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Unveiling Undiscovered Gems In The US Stock Market September 2024

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The United States market has climbed 1.6% in the last 7 days and is up 22% over the last 12 months, with earnings forecast to grow by 15% annually. In this favorable environment, identifying lesser-known stocks with strong growth potential can be particularly rewarding for investors seeking new opportunities.

Top 5 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Morris State Bancshares10.20%-0.28%6.97%★★★★★★
Mission Bancorp25.37%16.23%20.16%★★★★★★
TeekayNA-6.48%55.79%★★★★★★
Omega FlexNA1.31%3.88%★★★★★★
First Northern Community BancorpNA7.12%10.04%★★★★★★
Dril-QuipNA1.06%19.11%★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A311.64%21.07%24.77%★★★★★☆
Valhi38.71%2.57%-19.76%★★★★★☆
Innovex International12.24%18.91%15.98%★★★★★☆
QDM International36.42%107.08%78.76%★★★★★☆
FRMO0.17%12.99%23.62%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 210 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Limbach Holdings (NasdaqCM:LMB)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Limbach Holdings, Inc. operates as a building systems solution company in the United States with a market cap of $772.77 million.

Operations: Limbach generates revenue primarily through its Owner Direct Relationships (ODR) segment, which brought in $301.47 million, and its General Contractor Relationships (GCR) segment, contributing $210.20 million.

Limbach Holdings, a construction services company, has shown impressive earnings growth of 64.9% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 23.5%. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio has significantly improved from 88% to 7.2% over five years. Recent earnings reports indicate net income for Q2 at US$5.96 million compared to US$5.32 million last year, with basic EPS rising to US$0.53 from US$0.50 a year ago and full-year revenue guidance now set between $515 million and $535 million

NasdaqCM:LMB Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

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 $784.14 million.

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

Sezzle, a growing player in the BNPL space, has seen its debt to equity ratio drop from 1676.6% to 137% over five years. Earnings surged by 434.8% last year, outpacing the industry’s growth of 10.5%. Despite significant insider selling recently, Sezzle's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 21.6%. A new partnership with WebBank will enhance Sezzle's product offerings starting September 2024, potentially boosting its market presence and financial performance further.

NasdaqCM:SEZL Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

Teekay (NYSE:TK)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Teekay Corporation provides international crude oil and marine transportation services globally, with a market cap of $767.75 million.

Operations: Teekay generates revenue primarily from its Teekay Tankers segment, which brought in $1.23 billion. The company's net profit margin is a critical metric to evaluate its financial health and efficiency.

Teekay Corporation, a notable player in the shipping industry, is currently debt-free, having reduced its debt to equity ratio from 111.1% five years ago. Trading at 93.2% below fair value estimates and boasting high-quality earnings, Teekay seems undervalued. Recent earnings showed a net income of US$33.82 million for Q2 2024, down from US$40.34 million last year. The company also announced a US$40 million share repurchase program on September 9, 2024.

NYSE:TK Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

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