Low Coverage Stock Screen
This screen targets companies with limited analyst coverage but strong growth attributes. The premise is that less scrutinized stocks can offer opportunities for alpha generation as the market catches up to their intrinsic value. The selection favors companies demonstrating a mix of free cash flow generation, reasonable valuation multiples, and positive growth forecasts.
Names rising to the top of the screen
The strongest names remain easy to scan without losing the valuation context behind the ranking.
| # | Ticker | Company | AI Score | Price | Change | Market Cap | P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SSB | SouthState Corporation | 91 | $97.16 | — | $9.8B | 11.8 |
| 2 | BROS | Dutch Bros Inc. | 59 | $55.50 | — | $9.6B | 88.3 |
| 3 | AAOI | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. | 55 | $132.70 | — | $10.0B | — |
| 4 | BMNR | Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. | 55 | $21.52 | — | $9.8B | — |
| 5 | CELH | Celsius Holdings, Inc. | 55 | $36.02 | — | $9.3B | 17.0 |
| 6 | FIG | Figma, Inc. | 47 | $20.15 | — | $9.8B | — |
| 7 | BPOP | Popular, Inc. | 46 | $145.37 | — | $9.5B | 11.5 |
| 8 | SEIC | SEI Investments Company | 43 | $77.85 | — | $9.5B | 13.3 |
| 9 | WTFC | Wintrust Financial Corporation | 42 | $145.46 | — | $9.8B | 11.8 |
| 10 | MP | MP Materials Corp. | 40 | $54.44 | — | $9.7B | — |
| 11 | TTD | The Trade Desk, Inc. | 32 | $20.25 | — | $9.6B | 21.9 |
| 12 | AVAV | AeroVironment, Inc. | 20 | $186.94 | — | $9.3B | — |
Where valuation pressure is clustering
Financial Services28%Technology28%Industrials28%Consumer Cyclical17%
Shortlist Context
The current shortlist includes SouthState Corporation (SSB), Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS), and Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI).
* **SouthState Corporation (SSB)**: A regional bank with a solid free cash flow yield of 1.63% and a PE ratio of 11.78, suggesting a reasonable valuation.
* **Dutch Bros Inc. (BROS)**: A restaurant chain exhibiting a high PE ratio of 88.31, reflecting growth expectations.
* **Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI)**: A semiconductor company.
A low coverage stock is one that is not widely followed by analysts in the investment community. This can lead to information gaps and potential mispricing, creating opportunities for informed investors.
Low coverage stocks may be inefficiently priced due to lack of scrutiny. Identifying fundamentally sound companies in this space can potentially generate higher returns as they gain visibility.
Investing in low coverage stocks carries risks, including limited information availability, lower liquidity, and potentially higher price volatility. Thorough due diligence is crucial.
The stock screen is updated regularly to reflect the most recent financial data and market conditions. However, frequency may vary depending on data availability.
This screen is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The stocks listed involve risk of loss.
“MoonshotScore rates a US-listed stock 0 to 100 — higher means stronger numbers. Most carry an older nine-factor score; the rest use five sector-relative pillars, re-ranked daily — common stocks and ADRs only. Funds, ETFs, warrants, units, SPACs, preferreds, and notes carry none. It is built for education and deeper due diligence, not financial advice.”
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