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Exploring 3 Undiscovered Gems in the US Market

As major U.S. stock indexes experience volatility, with recent Nvidia-led gains evaporating and economic indicators presenting a mixed picture, investors are increasingly seeking opportunities beyond the usual market giants. In such an environment, identifying undiscovered gems in the small-cap sector can offer potential for growth, as these companies often thrive on innovation and niche market strategies that may be less affected by broader market swings.

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Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
First Bancorp57.63%1.47%-2.43%★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares1.99%2.14%1.63%★★★★★★
Tri-County Financial Group102.20%-2.69%-15.63%★★★★★★
Franklin Financial Services127.01%5.48%-4.56%★★★★★★
Senstar TechnologiesNA-18.50%29.50%★★★★★★
Affinity Bancshares43.06%2.84%3.44%★★★★★★
Epsilon EnergyNA2.43%-4.36%★★★★★★
First Northern Community BancorpNA7.79%11.96%★★★★★★
ASA Gold and Precious MetalsNA13.18%16.77%★★★★★☆
Seneca Foods41.64%2.31%-23.77%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 294 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Agora (API)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Agora, Inc. operates a real-time engagement platform-as-a-service across the United States, the People's Republic of China, and internationally, with a market cap of $327.52 million.

Operations: Agora generates revenue primarily through its real-time engagement platform-as-a-service, catering to various international markets. The company incurs costs related to service delivery, which impact its profitability.

Agora is making waves in the tech sector with its real-time engagement platform, which benefits from increased digital engagement and remote work trends. The company reported a turnaround with a net income of US$2.74 million for Q3 2025, compared to a net loss of US$24.18 million the previous year, while revenue rose to US$35.37 million from US$31.57 million. Agora's partnership with OpenAI enhances its Conversational AI Engine, offering advanced features like automated greetings and mixed-modality interaction, positioning it well for future growth despite challenges such as leadership turnover and customer concentration risks.

API Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2025
API Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2025

Liquidity Services (LQDT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Liquidity Services, Inc. operates e-commerce marketplaces and offers auction tools and value-added services both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $708.45 million.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG) segment, which generated $325.62 million, followed by GovDeals at $83.90 million and Capital Assets Group (CAG) at $37.51 million.

Liquidity Services, a nimble player in the commercial services sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings soaring 33.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 2.4%. The company remains debt-free for five years and trades at a discount of 27.6% below its estimated fair value. Recent financials highlight robust revenue growth from $363 million to $477 million and net income climbing to $28 million from $20 million. A new share repurchase program worth US$15 million reflects confidence in future prospects, though market shifts and competition pose potential challenges to sustaining this momentum.

LQDT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2025
LQDT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Nov 2025

Park Aerospace (PKE)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Park Aerospace Corp. is an aerospace company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced composite materials for composite structures in the aerospace market across North America, Asia, and Europe, with a market cap of $373.63 million.

Operations: Park Aerospace generates revenue primarily from its Aerospace & Defense segment, which accounted for $63.13 million. The company's market cap stands at $373.63 million.

Park Aerospace, a nimble player in the aerospace sector, showcases robust financial health with no debt and consistent free cash flow. Over the past five years, its earnings have increased at a modest 0.7% annually, reflecting high-quality earnings despite not outpacing industry growth. Recent figures reveal net income of US$2.4 million for Q2 2025, up from US$2.07 million the previous year, alongside sales of US$16.38 million compared to last year's US$16.71 million for the same period. The company completed a share buyback program worth US$9.29 million in August 2025, indicating confidence in its valuation and future prospects.

PKE Debt to Equity as at Nov 2025
PKE Debt to Equity as at Nov 2025

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About NYSE:PKE

Park Aerospace

An aerospace company, develops and manufactures solution and hot-melt advanced composite materials used to produce composite structures for the aerospace market in North America, Asia, and Europe.

Flawless balance sheet with acceptable track record.

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