<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>As the U.S. market experiences a surge following the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates, small-cap stocks have been catching investors' attention, with the Russell 2000 reaching new all-time highs. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap companies involves looking for those that demonstrate resilience and potential growth despite broader economic uncertainties.</p><h3>Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United States</h3><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Debt To Equity</th><th>Revenue Growth</th><th>Earnings Growth</th><th>Health Rating</th></tr><tr><td>First Bancorp</td><td>57.63%</td><td>1.47%</td><td>-2.43%</td><td>★★★★★★</td></tr><tr><td>Oakworth Capital</td><td>40.91%</td><td>15.96%</td><td>11.47%</td><td>★★★★★★</td></tr><tr><td>Sound Financial Bancorp</td><td>34.24%</td><td>1.40%</td><td>-12.55%</td><td>★★★★★★</td></tr><tr><td>Franklin Financial Services</td><td>127.01%</td><td>5.48%</td><td>-4.56%</td><td>★★★★★★</td></tr><tr><td>Epsilon Energy</td><td>NA</td><td>2.43%</td><td>-4.36%</td><td>★★★★★★</td></tr><tr><td>FineMark Holdings</td><td>115.37%</td><td>2.22%</td><td>-28.34%</td><td>★★★★★★</td></tr><tr><td>Metalpha Technology Holding</td><td>NA</td><td>75.66%</td><td>28.60%</td><td>★★★★★★</td></tr><tr><td>Pure Cycle</td><td>4.76%</td><td>6.42%</td><td>-1.58%</td><td>★★★★★☆</td></tr><tr><td>FRMO</td><td>0.10%</td><td>35.28%</td><td>40.61%</td><td>★★★★★☆</td></tr><tr><td>Union Bankshares</td><td>369.65%</td><td>1.12%</td><td>-7.45%</td><td>★★★★☆☆</td></tr></tbody></table><p> Click here to see the full list of 295 stocks from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.     </p><p>Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.</p><h2>Mission Produce (AVO)</h2><p><strong>Simply Wall St Value Rating:</strong> ★★★★★★</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong> Mission Produce, Inc. is involved in the sourcing, farming, packaging, marketing, and distribution of avocados, mangoes, and blueberries to a diverse clientele including food retailers and wholesalers both in the United States and internationally; it has a market cap of approximately $865.79 million.</p><p><strong>Operations:</strong> Mission Produce generates revenue primarily through its Marketing &amp; Distribution segment, which accounts for $1.32 billion, followed by International Farming at $96.60 million and Blueberries at $88.20 million. The company's financial performance is influenced by these segments' contributions to overall revenue.</p><p>Mission Produce, a nimble player in the agribusiness sector, showcases robust financial health with a net debt to equity ratio at 15.3%, indicating prudent leverage management. Over the past year, its earnings soared by 66.7%, outpacing the food industry average of 5.9%. This growth trajectory is supported by high-quality earnings and strong interest coverage at 8.3 times EBIT over interest payments. Recent leadership changes bring Douglas M. Stone on board, whose extensive experience in strategic growth could steer Mission towards further global expansion and operational excellence as they explore new avenues for development.</p><ul><li>Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Mission Produce stock in this health report.</li><li>Explore historical data to track Mission Produce's performance over time in our Past section.</li></ul><figure><img height="476" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/9fb9409d-ab23-4500-b232-8dad0fd48562/chart/earnings-and-revenue-growth?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/9fb9409d-ab23-4500-b232-8dad0fd48562/chart/earnings-and-revenue-growth"/><figcaption>AVO Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2025</figcaption></figure><h2>Village Super Market (VLGE.A)</h2><p><strong>Simply Wall St Value Rating:</strong> ★★★★★☆</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong> Village Super Market, Inc. operates a chain of supermarkets in the United States and has a market capitalization of $534.08 million.</p><p><strong>Operations:</strong> The company generates revenue primarily from the retail sale of food and nonfood products, totaling approximately $2.35 billion.</p><p>Village Super Market has demonstrated financial resilience with its debt to equity ratio improving from 24.3% to 11.3% over five years, indicating a stronger balance sheet. The company boasts high-quality earnings and a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.4x, which remains attractive compared to the broader US market's 18.9x benchmark. Despite net income dipping slightly from US$12.8 million to US$12 million in the latest quarter, sales increased from US$557.7 million to US$582.59 million year-over-year, reflecting robust operational performance amidst industry challenges and surpassing sector growth rates at 7.9%.</p><ul><li>Navigate through the intricacies of Village Super Market with our comprehensive health report here.</li><li>Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Village Super Market's's past performance.</li></ul><figure><img height="476" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/266e8c4b-33c9-4f4d-ba02-e860189940ff/chart/earnings-and-revenue-growth?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/266e8c4b-33c9-4f4d-ba02-e860189940ff/chart/earnings-and-revenue-growth"/><figcaption>VLGE.A Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2025</figcaption></figure><h2>Idaho Strategic Resources (IDR)</h2><p><strong>Simply Wall St Value Rating:</strong> ★★★★★★</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong> Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. is a resource-based company focused on the exploration, development, and extraction of gold, silver, and base metal mineral resources in North Idaho with a market cap of $622.45 million.</p><p><strong>Operations:</strong> Revenue from exploring and developing gold, silver, and base metal mineral resources amounts to $35.42 million.</p><p>Idaho Strategic Resources, a nimble player in the mining sector, has seen its earnings surge by 64% over the past year, outpacing the industry’s 18.3% growth. The company's debt to equity ratio impressively dropped from 21% to 3.9% over five years, and it holds more cash than total debt. Recent high-grade drill results at Golden Chest Mine signal potential expansion of resources, while soil sampling at Lemhi Pass highlights promising rare earth elements prospects. Despite a volatile share price recently, Idaho Strategic's strategic initiatives and financial health position it for continued exploration and development success.</p><ul><li>Dive into the specifics of Idaho Strategic Resources here with our thorough health report.</li><li>Assess Idaho Strategic Resources' past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.</li></ul><figure><img height="476" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/bf45f5b5-f8f3-4b22-894d-945982cc083d/chart/earnings-and-revenue-growth?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/company/bf45f5b5-f8f3-4b22-894d-945982cc083d/chart/earnings-and-revenue-growth"/><figcaption>IDR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2025</figcaption></figure><h2>Turning Ideas Into Actions</h2><ul><li>Explore the 295 names from our US Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener here.</li><li>Are these companies part of your investment strategy? Use Simply Wall St to consolidate your holdings into a portfolio and gain insights with our comprehensive analysis tools.</li><li>Simply Wall St is your key to unlocking global market trends, a free user-friendly app for forward-thinking investors.</li></ul><h2>Curious About Other Options?</h2><ul><li>Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention.</li><li>Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management.</li><li>Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value.</li></ul> <p><em> This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. <strong>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.</strong> It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your      financial situation. 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<p>The U.S. market is experiencing a surge due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, boosting small-cap stocks like Mission Produce, Village Super Market, and Idaho Strategic Resources. These companies show strong fundamentals, with impressive earnings growth and prudent debt management. Mission Produce excels in agribusiness, Village Super Market in retail, and Idaho Strategic Resources in mining. Investors are encouraged to explore these promising small caps for potential growth opportunities.</p>

US Market's Undiscovered Gems Featuring Three Promising Small Caps