Top 3 Undervalued Small Caps On ASX With Insider Action In November 2024

As the Australian market navigates a dynamic landscape, with the ASX200 closing up 0.33% and sectors like Energy and Industrials showing robust performance, investors are keenly observing economic shifts that could influence small-cap stocks. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap opportunities on the ASX involves looking at companies with strong fundamentals and insider action, which can signal confidence in their potential amidst broader market trends.

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	40.24%	★★★★★☆
SHAPE Australia	14.4x	0.3x	32.20%	★★★★☆☆
Dicker Data	19.7x	0.7x	-10.12%	★★★★☆☆
Collins Foods	18.0x	0.7x	5.20%	★★★★☆☆
Centuria Capital Group	20.3x	4.5x	47.74%	★★★★☆☆
Corporate Travel Management	20.6x	2.5x	49.95%	★★★★☆☆
Eagers Automotive	11.5x	0.3x	35.31%	★★★★☆☆
Coventry Group	236.2x	0.4x	-22.12%	★★★☆☆☆
Cromwell Property Group	NA	4.6x	-16.63%	★★★☆☆☆
Credit Corp Group	24.4x	3.3x	28.20%	★★★☆☆☆

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Credit Corp Group (ASX:CCP)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Credit Corp Group operates as a debt purchasing company with additional consumer lending services across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, and has a market capitalization of A$1.67 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from debt ledger purchasing in the United States and Australia/New Zealand, as well as consumer lending across these regions. Operating expenses are a significant component of its cost structure, with general and administrative expenses consistently being the largest category. The net income margin has shown variability, reaching 26.23% at one point but recently declining to 13.42%.

PE: 24.4x

Credit Corp Group, a small cap player in Australia, has been navigating financial challenges with its profit margins dropping from 23.1% to 13.4% over the past year. Despite this, earnings are projected to grow by 14% annually, indicating potential for recovery and growth. The company relies entirely on external borrowing for funding, which adds risk but also reflects strategic financial management in a competitive sector. Recent insider confidence is evident as they made share purchases between June and September 2024, signaling trust in future prospects amidst ongoing board renewals and executive changes like Sarah Brennan's appointment as Non-Executive Director.

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Centuria Capital Group (ASX:CNI)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Centuria Capital Group is a diversified investment manager specializing in property funds management, co-investments, and development finance with a market capitalization of A$1.71 billion.

Operations: Centuria Capital Group's primary revenue streams include property funds management and co-investments, with significant contributions from property and development finance. The gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, reaching 89.33% in March 2020 before declining to 48.97% by December 2023. Operating expenses are a notable component of the cost structure, while non-operating items also impact financial outcomes significantly.

PE: 20.3x

Centuria Capital Group, a smaller player in the Australian market, showcases potential as an undervalued opportunity. Despite a drop in sales to A$327 million for the year ending June 2024 from A$370 million previously, net income more than doubled to A$73.21 million. This earnings growth indicates resilience and efficiency improvements. Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases, suggesting optimism about future performance amid forecasts of 10% annual earnings growth.

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Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Navigator Global Investments is an asset management company primarily operating through its Lighthouse investment segment, with a market cap of approximately A$0.24 billion.

Operations: Navigator Global Investments generates revenue primarily from its Lighthouse segment, with a recent gross profit margin of 32.43%. The company incurs costs mainly through COGS and operating expenses, including general and administrative expenses.

PE: 8.1x

Navigator Global Investments, a player in the asset management industry, has seen its revenue jump to US$276.28 million for the year ending June 2024, up from US$184.9 million previously. Despite this growth, earnings quality is impacted by significant one-off items and reliance on external borrowing raises risk concerns due to lack of customer deposits. Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by insiders between August and September 2024. Added to the S&P Global BMI Index in September 2024, Navigator's inclusion may enhance visibility among investors seeking opportunities within Australia's smaller companies segment.

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