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Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action In Global Markets July 2025

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As global markets navigate a landscape marked by muted responses to new U.S. tariffs and mixed economic signals, small-cap stocks have shown resilience, with the Russell 2000 Index posting modest gains despite broader market challenges. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap investments involves looking for companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and potential for growth amid geopolitical shifts and evolving trade dynamics.

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Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying Globally

NamePEPSDiscount to Fair ValueValue Rating
MCAN Mortgage11.1x6.2x49.71%★★★★★☆
Nexus Industrial REIT6.9x3.1x22.08%★★★★★☆
Daiwa House Logistics Trust11.5x7.0x27.63%★★★★★☆
A.G. BARR19.5x1.8x46.18%★★★★☆☆
Hemisphere Energy5.2x2.2x8.71%★★★★☆☆
Sagicor Financial10.2x0.4x-168.74%★★★★☆☆
CVS Group44.4x1.3x39.97%★★★★☆☆
Seeing MachinesNA2.7x47.71%★★★★☆☆
Morguard North American Residential Real Estate Investment Trust5.7x1.8x12.12%★★★☆☆☆
DIRTT Environmental Solutions11.4x0.7x4.58%★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 119 stocks from our Undervalued Global Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Mader Group (ASX:MAD)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Mader Group operates in the staffing and outsourcing services sector, with a focus on providing skilled labor solutions, and has a market capitalization of A$1.14 billion.

Operations: Staffing & Outsourcing Services generated A$811.54 million in revenue. The gross profit margin was 19.11%, with cost of goods sold amounting to A$656.44 million. Operating expenses were A$81.25 million, including sales and marketing expenses of A$2.87 million and general & administrative expenses of A$77.61 million, while non-operating expenses totaled A$21.68 million, resulting in a net income margin of 6.43%.

PE: 27.4x

Mader Group, a small cap company, has recently seen insider confidence with Luke Mader purchasing 83,500 shares valued at A$498,495. This activity suggests potential belief in the company's prospects. Despite relying entirely on external borrowing for funding—considered higher risk—their earnings are projected to grow by 13% annually. Such growth forecasts may indicate potential value for investors seeking opportunities in smaller companies with room to expand.

ASX:MAD Share price vs Value as at Jul 2025
ASX:MAD Share price vs Value as at Jul 2025

Badger Infrastructure Solutions (TSX:BDGI)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Badger Infrastructure Solutions specializes in non-destructive excavation services and related infrastructure solutions, with a market cap of approximately CA$1.22 billion.

Operations: Badger Infrastructure Solutions generates revenue primarily through its operations, with a recent figure of $756.02 million. The company's gross profit margin has shown variability, recently recorded at 29.37%. Cost of goods sold (COGS) represents a significant portion of expenses, with operating expenses also impacting overall profitability. Net income margin was noted at 6.53%, reflecting the company's ability to convert revenue into net income after accounting for all costs and expenses.

PE: 26.9x

Badger Infrastructure Solutions, a small company with potential, recently reported an increase in first-quarter sales to US$172.63 million and net income of US$3.26 million, doubling its earnings per share from the previous year. Despite high debt levels and reliance on external borrowing, insider confidence is evident through share repurchases totaling CAD 83.45 million by April 2025. The company's dividend affirmation reflects stability amidst growth forecasts of 28% annually, suggesting promising prospects ahead.

TSX:BDGI Share price vs Value as at Jul 2025
TSX:BDGI Share price vs Value as at Jul 2025

NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:NWH.UN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust operates as a healthcare real estate company, focusing on owning and managing a portfolio of medical office buildings, clinics, and hospitals with a market capitalization of approximately CA$1.88 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the healthcare real estate sector, with a recent quarterly revenue of CA$434.41 million. Its cost structure includes significant costs of goods sold (COGS) at CA$109.40 million and operating expenses totaling CA$51.43 million, impacting its overall profitability. A notable trend is the gross profit margin, which recently stood at 74.82%.

PE: -4.9x

NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT, a smaller player in the real estate sector, recently appointed Zachary Vaughan as CEO, bringing extensive international experience that could drive future growth. Despite a first-quarter net loss of C$0.89 million compared to last year's C$47.61 million loss, the company maintains regular monthly dividends of C$0.03 per unit. While funding relies solely on external borrowing, earnings are expected to grow significantly at 136% annually, indicating potential for value appreciation despite current challenges.

TSX:NWH.UN Share price vs Value as at Jul 2025
TSX:NWH.UN Share price vs Value as at Jul 2025

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About ASX:MAD

Mader Group

A contracting company, provides specialist technical services in the mining, energy, and industrial sectors in Australia and internationally.

Flawless balance sheet with solid track record.

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