Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 1.4%, contributing to a remarkable 34% increase over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 15% annually. In this thriving environment, identifying stocks that offer unique value propositions and growth potential can be key to uncovering undiscovered gems in December 2024.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

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

Artesian Resources

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Artesian Resources Corporation operates through its subsidiaries to deliver water, wastewater, and related services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania with a market capitalization of approximately $344.36 million.

Operations: Artesian Resources generates revenue primarily from its Regulated Utility segment, contributing $98.93 million, with an additional $6.97 million from non-utility services.

Artesian Resources, a relatively small player in the water utilities sector, showcases strong financial performance with earnings growth of 28.9% over the past year, surpassing the industry average of 14.3%. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 72.4%, its interest payments are well covered by EBIT at 3.8 times coverage. The company reported third-quarter revenue of US$29.14 million and net income of US$6.81 million, both up from last year’s figures, reflecting robust operational efficiency. Recently, it announced a dividend increase to US$0.3014 per share quarterly, indicating confidence in its cash flow stability and future prospects.

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CRA International

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: CRA International, Inc. offers economic, financial, and management consulting services globally and has a market capitalization of approximately $1.30 billion.

Operations: CRA International generates revenue primarily through its consulting services, amounting to approximately $672.59 million.

CRA International has shown impressive growth, with earnings rising 20.7% over the past year, outpacing the Professional Services industry average of 8.1%. The company is trading at 27.9% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Its net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 17.4%, indicating prudent financial management. CRA's interest payments are well covered by EBIT, with a coverage ratio of 16.4x, underscoring strong operational efficiency. With high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow, CRA seems well-positioned in its industry despite an increase in debt to equity from 18.7% to 29.3% over five years.

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Hamilton Beach Brands Holding

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company, with a market cap of $275.61 million, designs, markets, and distributes small electric household and specialty housewares appliances both in the United States and internationally.

Operations: Hamilton Beach Brands generates revenue primarily from its subsidiary, Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., with reported revenues of $647.83 million. The company has a market cap of $275.61 million.

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding, a compact player in the consumer durables space, has seen its debt to equity ratio drop from 164% to 33% over five years, indicating improved financial stability. The company's interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at 65 times, showcasing robust earnings quality. Recent earnings growth of 106% outpaces the industry average of 1%, reflecting strong operational performance. Despite a dip in quarterly net income from US$10 million to US$2 million year-over-year, Hamilton Beach's price-to-earnings ratio of 10 is appealing compared to the broader market's 20. Recent board changes and share buybacks further underline strategic shifts and shareholder value focus.

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• Understand Hamilton Beach Brands Holding's track record by examining our Past report.

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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:ARTN.A NasdaqGS:CRAI and NYSE:HBB.

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