Undiscovered Gems In The US Three Promising Small Caps To Watch

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it has experienced a robust 28% rise over the past 12 months, with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks that have not yet captured widespread attention can offer unique opportunities for investors seeking potential growth.

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%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares	17.84%	4.83%	6.58%	★★★★★★
Omega Flex	NA	0.39%	2.57%	★★★★★★
First Northern Community Bancorp	NA	7.65%	11.17%	★★★★★★
Teekay	NA	-3.71%	60.91%	★★★★★★
Parker Drilling	46.05%	0.86%	52.25%	★★★★★★
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%	★★★★☆☆

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Weyco Group (NasdaqGS:WEYS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Weyco Group, Inc. designs and distributes footwear for men, women, and children with a market capitalization of $341.73 million.

Operations: Weyco Group generates revenue primarily from its wholesale segment, contributing $227.14 million, followed by retail at $38.52 million. The company's financial performance is characterized by a focus on these key revenue streams within the footwear industry.

Weyco Group, a smaller player in the footwear industry, showcases an intriguing mix of financial stability and challenges. Despite being debt-free with high-quality earnings, recent insider selling raises eyebrows. The company's shares are trading 46.8% below estimated fair value, indicating potential for upside if market perceptions shift. However, earnings growth has lagged at -9.4%, compared to the industry average of -17.5%. Recent financials reveal a dip in third-quarter sales to US$74 million from US$84 million last year and net income of US$8 million down from US$9 million previously, reflecting ongoing operational hurdles.

• Dive into the specifics of Weyco Group here with our thorough health report.

• Gain insights into Weyco Group's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Biglari Holdings (NYSE:BH.A)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Biglari Holdings Inc. is a diversified holding company that operates and franchises restaurants in the United States, with a market capitalization of approximately $718.65 million.

Operations: Biglari Holdings generates revenue from various segments, including restaurant operations with Steak n Shake contributing $241.60 million and Western Sizzlin adding $10.61 million. The company also benefits from its insurance operations, with First Guard and Southern Pioneer providing $37.65 million and $26.57 million, respectively. Additionally, oil and gas operations through Southern Oil and Abraxas Petroleum contribute a combined total of approximately $37.70 million to the revenue stream.

Biglari Holdings, a small-cap player, has shown impressive earnings growth of 151.2% over the past year, outpacing the hospitality sector's 14%. The company reported a substantial one-off gain of US$39.8M in its recent financials, which likely skewed results positively. With a price-to-earnings ratio at 14.1x, it remains attractively valued against the broader US market's 19.1x average. Over five years, Biglari has significantly reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 30% to just 1.5%, reflecting prudent financial management and positioning for potential future opportunities in its industry landscape.

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• Assess Biglari Holdings' past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

National Presto Industries (NYSE:NPK)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: National Presto Industries, Inc. operates in North America, offering housewares and small appliances, defense products, and safety solutions with a market cap of approximately $660.19 million.

Operations: The company's primary revenue stream is from its defense segment, generating $249.79 million, followed by housewares and small appliances at $100.84 million, and safety products contributing $1.33 million.

National Presto Industries has shown resilience, with earnings growing 43.5% over the past year, surpassing its industry growth of 21.3%. Despite a decline in earnings by 11.4% annually over five years, the company remains debt-free and trades at a value estimated to be 28.1% below fair market value. Recent reports indicate an increase in third-quarter sales to US$91.82 million from US$83.14 million last year, while net income rose to US$8.08 million from US$7.02 million during the same period, reflecting its competitive edge despite challenges in free cash flow positivity.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of National Presto Industries stock in this health report.

• Explore historical data to track National Presto Industries' performance over time in our Past section.

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