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Discovering Undiscovered Gems in the United States for January 2025

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Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 2.5% drop, although it remains up by 22% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks that are not only resilient but also poised for growth can be crucial for investors looking to uncover undiscovered gems.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
Eagle Financial Services170.75%12.30%1.92%★★★★★★
Omega FlexNA0.39%2.57%★★★★★★
Franklin Financial Services173.21%5.55%-1.86%★★★★★★
Wilson Bank HoldingNA7.87%8.22%★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares10.20%-0.28%6.97%★★★★★★
Parker Drilling46.05%0.86%52.25%★★★★★★
First Northern Community BancorpNA7.65%11.17%★★★★★★
TeekayNA-3.71%60.91%★★★★★★
ASA Gold and Precious MetalsNA7.11%-35.88%★★★★★☆
FRMO0.13%19.43%29.70%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 249 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Limbach Holdings (NasdaqCM:LMB)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Limbach Holdings, Inc. operates as a building systems solution company in the United States with a market cap of $1.08 billion.

Operations: Limbach Holdings generates revenue primarily through Owner Direct Relationships (ODR) at $328.65 million and General Contractor Relationships (GCR) at $189.18 million.

Limbach Holdings, a notable player in the construction sector, has demonstrated robust earnings growth of 36% over the past year, outpacing industry averages. The company is trading at 35% below its estimated fair value and boasts a significantly reduced debt-to-equity ratio from 95.9% to 6.8% over five years, indicating financial health and potential for value appreciation. Despite shareholder dilution last year, Limbach's strategic focus on Owner Direct Relationships and high-margin services like climate control rentals aims to bolster profitability and customer ties. Recent earnings reports show net income rising to US$21 million for nine months ending September 2024, up from US$15 million previously.

NasdaqCM:LMB Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

Conduent (NasdaqGS:CNDT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Conduent Incorporated offers digital business solutions and services across commercial, government, and transportation sectors globally, with a market cap of approximately $607.58 million.

Operations: Conduent generates revenue from three primary segments: Commercial ($1.88 billion), Government ($1.03 billion), and Transportation ($722 million). The company's financial performance is influenced by these diverse revenue streams, with segment adjustments totaling -$120 million.

Conduent, a smaller player in the professional services sector, has seen its debt to equity ratio improve from 74.7% to 69.9% over five years, reflecting better financial management. The company's net debt to equity stands at a satisfactory 31.5%, highlighting prudent leverage use. Despite becoming profitable recently, Conduent faces challenges with projected earnings declines averaging 104% annually over the next three years and shrinking profit margins from 0.6% to 0.3%. Recent strategic moves include forming alliances and expanding transportation solutions like the SEPTA fare gates project, which could enhance revenue streams despite current hurdles in profitability and cash flow stability.

NasdaqGS:CNDT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

Weyco Group (NasdaqGS:WEYS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Weyco Group, Inc. is a company that designs and distributes footwear for men, women, and children with a market capitalization of $326.30 million.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its wholesale segment, generating $227.14 million, followed by the retail segment at $38.52 million.

Weyco Group, a footwear company, is catching attention with its solid financial footing. Notably debt-free now, it has improved from a 8.1% debt to equity ratio five years ago. Despite recent negative earnings growth of 9.4%, it's still performing better than the industry average of 24.1%. Trading at roughly half its estimated fair value suggests potential upside for investors seeking undervalued opportunities. Recent events include a special $2 dividend per share and an auditor switch to Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year 2025, indicating strategic shifts in management and shareholder focus on returns.

NasdaqGS:WEYS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

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