Uncovering Undiscovered Gems in the United States December 2024

Simply Wall St.
2024-12-11

In the last week, the United States market has stayed flat, yet it boasts a remarkable 30% increase over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually in the coming years. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks that are poised for growth and have yet to capture widespread attention can be key to uncovering true investment potential.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

Name Debt To Equity Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Health Rating
Franklin Financial Services 173.21% 5.55% -1.86% ★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding NA 7.87% 8.22% ★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares 17.84% 4.83% 6.58% ★★★★★★
Omega Flex NA 0.39% 2.57% ★★★★★★
Parker Drilling 46.05% 0.86% 52.25% ★★★★★★
Teekay NA -3.71% 60.91% ★★★★★★
First Northern Community Bancorp NA 7.65% 11.17% ★★★★★★
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 235 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Mid Penn Bancorp

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding company for Mid Penn Bank, offering commercial banking services to a diverse clientele including individuals and organizations, with a market cap of $603.76 million.

Operations: Mid Penn Bancorp generates revenue primarily through its full-service commercial banking and trust business, amounting to $173.42 million.

Mid Penn Bancorp, a financial player with assets totaling US$5.5 billion and equity of US$573.1 million, seems undervalued by 45.2% compared to its fair value estimate. The company boasts a strong bad loan allowance at 205%, indicating prudent risk management with non-performing loans at just 0.4%. Its earnings growth of 17.8% outpaces the industry average, suggesting robust performance despite recent shareholder dilution through a US$70 million equity offering in November 2024. With deposits reaching US$4.7 billion and loans at US$4.4 billion, it maintains stability through low-risk funding sources primarily from customer deposits.

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NasdaqGM:MPB Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Diamond Hill Investment Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. operates through its subsidiary, Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc., offering investment advisory and fund administration services in the United States with a market cap of $439.51 million.

Operations: Diamond Hill generates revenue primarily through its investment advisory and related services, amounting to $145.80 million. The company's market cap stands at $439.51 million.

Diamond Hill Investment Group, a nimble player in the financial sector, has been making waves with its robust performance. Over the past year, earnings surged by 13.6%, outpacing the Capital Markets industry growth of 12.9%. The firm is trading at 46% below its estimated fair value, presenting an intriguing opportunity for investors. Notably debt-free for five years and generating positive free cash flow, Diamond Hill recently reported a significant boost in net income to US$14.64 million from US$6.47 million year-on-year for Q3 2024. Additionally, it completed a substantial share buyback program worth US$45.21 million this year.

  • Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Diamond Hill Investment Group stock in this health report.
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NasdaqGS:DHIL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Investors Title

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Investors Title Company specializes in providing title insurance for residential, institutional, commercial, and industrial properties, with a market capitalization of $496.99 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from title insurance, amounting to $234.89 million, and exchange services contributing $11.67 million. The net profit margin reflects its profitability trends over time.

Investors Title, a niche player in the insurance sector, showcases robust financial health with no debt over the past five years and high-quality earnings. Despite a 22.1% earnings growth last year, it lagged behind the industry’s 33.2%. The company is trading at 17.4% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Recent performance highlights include third-quarter revenue of US$68.83 million and net income of US$9.32 million, up from US$61.41 million and US$7.08 million respectively from the previous year; diluted EPS improved to US$4.92 from US$3.75, reflecting solid operational efficiency despite broader challenges in earnings growth over time.

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  • Gain insights into Investors Title's past trends and performance with our Past report.

NasdaqGS:ITIC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGM:MPB NasdaqGS:DHIL and NasdaqGS:ITIC.

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