Undiscovered Gems In United States To Watch This August 2024

The market is up 4.5% in the last 7 days, with all sectors gaining ground, and has risen 22% over the last 12 months. With earnings forecast to grow by 15% annually, identifying stocks that are poised to benefit from this momentum can be particularly rewarding.

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%	★★★★★★
River Financial	122.41%	16.43%	18.50%	★★★★★★
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%	★★★★★☆
Tiptree	68.59%	20.55%	20.06%	★★★★★☆
FRMO	0.19%	6.49%	15.82%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 221 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Sezzle (NasdaqCM:SEZL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Sezzle Inc. operates as a technology-enabled payments company primarily in the United States and Canada, with a market cap of $708.21 million.

Operations: Sezzle generates revenue primarily from lending to end-customers, amounting to $192.69 million. The company has a market cap of $708.21 million.

Sezzle has demonstrated significant growth, with earnings skyrocketing 434.8% over the past year, outpacing the Diversified Financial industry’s 14.4%. Its net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 21.6%, and EBIT covers interest payments by 4.9 times. Recently, Sezzle's partnership with the Minnesota Timberwolves and its expansion into Spanish-language capabilities underscore its commitment to inclusivity and broadening market reach, making it a compelling contender in the financial services sector.

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

• Explore historical data to track Sezzle's performance over time in our Past section.

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 $1.25 billion.

Operations: XPEL generates revenue primarily from its Auto Parts & Accessories segment, which accounted for $408.24 million. The company's market cap stands at $1.25 billion.

XPEL, a notable player in the auto components industry, has seen its debt to equity ratio rise from 4.6% to 5.6% over five years. Despite this, the company boasts high-quality earnings and a robust EBIT coverage of interest payments at 48.1x. Trading at 30.6% below estimated fair value, XPEL's earnings are expected to grow by 14.74% annually despite recent legal challenges alleging misleading statements about market share and revenue growth projections between November 2023 and May 2024.

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

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

SIGA Technologies (NasdaqGM:SIGA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: SIGA Technologies, Inc. is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company that focuses on health security-related markets in the United States, with a market cap of $673.01 million.

Operations: The company's primary revenue stream comes from its pharmaceuticals segment, which generated $172.96 million.

SIGA Technologies has shown impressive earnings growth of 195.3% over the past year, outpacing the Pharmaceuticals industry average of 13%. Trading at 62% below its estimated fair value, it offers a compelling investment opportunity. Recent Q2 results revealed revenue of US$21.81 million and net income of US$1.83 million, a significant improvement from last year's net loss of US$2.88 million. Additionally, SIGA is debt-free and enjoys high-quality earnings with positive free cash flow.

• Take a closer look at SIGA Technologies' potential here in our health report.

• Understand SIGA Technologies' track record by examining our Past report.

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