Undiscovered Gems in United States for September 2024

Over the last 7 days, the market has dropped 2.7%, yet it remains up 21% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can uncover hidden opportunities for investors.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Morris State Bancshares	10.20%	-0.28%	6.97%	★★★★★★
River Financial	122.41%	16.43%	18.50%	★★★★★★
First Ottawa Bancshares	85.49%	7.25%	25.81%	★★★★★★
Teekay	NA	-6.48%	55.79%	★★★★★★
Mission Bancorp	25.37%	16.23%	20.16%	★★★★★★
First Northern Community Bancorp	NA	7.12%	10.04%	★★★★★★
Omega Flex	NA	1.31%	3.88%	★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A	311.64%	21.07%	24.77%	★★★★★☆
Valhi	38.71%	2.57%	-19.76%	★★★★★☆
FRMO	0.17%	12.99%	23.62%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 213 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Lifeway Foods (NasdaqGM:LWAY)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of $295.37 million.

Operations: Lifeway Foods generates revenue primarily from its cultured dairy products, amounting to $176.78 million.

Lifeway Foods, a small cap company, has shown impressive performance with earnings growing by 139% over the past year, significantly outpacing the food industry's 3%. The company's recent Q2 results reported US$49.16 million in sales and US$3.78 million in net income. Lifeway is debt-free and trades at 54% below its estimated fair value. Despite internal governance challenges, including calls for board changes and anti-nepotism policies, it remains a strong performer with high-quality earnings.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Lifeway Foods' health report.

• Gain insights into Lifeway Foods' past trends and performance with our Past report.

Cricut (NasdaqGS:CRCT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Cricut, Inc. designs, markets, and distributes a creativity platform that allows users to create professional-looking handmade goods, with a market cap of $1.28 billion.

Operations: Cricut generates revenue primarily through the sale of its creativity platform, which includes hardware, digital content, and accessories. The company's gross profit margin stands at 43%.

Cricut's financial health is solid, with no debt and high-quality earnings. The company repurchased 1.41 million shares for US$8.86 million recently, reflecting confidence in its value, which trades at 49.4% below fair value estimates. Despite a revenue dip to US$167.95 million in Q2 2024 from US$177.77 million a year ago, net income rose to US$19.77 million from US$16.02 million, showcasing strong profitability and resilience amidst industry challenges.

• Click here and access our complete health analysis report to understand the dynamics of Cricut.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Cricut's's past performance.

Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:LOMA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cement and its derivatives in Argentina, with a market cap of approximately $847.22 million.

Operations: Loma Negra generates revenue primarily from the sale of cement, masonry cement, and lime (ARS 337.88 billion), followed by its railroad operations (ARS 32.78 billion) and concrete sales (ARS 31.52 billion). The company's net profit margin is a key indicator to consider when evaluating its financial health.

Loma Negra, a notable player in the Basic Materials sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 369.3% over the past year, far outpacing the industry average of 36.1%. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 32%, down from 36.6% five years ago. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.4x, it offers good value compared to the broader US market's 17.7x P/E ratio. Recent buybacks included repurchasing 65,624 shares for ARS0.41 million earlier this year.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima with our detailed analytical health report.

• Gain insights into Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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