US Hidden Gems Including Village Super Market And 2 Promising Small Caps

In the last week, the United States market has been flat, but it has seen a 9.9% increase over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this environment, identifying stocks that are not only resilient but also poised for growth can be crucial, making lesser-known companies like Village Super Market and other promising small caps potential hidden gems worth exploring.

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.

Village Super Market (VLGE.A)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Village Super Market, Inc. operates a chain of supermarkets in the United States with a market capitalization of approximately $549.22 million.

Operations: Village Super Market generates revenue primarily from the retail sale of food and nonfood products, totaling approximately $2.30 billion.

Village Super Market, a nimble player in the retail sector, has demonstrated robust performance with earnings growth of 12.2% over the past year, outpacing the Consumer Retailing industry at 7.4%. Recent earnings announcements highlight sales of US$563.67 million for Q3 2025, up from US$546.4 million last year, while net income rose to US$11.16 million from US$8.97 million. The company trades at a notable discount of 23.8% below its estimated fair value and maintains high-quality earnings with more cash than total debt; however, insider selling in recent months and an increased debt-to-equity ratio from 2.4% to 12.8% warrant attention.

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DRDGOLD (DRD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: DRDGOLD Limited is a South African gold mining company specializing in the extraction of gold from surface mine tailings, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.23 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from two segments: Ergo, contributing ZAR 5.05 billion, and FWGR, with ZAR 2.02 billion.

DRDGOLD, a notable player in the mining sector, stands out with its debt-free status and impressive earnings growth of 28% over the past year. Despite facing challenges like wet weather impacting production yields, it managed to produce 1,093 kg of gold last quarter from 6.05 million metric tonnes of ore. Trading at a significant discount of 81.8% below estimated fair value suggests potential upside for investors. However, it's not all smooth sailing as free cash flow remains negative amid high capital expenditures reaching US$2.99 billion recently. Revenue is expected to grow annually by approximately 11%, indicating future opportunities despite current hurdles.

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• Learn about DRDGOLD's historical performance.

SunCoke Energy (SXC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: SunCoke Energy, Inc. operates as an independent producer of coke in the Americas and Brazil with a market capitalization of approximately $701.76 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Domestic Coke segment, contributing $1.76 billion, followed by Logistics at $107.40 million and Brazil Coke at $34.60 million.

SunCoke Energy, a player in the coke production sector, has seen earnings rise by 52% over the past year, outpacing industry averages. Despite this growth, it faces challenges with a high net debt to equity ratio of 41.9%, though interest payments are well covered at 6.7x EBIT. The company is trading at about $9.80 per share, significantly below its estimated fair value by nearly 68%. Recent strategic moves include acquiring Phoenix Global and securing a U.S. Steel supply extension through September 2025, which may stabilize revenue amid expected earnings declines of around 16% annually over three years.

• SunCoke Energy's extended U.S. Steel agreement ensures revenue stability amid market volatility; click here to explore the full narrative.

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