Discovering Three Hidden Gems Among US Small Caps With Strong Potential

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it is up 28% over the past year with earnings expected to grow by 15% per annum in the coming years. In this environment, identifying small-cap stocks with strong potential often involves finding companies that are poised for growth and can capitalize on favorable economic conditions.

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%	★★★★★★
Franklin Financial Services	173.21%	5.55%	-1.86%	★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding	NA	7.87%	8.22%	★★★★★★
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%	★★★★★★
Parker Drilling	46.05%	0.86%	52.25%	★★★★★★
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 236 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

IBEX (NasdaqGM:IBEX)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: IBEX Limited offers comprehensive technology-enabled customer lifecycle experience solutions globally, with a market capitalization of $340.83 million.

Operations: IBEX generates revenue primarily from its Business Process Outsourcing segment, which amounts to $513.68 million. The company's market capitalization is approximately $340.83 million.

IBEX, a dynamic player in the professional services industry, is making waves with its robust financial health and strategic expansions. The company has no debt, a significant improvement from five years ago when the debt-to-equity ratio was 361.6%. Over the past five years, earnings have surged by 41% annually. Recent developments include a $4.67 million share buyback and an expansion in Honduras that increased operational capacity by 35%, creating about 250 jobs. With earnings guidance for fiscal year 2025 raised to between $515 million and $525 million, IBEX appears poised for continued growth.

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L.B. Foster (NasdaqGS:FSTR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: L.B. Foster Company offers engineered and manufactured products and services for building and infrastructure projects across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally, with a market cap of $314.83 million.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Rail, Technologies, and Services segment, which generated $317.01 million. Segment adjustments accounted for $220.45 million.

L.B. Foster, a smaller player in the industry, is making strategic moves with investments in rail technologies and a new precast concrete facility to boost revenue and improve gross margins by 2025. Despite facing challenges like declining sales, the company reported net income of US$35.91 million for Q3 2024, a significant jump from US$0.52 million last year. Their debt-to-equity ratio has improved from 52.7% to 37.3% over five years, showing financial prudence. The company also repurchased over 330,000 shares recently for US$6.62 million under its buyback program to enhance shareholder value amidst weak demand concerns in key markets.

• L.B. Foster's investments in rail technologies and a new precast concrete facility aim to drive revenue growth and improve margins by 2025; click here to explore the full narrative on the company's strategic initiatives.

Yalla Group (NYSE:YALA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Yalla Group Limited operates a social networking and gaming platform primarily in the Middle East and North Africa region, with a market cap of $702.20 million.

Operations: Yalla Group generates revenue primarily from its social networking and entertainment platform, which reported $329.77 million in revenue. The company's net profit margin is a key financial metric to consider when evaluating its profitability.

Yalla Group is making strides in the MENA region by targeting mid-core and hard-core gaming markets, with a focus on premium game development. This expansion strategy is likely to boost revenue, projected at a 6.2% annual growth over the next three years, though rising costs and regulatory taxes could affect net margins. Recent earnings show sales of US$88.92 million for Q3 2024, up from US$85.19 million last year, with net income at US$39.85 million compared to US$36.23 million previously. The company repurchased 1,736,383 shares for $7 million recently and trades below its estimated fair value at $4.42 per share against a target of $6.1 per share.

• Yalla Group is expanding into MENA's mid-core and hard-core gaming markets. Click here to explore the full narrative on Yalla Group's strategic growth initiatives.

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