Three Undiscovered Gems with Strong Financial Foundations

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it has shown a robust 32% rise over the past 12 months with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong financial foundations can be key to uncovering potential opportunities amidst market fluctuations.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Franklin Financial Services	173.21%	5.55%	-1.86%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Parker Drilling	46.25%	-0.33%	53.04%	★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares	17.84%	4.83%	6.58%	★★★★★★
Omega Flex	NA	0.39%	2.57%	★★★★★★
Teekay	NA	-3.71%	60.91%	★★★★★★
First Northern Community Bancorp	NA	7.65%	11.17%	★★★★★★
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%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 231 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Tiptree (NasdaqCM:TIPT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Tiptree Inc. operates through its subsidiaries to offer specialty insurance products and related services mainly within the United States, with a market capitalization of approximately $844.50 million.

Operations: Tiptree generates revenue primarily from its insurance segment, which accounts for $1.92 billion, and a smaller contribution from its mortgage operations at $57.18 million. The company's financial performance is significantly driven by the insurance sector's output within the U.S.

Tiptree, a nimble player in the insurance sector, showcases impressive earnings growth of 411.5% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 33.2%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 5.1%, reflecting prudent financial management as it reduced from 80.9% to 66% over five years. Recent financial results highlight revenue of US$494 million for Q3 and net income jumping to US$11.92 million from US$2.15 million year-over-year, with basic earnings per share rising to US$0.32 from US$0.06, indicating robust performance and potential for continued growth in its niche market space.

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

• Examine Tiptree's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Willdan Group (NasdaqGM:WLDN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Willdan Group, Inc. offers professional, technical, and consulting services mainly in the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $617.40 million.

Operations: Willdan Group generates revenue primarily from its Energy segment, which accounts for $487.28 million, and its Engineering and Consulting segment, contributing $90.13 million.

Willdan Group, a promising player in the professional services industry, has shown remarkable earnings growth of 840.1% over the past year. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 17.6%, indicating solid financial health. With interest payments well-covered by EBIT at 3.9 times, Willdan demonstrates robust operational efficiency. However, shareholder dilution occurred in the past year, which might concern some investors. Recent strategic moves include acquiring Enica Engineering and securing significant contracts like a $4.5 million deal with Bellflower City for building operations and fire plan inspections, underscoring its expanding market footprint in energy efficiency services and smart city solutions.

• Willdan Group's growth is driven by demand in Florida and Texas, and strategic acquisitions like Enica Engineering. Click here to explore the full narrative on Willdan Group.

Materialise (NasdaqGS:MTLS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Materialise NV is a company that offers additive manufacturing and medical software, along with 3D printing services across the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific, with a market cap of approximately $450.68 million.

Operations: Materialise generates revenue primarily from its Materialise Medical (€112.37 million), Materialise Software (€44.03 million), and Materialise Manufacturing (€109.99 million) segments.

Materialise, a nimble player in the 3D printing industry, has shown impressive growth with earnings soaring 274% over the past year, outpacing the software sector's average. The company reported third-quarter sales of €68.65 million, up from €60.13 million last year, despite a net income dip to €3.05 million due to a significant one-off loss of €9.4 million affecting its annual results. With debt levels reduced significantly from 90% to 18% over five years and more cash than total debt, Materialise seems well-positioned for future expansion supported by robust free cash flow generation and strong interest coverage capabilities.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Materialise's performance by reading our health report here.

• Evaluate Materialise's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

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