Undiscovered Gems in the US Market for December 2024

In the last week, the United States market has stayed flat, but it is up 27% over the past year with earnings expected to grow by 15% per annum over the next few years. In this environment, identifying undiscovered gems involves finding stocks that not only align with these growth trends but also possess unique qualities that set them apart from more widely recognized options.

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 238 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Lifeway Foods (NasdaqGM:LWAY)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Lifeway Foods, Inc. is a company that produces and markets probiotic-based products both in the United States and internationally, with a market capitalization of $362.26 million.

Operations: Lifeway generates revenue primarily from cultured dairy products, amounting to $181.98 million. The company's market capitalization is approximately $362.26 million.

Lifeway Foods, a prominent player in the U.S. kefir and probiotic market, has been making waves with its robust financial performance and strategic initiatives. The company boasts a debt-free status, having reduced its debt to equity ratio from 10% five years ago to zero today. Over the past year, Lifeway's earnings surged by 62%, significantly outpacing the food industry's modest growth of 0.6%. Despite rejecting Danone's acquisition offer of $27 per share as undervaluing their potential, Lifeway continues to focus on expanding its product line and international reach, particularly in markets like South Africa and UAE.

• Lifeway Foods is enhancing manufacturing and expanding internationally to boost growth. Click here to explore the full narrative on Lifeway Foods' strategic initiatives.

Consolidated Water (NasdaqGS:CWCO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. designs, constructs, manages, and operates water production and treatment plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, and the United States with a market cap of $407.12 million.

Operations: Consolidated Water generates revenue through four key segments: Bulk ($34.18 million), Retail ($31.99 million), Manufacturing ($18.90 million), and Services Excluding Manufacturing ($73.74 million).

Consolidated Water, a notable player in the water utilities sector, is making strategic moves with its $147 million desalination project in Hawaii and expansion into Colorado through the acquisition of REC. Despite these growth opportunities, challenges such as reduced construction revenue and seasonal sales fluctuations pose risks to profitability. Recent earnings show a dip in quarterly sales to US$33.39 million from US$49.85 million last year, while net income fell to US$4.45 million from US$8.61 million. With shares priced at US$25.85 and a target of US$38.5, potential upside exists if projected earnings are realized amidst competitive pressures.

• Consolidated Water's $147 million desalination project in Hawaii is key to future growth; click here to explore the full narrative on this strategic expansion.

X Financial (NYSE:XYF)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: X Financial offers personal finance services in the People's Republic of China and has a market cap of $397.49 million.

Operations: X Financial generates revenue primarily from personal finance services, reporting CN¥5.36 billion in this segment.

X Financial, a notable player in the consumer finance sector, has shown resilience with earnings growth of 5.6% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -5.8%. The company reported CNY 1,582 million in revenue for Q3 2024 compared to CNY 1,397 million a year prior and net income rose to CNY 376 million from CNY 347 million. Despite shareholder dilution this past year, X Financial reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 9.5 to 6.3 over five years and maintains more cash than total debt. Trading at a significant discount of around 75% below estimated fair value suggests potential upside for investors seeking undervalued opportunities in this space.

• Click here to discover the nuances of X Financial with our detailed analytical health report.

• Gain insights into X Financial's past trends and performance with our Past report.

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