Unveiling August 2024's Hidden Gems in the United States

The market is up 2.9% in the last 7 days, with all sectors gaining ground. In the last year, the market has climbed 17%, and earnings are expected to grow by 15% per annum over the next few years. In such a robust environment, identifying stocks that combine strong fundamentals with growth potential can be particularly rewarding for investors seeking hidden gems.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

Click here to see the full list of 223 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

BitFuFu (NasdaqCM:FUFU)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: BitFuFu Inc. offers digital asset mining and cloud-mining services in Singapore, with a market cap of $729.80 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Internet Software & Services segment, amounting to $370.55 million.

BitFuFu has shown remarkable earnings growth of 2285.5% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Software industry average of 23.3%. Despite its high volatility in share price recently, BitFuFu's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 13.1%, and its interest payments are well covered by EBIT with a coverage ratio of 4.5x. Recent board changes include appointing Huaiyu Liu and Joshua Kewei Cui as independent directors, bringing extensive financial expertise to the company’s leadership team.

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

• Examine BitFuFu'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 $651.87 million.

Operations: Sezzle generates revenue primarily from lending to end-customers, totaling $192.69 million.

Sezzle, a rising player in the financial sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 434.8% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. Its debt to equity ratio improved significantly from 1676.6% to 137% over five years, indicating better financial health. Recently added to multiple Russell indexes and reporting a net income of US$29.7 million for Q2 2024 compared to US$1.14 million last year, Sezzle is gaining traction with strategic partnerships like the Minnesota Timberwolves deal and new product features such as Spanish-language support on its app.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Sezzle.

• Understand Sezzle's track record by examining our Past report.

XPEL (NasdaqCM:XPEL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: XPEL, Inc. is a company that focuses on selling, distributing, and installing protective films and coatings globally with a market cap of $1.23 billion.

Operations: XPEL generates revenue primarily from its Auto Parts & Accessories segment, amounting to $408.24 million. The company's market cap stands at $1.23 billion.

XPEL, a niche 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 32.1% below estimated fair value and boasts high-quality earnings with EBIT covering interest payments by 48 times. However, recent negative earnings growth of -3.1%, compared to the industry average of -0.01%, and ongoing legal issues may impact investor sentiment moving forward.

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

• Learn about XPEL's historical performance.

Key Takeaways

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