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Undiscovered Gems Three Promising Small Cap Stocks in the United States

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Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 2.2% drop, yet it remains up by 24% over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually in the coming years. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks can be key to uncovering potential growth opportunities that align well with these market trends.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Eagle Financial Services170.75%12.30%1.92%★★★★★★
Franklin Financial Services173.21%5.55%-1.86%★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares17.84%4.83%6.58%★★★★★★
Omega FlexNA0.39%2.57%★★★★★★
Parker Drilling46.05%0.86%52.25%★★★★★★
First Northern Community BancorpNA7.65%11.17%★★★★★★
TeekayNA-3.71%60.91%★★★★★★
ASA Gold and Precious MetalsNA7.11%-35.88%★★★★★☆
Pure Cycle5.31%-4.44%-5.74%★★★★★☆
FRMO0.13%19.43%29.70%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 239 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Merchants Bancorp (NasdaqCM:MBIN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Merchants Bancorp is a diversified bank holding company in the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $1.65 billion.

Operations: Merchants Bancorp generates revenue primarily from its Banking segment, contributing $320.88 million, followed by Multi-Family Mortgage Banking at $154.17 million and Mortgage Warehousing at $129.91 million.

Merchants Bancorp, with total assets of US$18.7 billion and equity of US$1.9 billion, showcases a robust financial structure. Its deposits stand at US$12.9 billion while loans total US$10.3 billion, reflecting a net interest margin of 3.1%. However, the allowance for bad loans is insufficient at 2% of total loans, indicating potential risk management challenges despite high-quality earnings and low-risk funding sources comprising 77% customer deposits. Recent activities include declaring dividends on various preferred stocks and announcing the redemption of Series B preferred stock by January 2025, highlighting active capital management strategies amidst trading below estimated fair value by nearly 70%.

NasdaqCM:MBIN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
NasdaqCM:MBIN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Hyster-Yale (NYSE:HY)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hyster-Yale, Inc. operates globally through its subsidiaries, focusing on the design, engineering, manufacturing, sales, and servicing of lift trucks and related products, with a market capitalization of approximately $882.49 million.

Operations: Hyster-Yale generates revenue primarily from its Lift Truck business across three regions: Americas ($3.13 billion), EMEA ($753.30 million), and JAPIC ($189.70 million). The company also earns from Bolzoni, contributing $383.50 million, and Nuvera at $1.20 million, with eliminations amounting to -$190.50 million in the financials.

Hyster-Yale, a notable player in the machinery sector, has demonstrated impressive earnings growth of 45% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 15%. Despite its high net debt to equity ratio of 66%, interest payments are well covered with EBIT at 7.3 times. The company is trading at nearly 69% below estimated fair value and remains free cash flow positive. Recent strategic moves include expanding domestic manufacturing to comply with the Build America, Buy America Act and launching a share repurchase program worth $50 million for up to 1.5 million shares by November 2027.

NYSE:HY Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024
NYSE:HY Debt to Equity as at Dec 2024

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. operates retail stores offering natural and organic groceries and dietary supplements across the United States, with a market cap of approximately $897.91 million.

Operations: Natural Grocers generates revenue primarily from its natural and organic retail stores, amounting to $1.24 billion. The company's market cap stands at approximately $897.91 million.

Natural Grocers, a nimble player in the organic retail scene, has shown impressive growth with earnings rising 46% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. The company boasts high-quality earnings and operates debt-free, enhancing its financial stability. Trading at roughly 33% below estimated fair value suggests potential upside for investors. Recent quarterly results highlighted a net income of US$9 million on sales of US$322.66 million, reflecting strong operational performance. However, significant insider selling and store closures indicate some internal challenges that may need addressing to sustain momentum in the coming years.

NYSE:NGVC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
NYSE:NGVC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

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