Small-cap

O-I Glass makes bottles and jars for food and beverage brands across major global markets. Its scale, recyclable packaging focus, and manufacturing modernization offer long-term relevance, while the central question is whether operations and cash generation can recover fast enough.

Myers Industries makes reusable plastic material-handling products and distributes vehicle service supplies. Recent improvement in cash flow, margins, and share performance has drawn attention to a business with durable niche positions and room for operational progress.

BJ’s Restaurants runs a recognizable casual dining brand built around broad menu appeal, desserts, and craft beer. Earnings and cash flow have improved sharply, making the company more compelling to study as it shifts from recovery toward proving that gains can last.