Yahoo Finance Undiscovered Gems In The United States For August 2024
Over the last 7 days, the market has dropped 5.7%. As for the longer term, the market has risen by 14% in the last year and earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually. In this fluctuating environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be particularly rewarding. This article highlights three undiscovered gems in the United States 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 | 1.84% | -11.34% | ★★★★★★ |
Mission Bancorp | 25.37% | 16.23% | 20.16% | ★★★★★★ |
Teekay | NA | -6.48% | 55.79% | ★★★★★★ |
Omega Flex | NA | 1.31% | 3.88% | ★★★★★★ |
First Northern Community Bancorp | NA | 7.12% | 10.04% | ★★★★★★ |
Gravity | NA | 15.31% | 24.42% | ★★★★★★ |
Longduoduo | NA | 69.14% | 101.50% | ★★★★★★ |
CSP | 2.17% | -5.57% | 73.73% | ★★★★★☆ |
FRMO | 0.19% | 6.49% | 15.82% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
United Fire Group
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: United Fire Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer property and casualty insurance services to individuals and businesses across the United States, with a market cap of $472.28 million.
Operations: United Fire Group generates revenue primarily from premiums earned on property and casualty insurance policies. The company's cost structure includes claims expenses, underwriting costs, and other operational expenditures. Net profit margin is a key metric to monitor for this insurer.
United Fire Group (UFG) has emerged as a promising player, reporting US$301.17 million in Q2 2024 revenue, up from US$267.09 million last year. The company turned around its financials with a net loss of US$2.74 million compared to a previous loss of US$56.38 million in the same period last year and achieved profitability over the past year, showcasing high-quality earnings and zero debt for five years now. Additionally, UFG's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 12.8x versus the broader market's 17.1x, indicating potential value for investors seeking growth within this sector.
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CompX International
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: CompX International Inc. manufactures and sells security products and recreational marine components primarily in North America, with a market cap of $284.81 million.
Operations: CompX International generates revenue from the sale of security products and recreational marine components. The company has a market cap of $284.81 million.
CompX International, a small cap player in the commercial services sector, has shown solid financial health with no debt for the past five years and high-quality earnings. Despite a 6% earnings growth last year, it lagged behind the industry’s 11.9%. Over five years, however, CompX's earnings have grown at an impressive annual rate of 10.8%. Trading at 63% below estimated fair value and recently added to multiple Russell indices, its stock remains highly volatile.
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company, with a market cap of $367.16 million, designs, markets, and distributes small electric household and specialty housewares appliances in the United States and internationally.
Operations: HBB generated $644.78 million in revenue. The company's net profit margin is 2.34%.
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding has shown impressive earnings growth of 316.6% over the past year, significantly outperforming the Consumer Durables industry’s -2.6%. The company is trading at 56.4% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Net debt to equity ratio stands satisfactorily at 8%, and interest payments are well covered by EBIT with a coverage of 40.7x. Recent earnings reports highlight a net income increase to US$5.99 million from US$0.11 million in Q2 compared to last year.
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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:UFCS NYSEAM:CIX and NYSE:HBB.
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