Uncovering 3 Hidden Gems In The United States With Solid Fundamentals

In the last week, the market has been flat, but it is up 23% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 15% annually. In this environment, finding stocks with solid fundamentals can offer promising opportunities for investors seeking stability and growth.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding	34.31%	1.65%	4.46%	★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares	10.20%	-0.32%	6.73%	★★★★★★
Mission Bancorp	25.37%	16.23%	20.16%	★★★★★★
Teekay	NA	-6.48%	55.79%	★★★★★★
Omega Flex	NA	1.31%	3.88%	★★★★★★
First Northern Community Bancorp	NA	7.12%	10.04%	★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A	311.64%	21.07%	24.77%	★★★★★☆
Valhi	38.71%	2.57%	-19.76%	★★★★★☆
QDM International	36.42%	107.08%	78.76%	★★★★★☆
FRMO	0.17%	12.99%	23.62%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 217 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Karooooo (NasdaqCM:KARO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Karooooo Ltd. operates a mobility software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for connected vehicles across South Africa, the rest of Africa, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, and the United States with a market cap of $1.18 billion.

Operations: Karooooo Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Cartrack segment (ZAR 3.74 billion) and Karooooo Logistics (ZAR 355.99 million), with a segment adjustment of ZAR 193.22 million.

Karooooo, a small-cap company in the software industry, has shown impressive financial metrics. Its earnings growth over the past year was 33.5%, outpacing the industry average of 23.2%. The debt-to-equity ratio has improved significantly from 21.7% to just 3% over five years, indicating strong financial health. Trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.3x, it presents good value compared to peers averaging 38.3x in the sector.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Karooooo with our detailed analytical health report.

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

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 $762.86 million.

Operations: Sezzle generates revenue primarily through lending to end-customers, amounting to $192.69 million. The company's market cap stands at $762.86 million.

Sezzle's earnings surged by 434.8% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Diversified Financial industry’s 9.7%. With a net debt to equity ratio of 21.6%, its financial leverage is satisfactory, and it has successfully reduced its debt to equity ratio from 1676.6% to 137% in five years. Despite recent insider selling and share price volatility, Sezzle remains profitable with well-covered interest payments (4.9x EBIT), positioning it for continued growth in the BNPL sector.

• Take a closer look at Sezzle's potential here in our health report.

• Gain insights into Sezzle's past trends and performance with our Past report.

Photronics (NasdaqGS:PLAB)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Photronics, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells photomask products and services across the United States, Taiwan, China, Korea, Europe, and other international markets with a market cap of approximately $1.64 billion.

Operations: Photronics generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of photomasks, amounting to $871.79 million. The company's market cap is approximately $1.64 billion.

Photronics, Inc. has shown robust performance despite industry challenges, with earnings growing 19.8% over the past year, outpacing the semiconductor sector's -7.2%. The company reported third-quarter sales of US$210.98 million and net income of US$34.39 million, up from US$26.96 million a year ago. Trading at 61% below its estimated fair value and debt-free for five years now, Photronics seems well-positioned relative to peers in terms of valuation and financial health.

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

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

Summing It All Up

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