301.47 million) and General Contractor Relationships ($210.20 million).

Limbach Holdings has shown impressive earnings growth of 64.9% over the past year, outpacing the construction industry average of 23.5%. The company’s debt to equity ratio has significantly reduced from 88% to 7.2% in five years, indicating strong financial health. Trading at 43.7% below its estimated fair value, Limbach also reported net income of US$5.96 million for Q2 2024 and raised its full-year revenue guidance to a range of US$515 million to US$535 million.

NasdaqCM:LMB Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Powell Industries (NasdaqGS:POWL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Powell Industries, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, sale, and servicing of custom-engineered equipment and systems with a market cap of $1.95 billion.

Operations: Powell Industries generates revenue primarily from its Electric Equipment segment, which accounts for $945.93 million. The company's market cap stands at approximately $1.95 billion.

Powell Industries, a lesser-known entity in the electrical industry, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging by 253.6% over the past year. The company is debt-free and trades at a favorable P/E ratio of 15x compared to the US market's 17.5x. Recent earnings reports indicate net income for Q3 reached US$46.22 million, up from US$18.45 million last year, reflecting high-quality earnings and strong financial health despite recent volatility in share price movements.

NasdaqGS:POWL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

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