Three Undiscovered Gems in the US Market

In the last week, the United States market has stayed flat, yet it is up 24% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 15% annually. In such a dynamic environment, identifying stocks that are not only resilient but also poised for growth can uncover potential opportunities in lesser-known companies.

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%	-0.28%	6.97%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Franklin Financial Services	173.21%	5.55%	-1.86%	★★★★★★
Cashmere Valley Bank	15.51%	5.80%	3.51%	★★★★★★
Oakworth Capital	31.49%	14.78%	4.46%	★★★★★★
Teekay	NA	-3.71%	60.91%	★★★★★★
Parker Drilling	46.05%	0.86%	52.25%	★★★★★★
ASA Gold and Precious Metals	NA	7.11%	-35.88%	★★★★★☆
FRMO	0.08%	38.78%	45.85%	★★★★★☆
Pure Cycle	5.15%	-2.61%	-6.23%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 269 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Tiptree (NasdaqCM:TIPT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Tiptree Inc. operates through its subsidiaries to provide specialty insurance products and related services primarily in the United States, with a market capitalization of $754.83 million.

Operations: The company's primary revenue stream is from its insurance segment, generating $1.92 billion. The mortgage segment contributes $57.18 million to the overall revenue.

Tiptree's recent performance paints a promising picture with earnings growth of 411% over the past year, significantly outpacing the insurance industry's 36%. This growth is supported by high-quality earnings and a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 5%, indicating financial stability. The company's interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at 5.5 times, reflecting strong operational efficiency. Despite no share repurchases recently, Tiptree distributed a special dividend of $0.25 per share in December 2024, alongside its regular quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, showcasing its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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

• Assess Tiptree's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

Donegal Group (NasdaqGS:DGIC.A)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Donegal Group Inc., with a market cap of $500.83 million, operates as an insurance holding company offering property and casualty insurance to both businesses and individuals.

Operations: Donegal Group generates revenue primarily from its Personal Lines and Commercial Lines segments, amounting to $389.62 million and $536.58 million respectively. Additionally, it earns $43.58 million from net investment income and has recorded investment gains of $6.97 million.

Donegal Group, a nimble player in the insurance sector, has been making strides with its debt to equity ratio decreasing from 9% to 6.8% over five years. The company boasts a robust financial position with cash exceeding total debt and interest payments covered 37 times by EBIT. Notably, Donegal's earnings surged by an impressive 152%, outpacing the industry’s growth of 35.6%. Despite facing challenges like weather-related risks and competitive pressures in workers' compensation, Donegal is poised for future growth through small business underwriting and modernization efforts aimed at boosting efficiency and profit margins.

• Donegal Group aims to boost growth by expanding small business commercial underwriting. Click here to explore how Donegal's strategic initiatives could impact its future performance.

Electromed (NYSEAM:ELMD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Electromed, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of airway clearance therapy products using high frequency chest wall oscillation therapy for pulmonary care across diverse age groups globally, with a market cap of $280.30 million.

Operations: Electromed generates revenue primarily from developing, manufacturing, and marketing medical equipment, with reported revenues of $57.06 million.

Electromed has been making waves with its impressive earnings growth of 99.7% over the past year, significantly outpacing the medical equipment industry's 20.7%. The company reported net income of US$1.47 million for Q1 2024, a substantial jump from US$0.155 million a year prior, reflecting high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow. Trading at an attractive valuation—88% below estimated fair value—Electromed remains debt-free, eliminating concerns about interest coverage and enhancing its financial flexibility. Despite this strong performance, recent insider selling could be worth monitoring as it might indicate differing views on future prospects among stakeholders.

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

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

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