Discovering Undiscovered Gems in the United States December 2024

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen 2.8%, contributing to a remarkable 24% climb over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually in the coming years. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks that are not yet widely recognized but have strong potential for growth can be key to uncovering hidden opportunities.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Eagle Financial Services	170.75%	12.30%	1.92%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
Franklin Financial Services	173.21%	5.55%	-1.86%	★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares	17.84%	4.83%	6.58%	★★★★★★
Omega Flex	NA	0.39%	2.57%	★★★★★★
First Northern Community Bancorp	NA	7.65%	11.17%	★★★★★★
Teekay	NA	-3.71%	60.91%	★★★★★★
ASA Gold and Precious Metals	NA	7.11%	-35.88%	★★★★★☆
Pure Cycle	5.31%	-4.44%	-5.74%	★★★★★☆
FRMO	0.13%	19.43%	29.70%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 243 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Pathward Financial (NasdaqGS:CASH)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Pathward Financial, Inc. is a bank holding company for Pathward, National Association, offering a range of banking products and services across the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $1.81 billion.

Operations: Pathward Financial generates revenue primarily from its Consumer and Commercial segments, contributing $426.17 million and $251.14 million, respectively. The company's market capitalization is approximately $1.81 billion.

Pathward Financial, with assets totaling US$7.5 billion and equity of US$839.6 million, stands out in the financial sector with its strategic focus on high-yield finance loans and asset optimization. The company has a robust allowance for bad loans at 109% and maintains a low-risk funding profile with 88% of liabilities sourced from customer deposits. Recent actions include repurchasing 236,308 shares for US$14.99 million between July and September 2024, reflecting confidence in its value proposition as it trades significantly below fair value estimates by about 70%. Despite challenges like economic uncertainties, Pathward's earnings growth of 3.5% last year surpasses the industry average decline of -11.8%, indicating resilience amidst market pressures.

• Pathward Financial aims to boost returns by reallocating capital into high-yield finance loans. Click here to explore the full narrative on Pathward Financial's strategic initiatives.

Gatos Silver (NYSE:GATO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Gatos Silver, Inc. focuses on the exploration, development, and production of precious metals and has a market cap of $980.72 million.

Operations: Gatos Silver generates revenue primarily from the sale of precious metals. The company's financial performance is influenced by production costs and market prices for these metals.

Gatos Silver has been making waves with its impressive 542.8% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing the Metals and Mining industry's -29.4%. Despite a notable one-off loss of US$11.6 million impacting recent financial results, the company remains debt-free and cash flow positive, highlighting its robust financial health. The recent strategic alliances with Dowa Metals & Mining enhance Gatos Silver's management rights within their joint venture, allowing for full consolidation of financial statements starting January 2025. These developments position Gatos Silver for potential growth as it continues to explore and expand its Los Gatos district operations in Mexico.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Gatos Silver with our comprehensive health report here.

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

Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Stewart Information Services Corporation operates through its subsidiaries to offer title insurance and real estate transaction-related services both in the United States and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.95 billion.

Operations: Stewart Information Services generates revenue primarily from its Title (including Mortgage Services) segment, contributing approximately $2.05 billion, and Real Estate Solutions segment, adding around $333.08 million.

Stewart Information Services, a nimble player in the title insurance industry, has shown promising growth with earnings surging 70% over the past year, outpacing the broader insurance sector's 36.6%. The company's debt to equity ratio rose from 13.3% to 31.5% over five years but remains manageable with a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio at 16%. Recent financials reveal robust performance; Q3 revenue hit US$667 million up from US$602 million last year, while net income doubled to US$30 million. Despite significant insider selling recently, Stewart trades at a value below fair estimates and maintains high-quality earnings.

• Stewart Information Services is leveraging technology to boost efficiency and market share. Click here to explore the detailed narrative on their strategic growth initiatives.

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