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Unveiling US Undiscovered Gems For December 2025

As the United States stock market continues to climb, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average nearing record highs, investors are keenly observing the ongoing tech share rally that has bolstered these gains. In this vibrant market environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks can be particularly rewarding; such stocks often offer unique growth opportunities that align well with current economic trends and technological advancements.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
First Bancorp57.63%1.47%-2.43%★★★★★★
Tri-County Financial Group102.20%-2.69%-15.63%★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares1.99%2.14%1.63%★★★★★★
Oakworth Capital40.91%15.96%11.47%★★★★★★
Sound Financial Bancorp34.24%1.40%-12.55%★★★★★★
Epsilon EnergyNA2.43%-4.36%★★★★★★
First Northern Community BancorpNA7.79%11.96%★★★★★★
FineMark Holdings114.54%2.38%-28.53%★★★★★★
Seneca Foods41.64%2.31%-23.77%★★★★★☆
Union Bankshares369.65%1.12%-7.45%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 298 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Hingham Institution for Savings (HIFS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hingham Institution for Savings offers a range of financial services to individuals and small businesses in the United States, with a market cap of $644.65 million.

Operations: Hingham Institution for Savings generates revenue primarily from its financial services segment, totaling $90.53 million. The company's net profit margin is a key financial metric to consider when evaluating its profitability.

Hingham Institution for Savings, a financial entity with $4.5 billion in assets and $461.7 million in equity, is making waves with its robust performance. Despite a 17.9% annual decline over five years, recent earnings surged by 95.4%, outpacing the industry average of 18.5%. The bank's liabilities are primarily low-risk customer deposits at 61%, while total loans stand at $3.9 billion with an insufficient bad loan allowance of 0.8%. With a P/E ratio of 14x below the market's average and plans to repurchase up to $20 million worth of shares, HIFS shows promise despite past challenges.

HIFS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2025
HIFS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2025

CRA International (CRAI)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: CRA International, Inc. offers economic, financial, and management consulting services globally and has a market capitalization of approximately $1.37 billion.

Operations: CRAI generates revenue primarily from professional and consulting services, amounting to $731.05 million.

CRA International, a relatively small player in the consulting space, has shown remarkable growth with earnings jumping 31.4% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. The company trades at 31.3% below its estimated fair value and maintains a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 36%. With free cash flow remaining positive and interest payments well-covered by EBIT at 16.8 times, CRAI's financial health appears robust. Recent buybacks of over 21,500 shares for $4 million highlight strategic capital allocation efforts amidst increased demand for advisory services driven by regulatory complexities and M&A activities.

CRAI Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2025
CRAI Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2025

Yalla Group (YALA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Yalla Group Limited operates a social networking and gaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa region, with a market cap of approximately $1.11 billion.

Operations: Yalla Group generates revenue primarily from its social networking and entertainment platform, with reported earnings of $348.90 million. The company's financial performance is influenced by its ability to manage costs associated with operating this platform. Gross profit margin trends are notable, reflecting the efficiency in managing production costs relative to revenue generation.

Yalla Group, a nimble player in the interactive media space, has demonstrated robust financial performance with earnings growing 33.8% annually over the past five years. The company is debt-free, eliminating concerns about interest coverage and showcasing prudent financial management. Recent earnings reports for Q3 2025 revealed net income of US$41 million, up from US$39.85 million the previous year, indicating solid profitability. Additionally, Yalla repurchased 1.49 million shares for US$10.9 million between July and September 2025 as part of its ongoing buyback program aimed at enhancing shareholder value by reducing share count and potentially boosting earnings per share further.

YALA Debt to Equity as at Dec 2025
YALA Debt to Equity as at Dec 2025

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About NasdaqGS:CRAI

CRA International

Provides economic, financial, and management consulting services worldwide.

Outstanding track record with adequate balance sheet.

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