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The market is up 4.1% in the last 7 days, with all sectors gaining ground. In the last year, the market has climbed 25%, and earnings are expected to grow by 15% per annum over the next few years. In this favorable environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be particularly rewarding. Here are three undiscovered gems in the United States market that could offer promising opportunities for investors.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States
Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Morris State Bancshares | 10.20% | -0.32% | 6.73% | ★★★★★★ |
National Presto Industries | NA | 1.58% | -11.29% | ★★★★★★ |
John B. Sanfilippo & Son | 12.65% | 3.66% | 8.36% | ★★★★★★ |
Teekay | NA | -6.48% | 55.79% | ★★★★★★ |
Mission Bancorp | 25.37% | 16.23% | 20.16% | ★★★★★★ |
Omega Flex | NA | 1.31% | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
First Northern Community Bancorp | NA | 7.12% | 10.04% | ★★★★★★ |
Valhi | 38.71% | 2.57% | -19.76% | ★★★★★☆ |
Tiptree | 68.59% | 20.55% | 20.06% | ★★★★★☆ |
FRMO | 0.17% | 12.99% | 23.62% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Merchants Bancorp
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Merchants Bancorp operates as a diversified bank holding company in the United States with a market cap of $1.99 billion.
Operations: Merchants Bancorp generates revenue primarily from Banking ($324.39 million), Mortgage Warehousing ($132.25 million), and Multi-Family Mortgage Banking ($155.67 million) segments.
Merchants Bancorp, with total assets of US$18.2B and total equity of US$1.9B, has seen its earnings grow by 40.6% over the past year, outperforming the Diversified Financial industry’s 12.5%. Total deposits stand at US$14.9B while loans are at US$10.9B with a net interest margin of 3.1%. The company trades at 60% below its estimated fair value and maintains a low level of bad loans (1.3%). Recent announcements include quarterly dividends for common and preferred stocks payable in October 2024.
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Photronics
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Photronics, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells photomask products and services across the United States, Taiwan, China, Korea, Europe, and other international markets with a market cap of $1.51 billion.
Operations: Photronics generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of photomask products, totaling $885.01 million. The company has a market cap of $1.51 billion.
Photronics, Inc. stands out with its recent inclusion in multiple Russell indexes, reflecting its growth potential. Despite a 5% drop in net income to US$36.25 million for Q2 2024, the company’s earnings per share from continuing operations reached US$0.59. Over the past year, earnings grew by 9.9%, outperforming the semiconductor industry average of -5.9%. Trading at 66% below fair value estimates and being debt-free further enhances its appeal as an undervalued investment opportunity in this sector.
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Central Securities
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Central Securities Corp. is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of $1.25 billion.
Operations: The investment manager generates revenue primarily through management fees and investment income. With a market cap of $1.25 billion, it focuses on maximizing returns from its portfolio investments.
Central Securities Corporation reported a significant earnings growth of 67% over the past year, outpacing the Capital Markets industry average of 16.5%. The company is debt-free and has been for the last five years, which eliminates concerns about interest coverage. A notable one-off gain of US$277.1 million impacted its financial results for the 12 months ending June 30, 2024. Trading at approximately 70% below its estimated fair value, Central Securities appears undervalued in today's market.
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Summing It All Up
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