As the U.S. market navigates through renewed trade tensions with China and fluctuating economic indicators, small-cap stocks are feeling the pressure, reflected in recent movements of indices like the S&P 600. Despite these challenges, opportunities to identify promising investments remain, especially among lesser-known companies that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth amidst uncertainty.
Name
Debt To Equity
Revenue Growth
Earnings Growth
Health Rating
Southern Michigan Bancorp
117.38%
8.87%
4.89%
★★★★★★
Tri-County Financial Group
82.51%
3.15%
-17.04%
★★★★★★
Morris State Bancshares
9.38%
4.01%
3.59%
★★★★★★
SUI Group Holdings
NA
16.40%
-30.66%
★★★★★★
Metalpha Technology Holding
NA
75.66%
28.60%
★★★★★★
FineMark Holdings
115.37%
2.22%
-28.34%
★★★★★★
Valhi
44.30%
1.10%
-1.40%
★★★★★☆
ASA Gold and Precious Metals
NA
13.18%
16.77%
★★★★★☆
NameSilo Technologies
14.73%
14.50%
-1.32%
★★★★★☆
Greenfire Resources
35.48%
-1.31%
-25.79%
★★★★☆☆
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc primarily operates a gold mine in Jersey and has a market capitalization of $678.37 million.
Operations: Caledonia Mining generates revenue primarily from its Blanket gold mine, contributing $200.71 million, with additional income from operations in South Africa and the Bilboes Oxide Mine. The company’s net profit margin is 22%, reflecting its profitability within the mining sector.
Caledonia Mining, a nimble player in the mining sector, showcases both promise and caution. Its recent earnings growth of 433.7% outpaces industry peers, while its price-to-earnings ratio of 19.5x remains attractive against the sector’s 26x average. The company reported net income of US$20.49 million for Q2 2025, up from US$8.28 million year-over-year, with sales climbing to US$65.31 million from US$50.11 million in the same period last year. However, reliance on Zimbabwe’s economic climate and production concentration at Blanket Mine pose risks amidst rising costs and fluctuating gold demand trends.
CMCL Debt to Equity as at Oct 2025
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S.A. (BLX) is a financial institution focused on providing trade financing solutions primarily in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.65 billion.
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Operations: BLX generates revenue primarily from its Commercial segment, which accounts for $274.85 million, and its Treasury segment, contributing $31.33 million. The net profit margin shows an interesting trend at 39%.
Bladex, with assets totaling $12.7 billion and equity of $1.4 billion, is trading at a notable 28.6% below its fair value estimate. Its earnings have grown by 13.9%, outpacing the Diversified Financial industry growth of 8.4%. The bank’s robust allowance for bad loans stands at an impressive 437%, while non-performing loans are minimal at just 0.2%. Recent strategic moves include a digital trade finance platform aimed at boosting transaction volumes and client retention among SMEs, alongside a successful $200 million AT1 capital offering that attracted significant global interest, indicating strong market confidence in Bladex’s future prospects.
BLX Debt to Equity as at Oct 2025
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 capitalization of approximately $1.90 billion.
Operations: Stewart Information Services generates revenue primarily from its Title segment, including mortgage services, amounting to $2.28 billion, and Real Estate Solutions contributing $393.20 million.
Stewart Information Services, a notable player in the title insurance industry, has demonstrated resilience with a 102.9% earnings growth over the past year, outpacing its peers. The company’s debt to equity ratio rose from 12.9% to 30.8% over five years, yet remains manageable with interest payments well-covered by EBIT at 7.6 times coverage. Recent strategic moves include launching FINCEN Reporting Services and securing a $300 million credit facility extending to October 2030, enhancing financial flexibility by $100 million more than prior arrangements. Stewart’s commitment to shareholder returns is evident in its recent dividend increase from US$2 to US$2.10 per share annually.
STC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include CMCL BLX and STC.
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