Hidden Opportunities in US Stocks for October 2024

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In the last week, the United States market has remained flat, yet over the past 12 months, it has experienced a notable rise of 34%. With earnings expected to grow by 15% per annum over the next few years, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential can uncover hidden opportunities in this dynamic environment.

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%

★★★★★☆

United Bancorporation of Alabama

13.34%

18.86%

25.45%

★★★★★☆

Valhi

38.71%

2.57%

-19.76%

★★★★★☆

Tiptree

68.59%

20.55%

20.06%

★★★★★☆

FRMO

0.17%

12.99%

23.62%

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 215 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

First Internet Bancorp

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: First Internet Bancorp is the bank holding company for First Internet Bank of Indiana, offering a range of banking products and services to individuals and businesses across the United States, with a market cap of $287.86 million.

Operations: First Internet Bancorp generates revenue primarily through its commercial banking segment, which accounts for $101.42 million.

First Internet Bancorp, with total assets of US$5.3 billion and equity of US$372 million, stands out in the banking sector. Its earnings growth over the past year hit 18.2%, surpassing the industry's -15.9%. The company has a solid allowance for bad loans at 0.3% of total loans and boasts primarily low-risk funding sources, which make up 86% of liabilities through customer deposits. Recently, it declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share payable in October 2024.

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

Centrus Energy

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Centrus Energy Corp. is a company that supplies nuclear fuel components and services to the nuclear power industry globally, with a market cap of approximately $973.38 million.

Operations: Centrus Energy generates revenue primarily from its Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) segment, contributing $320.80 million, and Technical Solutions, adding $71.80 million. The company experienced a segment adjustment of -$5 million impacting overall revenue figures.

Centrus Energy, a dynamic player in the energy sector, has been making waves with its recent performance. The company saw its earnings skyrocket by 164.9% over the past year, outpacing the broader oil and gas industry. Trading at 60.8% below estimated fair value, it presents an intriguing opportunity for investors seeking undervalued stocks. Despite a volatile share price recently, Centrus remains profitable with more cash than total debt and reported net income of US$30.6 million in Q2 2024 compared to US$12.7 million last year.

NYSEAM:LEU Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
NYSEAM:LEU Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Yiren Digital

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Yiren Digital Ltd. operates an AI-powered platform offering financial services in China with a market capitalization of $634.62 million.

Operations: Yiren Digital generates revenue primarily from its Financial Services Business, contributing CN¥3.04 billion, and its Insurance Brokerage Business, adding CN¥579.22 million. The company also earns from its Consumption & Lifestyle Business with revenue of CN¥1.84 billion.

Yiren Digital, a nimble player in the finance sector, has been making waves with its debt-free status and impressive earnings growth of 18.2% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. Trading at a significant discount of 68% below estimated fair value, it offers potential upside for investors. Recent buybacks saw the company repurchase over 4 million shares for $13.46 million, signaling confidence in future prospects. With high-quality earnings and a positive cash flow position, Yiren appears well-positioned amidst market volatility.

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

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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:INBK NYSEAM:LEU and NYSE:YRD.

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