In a recent surge, the U.S. stock markets experienced significant gains with the Dow climbing nearly 3,000 points and the Nasdaq soaring by 12%, following President Trump's announcement of a temporary pause on tariffs. This volatility in broader market sentiment presents an intriguing backdrop for investors considering small-cap stocks, which can offer unique opportunities when market conditions shift. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap companies involves looking at those with strong fundamentals and potential catalysts that align well with current economic trends and investor interests.
Name | PE | PS | Discount to Fair Value | Value Rating |
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Flowco Holdings | 6.5x | 1.0x | 36.25% | ★★★★★☆ |
Thryv Holdings | NA | 0.6x | 29.60% | ★★★★★☆ |
Shore Bancshares | 9.5x | 2.1x | 16.02% | ★★★★☆☆ |
MVB Financial | 10.9x | 1.5x | 36.35% | ★★★★☆☆ |
S&T Bancorp | 10.4x | 3.5x | 45.00% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Columbus McKinnon | 42.4x | 0.4x | 43.25% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
West Bancorporation | 13.6x | 4.1x | 49.63% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
PDF Solutions | 182.8x | 4.1x | 18.39% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Union Bankshares | 15.0x | 2.8x | 47.32% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Titan Machinery | NA | 0.1x | -306.54% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Domo is a software and programming company that specializes in providing cloud-based business intelligence solutions.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Software & Programming segment, with the latest reported figure being $317.04 million. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown a trend of fluctuation, recently recorded at 74.45%. Operating expenses are significant, with sales and marketing consistently being the largest component.
PE: -4.0x
Domo, a company with a focus on data integration and AI solutions, has been making strategic partnerships to enhance its platform's capabilities. Recent collaborations with Weather Trends International and Human Capital Vue highlight its ability to provide actionable insights across various sectors. Despite reporting an annual net loss of US$81.94 million for the year ending January 31, 2025, Domo continues to attract interest due to insider confidence shown through stock purchases in early April 2025. While currently unprofitable and reliant on external borrowing for funding, these partnerships could position Domo well for future growth by improving operational efficiencies and decision-making capabilities within client organizations.
Gain insights into Domo's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: PDF Solutions is a company that provides software and programming solutions, with a focus on enhancing the yield and performance of semiconductor manufacturing processes, and has a market capitalization of approximately $1.31 billion.
Operations: PDF Solutions generates revenue primarily from its Software & Programming segment, which recently reached $179.47 million. The company has experienced fluctuations in its net income margin, with recent figures showing a positive 2.26%. The gross profit margin has shown an upward trend, reaching 69.83% in the latest period. Operating expenses are significant and include research and development costs of $53.57 million and general & administrative expenses of $69.92 million as of the latest report.
PE: 182.8x
PDF Solutions, a smaller U.S. company, has shown insider confidence with John Kibarian purchasing 50,000 shares for approximately US$1.13 million in early March 2025. The company's revenue is projected to grow by nearly 15% this year, highlighting its potential despite relying on higher-risk external borrowing for funding. Recent financial results indicate an increase in annual sales to US$179 million from US$166 million the previous year, though net income saw modest growth to US$4.06 million.
Explore historical data to track PDF Solutions' performance over time in our Past section.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Everus Construction Group operates in the construction industry, focusing on Electrical & Mechanical and Transmission and Distribution segments, with a market capitalization of $2.75 billion.
Operations: Everus Construction Group generates revenue primarily from its Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) and Transmission and Distribution (T&D) segments, totaling approximately $2.03 billion and $837.15 million, respectively. The company's gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, with a recent figure of 12.22%. Operating expenses include significant allocations to general and administrative costs, which reached $124.24 million in the latest period analyzed.
PE: 14.1x
Everus Construction Group, a small player in the U.S. construction sector, has been navigating a challenging environment with its volatile share price and reliance on external borrowing for funding. Despite these hurdles, insider confidence was evident with recent purchases of shares by executives earlier this year. The company's earnings guidance for 2025 projects revenue between US$3 billion and US$3.1 billion, alongside net income expectations of US$120 million to US$130 million. However, ongoing legal issues could pose risks to their financial stability and growth trajectory moving forward.
Gain insights into Everus Construction Group's past trends and performance with our Past report.
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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGM:DOMO NasdaqGS:PDFS and NYSE:ECG.
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