Exploring 3 Undervalued Small Caps In Australia With Insider Buying

In the last week, the Australian market has been flat, but over the past 12 months, it has risen by 20%, with earnings expected to grow by 12% per annum in the coming years. In this context of steady growth and positive outlooks, identifying small-cap stocks with potential insider buying activity can offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking value in a dynamic market environment.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Australia

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
GWA Group	16.7x	1.6x	41.03%	★★★★★★
Magellan Financial Group	8.4x	5.3x	30.50%	★★★★★☆
Tabcorp Holdings	NA	0.4x	21.41%	★★★★★☆
Collins Foods	17.9x	0.7x	7.98%	★★★★☆☆
Dicker Data	19.7x	0.7x	-62.79%	★★★★☆☆
Corporate Travel Management	19.6x	2.3x	5.03%	★★★★☆☆
Centuria Capital Group	22.3x	5.0x	43.91%	★★★★☆☆
Bapcor	NA	0.8x	49.43%	★★★★☆☆
Coventry Group	234.4x	0.4x	-16.51%	★★★☆☆☆
Abacus Storage King	12.4x	7.7x	-31.30%	★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 25 stocks from our Undervalued ASX Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Abacus Storage King (ASX:ASK)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Abacus Storage King is a company that specializes in self-storage operations, focusing on rental and merchandising services, with a market capitalization of A$1.5 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from rental and merchandising activities, totaling A$220.48 million. Over the periods observed, the gross profit margin has shown a consistent upward trend, reaching 80.99%. Operating expenses have increased alongside revenue growth, with general and administrative expenses being a significant component. Net income margin experienced fluctuations but recently reached 62.67%, influenced by substantial non-operating income adjustments in the latest period.

PE: 12.4x

Abacus Storage King, a smaller player in the Australian market, has seen insider confidence with recent share purchases. Despite forecasts indicating a 1.7% annual decline in earnings over the next three years, revenue is expected to grow by 6.74% annually. However, their financial position raises concerns due to reliance on external borrowing for funding and large one-off items impacting earnings quality. Recent board changes include Sally Herman's appointment as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee Chair, potentially steering future strategic decisions positively.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Abacus Storage King's performance by reading our valuation report here.

• Examine Abacus Storage King's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

GWA Group (ASX:GWA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: GWA Group is a company focused on water solutions, with operations centered around providing innovative products for the management and conservation of water resources, and it has a market capitalization of A$0.75 billion.

Operations: GWA Group generates revenue primarily from its Water Solutions segment, with a recent quarterly revenue of A$413.49 million. The company's cost of goods sold (COGS) for the same period was A$251.14 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of 39.26%. Operating expenses include significant allocations to sales and marketing, and general and administrative costs. Net income for the quarter stood at A$38.63 million, reflecting a net income margin of 9.34%.

PE: 16.7x

GWA Group, a smaller player in its sector, has captured attention with insider confidence through recent share purchases. Despite a slight dip in net income to A$38.63 million for the year ending June 2024, sales edged up to A$413.49 million from the previous year. The company faces higher risk due to reliance on external borrowing but anticipates earnings growth of 11.56% annually. Leadership changes are underway as Mr. McDonough steps down in November 2024, succeeded by Bernadette Inglis as Chair.

• Navigate through the intricacies of GWA Group with our comprehensive valuation report here.

• Assess GWA Group's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

Magellan Financial Group (ASX:MFG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Magellan Financial Group is an Australian-based investment management company that primarily offers investment management services, with a market capitalization of A$4.5 billion.

Operations: Magellan Financial Group generates revenue primarily from Investment Management Services, with additional contributions from Fund and Corporate Investments. The company's gross profit margin has shown variability, peaking at 90.26% in June 2021 before decreasing to 80.78% by June 2024. Operating expenses have been a consistent component of the cost structure, with general and administrative expenses being a significant part of these costs.

PE: 8.4x

Magellan Financial Group, a smaller player in the Australian market, has caught attention with its strategic share repurchase plan. From July 2023 to June 2024, it bought back 685,571 shares for A$5.19 million as part of a larger initiative since March 2022. Despite facing an anticipated average earnings decline of 9.2% annually over the next three years and relying on external borrowing for funding, its recent net income rose to A$238.76 million from A$182.66 million last year, showcasing resilience amidst challenges. With leadership changes underway and plans to appoint a new non-executive director by late 2025, Magellan is navigating through transitions while maintaining shareholder engagement through dividends and buybacks.

• Dive into the specifics of Magellan Financial Group here with our thorough valuation report.

• Gain insights into Magellan Financial Group's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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