In the last week, the United States market has stayed flat, but over the past 12 months, it has risen by an impressive 33%, with earnings expected to grow by 15% per annum in the coming years. In light of these conditions, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can uncover hidden gems that may offer promising opportunities for investors.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

IBEX

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: IBEX Limited offers comprehensive technology-enabled customer lifecycle experience solutions globally and has a market cap of $326.58 million.

Operations: IBEX Limited generates revenue primarily from its Business Process Outsourcing segment, which accounts for $513.68 million. The company's market cap stands at $326.58 million.

IBEX, a nimble player in the professional services sector, has shown commendable financial health with no debt and high-quality earnings. Over the past five years, its earnings have surged at an impressive 41.4% annually. Despite trading at a significant discount of 76.9% below estimated fair value, IBEX's recent quarterly results reveal steady growth with sales reaching US$129.72 million and net income at US$7.53 million for Q1 2025. The company repurchased shares worth US$3.13 million recently, reflecting confidence in its valuation amidst ongoing expansion efforts like their new AI solutions and Honduras operations enlargement.

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Jiayin Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Jiayin Group Inc., with a market cap of $345.77 million, operates in the People’s Republic of China offering online consumer finance services through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Jiayin Group generates revenue primarily from its online consumer finance services, amounting to CN¥6.02 billion. The company reports a market cap of $345.77 million.

Jiayin Group, a relatively small player in the financial sector, showcases a mixed performance. Despite trading at 89% below its estimated fair value, its net profit margin has slipped to 20% from last year's 31.9%. The company remains debt-free, which eliminates concerns about interest coverage. Recent earnings reports indicate sales of CNY 1.48 billion for Q2 2024 and net income of CNY 238 million, reflecting a dip from the previous year’s figures. Notably volatile share prices have been observed over recent months. Additionally, Jiayin completed a significant share buyback program worth US$13.9 million this year.

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EZCORP

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: EZCORP, Inc. operates pawn services in the United States and Latin America with a market capitalization of $644.29 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its U.S. Pawn segment at $818.54 million and Latin America Pawn segment at $318.95 million, with a negligible contribution from Other Investments.

EZCORP has been making waves with its strategic expansions in Latin America and the U.S., focusing on boosting market share through new stores and online growth. The company reported a strong financial performance, with full-year revenue reaching US$1.16 billion, up from US$1.05 billion last year, while net income more than doubled to US$83.1 million from US$38.46 million previously. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 8.3x suggests good value compared to the broader market's 19.1x, supported by high-quality earnings and satisfactory debt levels at a net debt-to-equity ratio of 17.9%.

• EZCORP's strategic expansion in Latin America boosts Pawn Loan Originations by 30%. Click here to explore the full narrative on EZCORP's growth strategy.

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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGM:IBEX NasdaqGM:JFIN and NasdaqGS:EZPW.

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