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Three Undiscovered Gems in the US Market

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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

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Morris State Bancshares10.20%-0.28%6.97%★★★★★★
Wilson Bank HoldingNA7.87%8.22%★★★★★★
Franklin Financial Services173.21%5.55%-1.86%★★★★★★
Cashmere Valley Bank15.51%5.80%3.51%★★★★★★
Oakworth Capital31.49%14.78%4.46%★★★★★★
TeekayNA-3.71%60.91%★★★★★★
Parker Drilling46.05%0.86%52.25%★★★★★★
ASA Gold and Precious MetalsNA7.11%-35.88%★★★★★☆
FRMO0.08%38.78%45.85%★★★★★☆
Pure Cycle5.15%-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.

NasdaqCM:TIPT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

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.

NasdaqGS:DGIC.A Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

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.

NYSEAM:ELMD Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

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