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Discovering Undiscovered Gems in the United States for August 2024
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
The market has climbed by 3.6% over the past week, with every sector up and the Information Technology sector leading the way. The market is up 20% over the last 12 months, and earnings are expected to grow by 15% per annum over the next few years. In this favorable environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be particularly rewarding for investors seeking undiscovered gems in the United States.
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% | -0.32% | 6.73% | ★★★★★★ |
Jiayin Group | NA | 23.46% | 30.79% | ★★★★★★ |
QDM International | NA | 123.47% | 83.88% | ★★★★★★ |
Teekay | NA | -6.48% | 55.79% | ★★★★★★ |
Mission Bancorp | 25.37% | 16.23% | 20.16% | ★★★★★★ |
Omega Flex | NA | 1.31% | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
First Northern Community Bancorp | NA | 7.12% | 10.04% | ★★★★★★ |
CSP | 2.17% | -5.57% | 73.73% | ★★★★★☆ |
Valhi | 38.71% | 2.57% | -19.76% | ★★★★★☆ |
FRMO | 0.19% | 6.49% | 15.82% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
BitFuFu (NasdaqCM:FUFU)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: BitFuFu Inc., with a market cap of $775.41 million, offers digital asset mining and cloud-mining services in Singapore.
Operations: With a market cap of $775.41 million, BitFuFu generates revenue primarily from its Internet Software & Services segment, amounting to $370.55 million.
BitFuFu, a promising player in the software industry, saw its earnings skyrocket by 2285.5% over the past year, far outpacing the industry's average growth of 23.3%. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.9x, it offers better value compared to the industry average of 34.3x. Despite high volatility in its share price recently and not being free cash flow positive, BitFuFu's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 13.1%, with interest payments well covered by EBIT (4.5x coverage). Recent board changes include appointing Huaiyu Liu as an independent director and audit committee chairperson, bringing over two decades of finance experience to strengthen governance and strategic planning.
- Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of BitFuFu.
Gain insights into BitFuFu's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.
Sezzle (NasdaqCM:SEZL)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Sezzle Inc. is a technology-enabled payments company operating mainly in the United States and Canada, with a market cap of $662.79 million.
Operations: Sezzle generates revenue primarily through lending to end-customers, amounting to $192.69 million. The company's net profit margin is a key financial metric to consider.
Sezzle has made significant strides, reporting a 434.8% earnings growth over the past year and reducing its debt to equity ratio from 1676.6% to 137% in five years. The recent partnership with the Minnesota Timberwolves highlights their strategic marketing efforts, while their price-to-earnings ratio of 16.9x suggests good value compared to the US market average of 17.1x. Additionally, Sezzle's net income surged to $29.7 million in Q2 2024 from $1.14 million a year ago, showcasing robust financial health and growth potential
- Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Sezzle's health report.
Assess Sezzle's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.
XPEL (NasdaqCM:XPEL)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: XPEL, Inc. operates globally in the sale, distribution, and installation of protective films and coatings with a market cap of approximately $1.21 billion.
Operations: XPEL generates revenue primarily from its Auto Parts & Accessories segment, which reported $408.24 million in sales.
XPEL, a player in the auto components sector, has seen its debt to equity ratio rise from 4.6% to 5.6% over five years. Despite this, it trades at nearly 30% below fair value and boasts high-quality earnings with EBIT covering interest payments by a factor of 48.1x. However, recent legal issues have surfaced with class action lawsuits alleging misleading statements about market share and revenue growth between late 2023 and mid-2024 impacting investor confidence.
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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
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About NasdaqCM:XPEL
XPEL
Sells, distributes, and installs protective films and coatings worldwide.
Excellent balance sheet with acceptable track record.