Three Undiscovered Gems in the United States to Enhance Your Portfolio

Simply Wall St.
13 Jan

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 2.1% drop, yet it remains up by 21% over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually in the coming years. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks that are not only resilient but also positioned for growth can be key to enhancing your portfolio.

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% ★★★★★★
Omega Flex NA 0.39% 2.57% ★★★★★★
Wilson Bank Holding NA 7.87% 8.22% ★★★★★★
Franklin Financial Services 173.21% 5.55% -1.86% ★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares 10.20% -0.28% 6.97% ★★★★★★
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 5.15% -2.61% -6.23% ★★★★★☆
FRMO 0.13% 19.43% 29.70% ★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 251 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Jiayin Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Jiayin Group Inc., with a market cap of $371.23 million, offers online consumer finance services in the People’s Republic of China through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Jiayin Group generates revenue from online consumer finance services, reporting CN¥2.23 billion in this segment.

Jiayin Group, a small cap company in the consumer finance sector, trades at 87.9% below its estimated fair value and operates debt-free. Despite a net profit margin of 19.2%, down from last year's 29.7%, it maintains high-quality earnings even with negative earnings growth of -21.5%. Recently, Jiayin expanded by purchasing commercial property in Shanghai for RMB 1.35 billion to support business growth and repurchased over six million shares for US$15 million since June 2022, indicating confidence in its value proposition amidst fluctuating sales and income figures over the past year.

  • Click here and access our complete health analysis report to understand the dynamics of Jiayin Group.
  • Learn about Jiayin Group's historical performance.

NasdaqGM:JFIN Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

China Yuchai International

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: China Yuchai International Limited, with a market cap of $381.21 million, manufactures and sells diesel and natural gas engines for various applications including trucks, buses, passenger vehicles, marine, industrial, construction, agriculture, and generator sets in China and globally.

Operations: China Yuchai generates revenue primarily from the sale of diesel and natural gas engines across various sectors. The company's cost structure includes manufacturing and assembly expenses, influencing its net profit margin, which has shown variability over recent periods.

China Yuchai International, a notable player in the machinery sector, has displayed robust earnings growth of 14.6% over the past year, surpassing the industry's 12.7%. The company trades at a significant discount—59.1% below its estimated fair value—suggesting potential undervaluation in comparison to peers. Financially sound, it boasts more cash than total debt and effectively covers interest payments with its earnings. Recent corporate activities include repurchasing 3,339,968 shares for US$39.83 million between June and October 2024, indicating confidence in its market position and future prospects within the industry context.

  • Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in China Yuchai International's health report.
  • Gain insights into China Yuchai International's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

NYSE:CYD Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

Hamilton Insurance Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. operates through its subsidiaries to offer specialty insurance and reinsurance underwriting services in Bermuda and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.89 billion.

Operations: Hamilton Insurance Group generates revenue primarily from its Property, Specialty, and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance segment, totaling $2.27 billion. The company's financial performance is influenced by the dynamics of this core revenue stream.

Hamilton Insurance Group is making waves with its strategic focus on specialty insurance and a recent A.M. Best rating upgrade to A, which could bolster revenue growth and net margins. The company's earnings skyrocketed by 577% last year, significantly outpacing the industry average of 35%. Despite having more cash than total debt, Hamilton faces challenges like rising catastrophe losses and inflation affecting claims costs. Recent third-quarter results showed revenue at US$512 million, up from US$396 million the previous year, with net income climbing to US$78 million from US$44 million. Analysts foresee an annual revenue growth of 8% over three years but predict profit margins may shrink from 22% to 15%.

  • Hamilton Insurance Group's upgraded A.M. Best rating to A enables new business opportunities and larger account lines; click here to explore the full narrative on this strategic advantage.
NYSE:HG Debt to Equity as at Jan 2025

Where To Now?

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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:JFIN NYSE:CYD and NYSE:HG.

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