Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it has seen a 7.8% increase over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 14% annually. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks can offer unique opportunities for investors seeking potential growth beyond the broader market trends.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Lands' End

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Lands' End, Inc. is a digital retailer offering apparel, swimwear, outerwear, accessories, footwear, home products, and uniforms across the United States and internationally with a market cap of $316.76 million.

Operations: Lands' End generates revenue primarily from its retail segment, specifically catalog and mail order sales, totaling $1.36 billion. The company's financial performance can be analyzed through its gross profit margin, which reflects the efficiency of its production and sales processes.

Lands' End, a notable player in the retail sector, has seen its fortunes shift with a recent return to profitability, reporting net income of US$18.52 million for Q4 2025 compared to a loss last year. The company's debt-to-equity ratio improved from 110.2% to 99.4% over five years, although interest coverage remains low at 1.3x EBIT. Despite this challenge, Lands' End's free cash flow is positive at US$96.18 million as of July 2023 and it continues strategic alternatives exploration for shareholder value maximization while repurchasing shares worth US$11.44 million recently.

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Donegal Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Donegal Group Inc. is an insurance holding company that offers commercial and personal lines of property and casualty coverages, with a market capitalization of approximately $650.87 million.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams are derived from commercial lines, generating $539.68 million, and personal lines, contributing $396.97 million. Additionally, Donegal Group earns $49.90 million from investments.

Donegal Group, a property and casualty insurance company, shows promise with its strategic modernization efforts and robust earnings growth of 1049% over the past year. The company's debt-to-equity ratio has improved from 8.9 to 6.4 in five years, indicating prudent financial management. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.4x below the US market average, it appears undervalued relative to peers. Despite these positives, concerns linger about margin pressures due to reinsurance changes and potential catastrophic events impacting profitability as margins are expected to dip from 5.1% to 4.6%. Investors should weigh these factors alongside Donegal's forecasted revenue growth of 5.5% annually over three years before deciding on its investment potential.

• Donegal Group's strategic software modernization aims to enhance operational efficiency and growth. Click here to explore the full narrative on Donegal Group's potential.

Stewart Information Services

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Stewart Information Services Corporation operates through its subsidiaries to offer title insurance and real estate transaction-related services both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $1.99 billion.

Operations: Stewart Information Services generates revenue primarily from its Title segment, including mortgage services, which accounts for $2.13 billion, and Real Estate Solutions contributing $358.67 million. The company focuses on providing title insurance and related real estate transaction services across various markets.

Stewart Information Services, a nimble player in the title insurance industry, showcases robust growth with earnings surging 140.8% over the past year, outpacing its sector's 21.1%. The firm's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 14%, and interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at 6.6 times. Recent initiatives include launching Connect Close for attorney agents and expanding into commercial sectors like hospitality and energy, boosting domestic commercial revenues by 38%. While a sluggish housing market poses challenges, strategic acquisitions remain on the horizon to bolster resilience and enhance margins amidst choppy conditions.

• Stewart Information Services is enhancing growth through strategic talent acquisition and sector specialization. Click here to explore the full narrative on Stewart Information Services.

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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.

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