Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals For October 2024

Simply Wall St · 10/15 11:08

The United States market has shown robust performance, rising 1.5% over the last week and an impressive 33% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 16% annually in the coming years. In this thriving environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals can be crucial for investors seeking opportunities that may not yet be widely recognized.

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% -0.28% 6.97% ★★★★★★
Teekay NA -6.48% 55.79% ★★★★★★
Mission Bancorp 25.37% 16.23% 20.16% ★★★★★★
Omega Flex NA 1.31% 3.88% ★★★★★★
First Northern Community Bancorp NA 7.12% 10.04% ★★★★★★
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A 311.64% 21.07% 24.77% ★★★★★☆
Valhi 38.71% 2.57% -19.76% ★★★★★☆
QDM International 36.42% 107.08% 78.76% ★★★★★☆
Chain Bridge Bancorp 10.64% 41.34% 18.53% ★★★★☆☆
FRMO 0.17% 12.99% 23.62% ★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 219 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Karooooo (NasdaqCM:KARO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Karooooo Ltd. is a company that offers a mobility software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for connected vehicles across various regions including South Africa, the rest of Africa, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $1.35 billion.

Operations: Karooooo generates revenue primarily from its Cartrack segment, which contributes ZAR 3.74 billion, followed by Karooooo Logistics at ZAR 355.99 million.

Karooooo, a dynamic player in the tech space, has shown impressive financial health with earnings growth of 33.5% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. The company boasts a robust balance sheet, having reduced its debt to equity ratio from 21.7% to 3% over five years and is trading at nearly 31% below fair value estimates. Despite recent share price volatility and auditor changes, Karooooo's strong free cash flow and profitability suggest solid footing for future endeavors.

NasdaqCM:KARO Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
NasdaqCM:KARO Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

Pathward Financial (NasdaqGS:CASH)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Pathward Financial, Inc. is a bank holding company for Pathward, National Association, offering a range of banking products and services in the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $1.85 billion.

Operations: Pathward Financial generates revenue primarily from its Consumer segment at $401.69 million and Commercial segment at $248.43 million, with additional contributions from Corporate Services at $46.78 million.

Pathward Financial, with assets totaling US$7.5 billion and equity of US$765.2 million, is a noteworthy player in its sector. The bank's deposits stand at US$6.4 billion while loans reach US$4.5 billion, reflecting a solid foundation supported by low-risk funding sources comprising 95% customer deposits. Its allowance for bad loans is robust at 179%, and it trades significantly below estimated fair value by 67%. Recent activities include share repurchases worth US$14.99 million, enhancing shareholder value amidst strategic divestments like selling its commercial insurance premium finance business.

NasdaqGS:CASH Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
NasdaqGS:CASH Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

IDT (NYSE:IDT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: IDT Corporation offers communications and payment services across the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $1.21 billion.

Operations: IDT generates revenue primarily from its Traditional Communications segment, contributing $899.60 million, followed by Fintech at $120.70 million. The company also earns from Net2phone and National Retail Solutions (NRS), with revenues of $82.30 million and $103.10 million, respectively.

IDT Corporation, with a market presence in telecommunications, showcases intriguing potential. Over the past year, earnings surged by 59%, far outperforming the industry average of -18%. The company is debt-free and trades at about 73% below its estimated fair value. Despite significant insider selling recently, IDT's high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow suggest robust financial health. Recent buybacks included over 94,000 shares for US$3.4 million within three months ending July 2024.

NYSE:IDT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
NYSE:IDT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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