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Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action In Global July 2025

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In the global markets, recent tariff announcements have led to a muted response across major indices, with small-cap stocks showing little difference in performance compared to their large-cap counterparts. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve's discussions on potential rate cuts and ongoing trade tensions have kept investors cautious but engaged. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap opportunities often involves looking at companies with solid fundamentals and insider activity that may signal confidence in their future prospects.

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Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying Globally

NamePEPSDiscount to Fair ValueValue Rating
MCAN Mortgage11.0x6.2x49.92%★★★★★☆
Nexus Industrial REIT6.9x3.1x21.62%★★★★★☆
Daiwa House Logistics Trust11.5x7.0x27.37%★★★★★☆
Hemisphere Energy5.2x2.2x8.71%★★★★☆☆
Sagicor Financial10.3x0.4x-170.74%★★★★☆☆
Seeing MachinesNA2.8x46.07%★★★★☆☆
A.G. BARR19.7x1.9x45.71%★★★☆☆☆
Morguard North American Residential Real Estate Investment Trust5.7x1.8x12.36%★★★☆☆☆
CVS Group45.5x1.3x38.47%★★★☆☆☆
DIRTT Environmental Solutions10.9x0.7x8.49%★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 123 stocks from our Undervalued Global Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Aris Mining (TSX:ARIS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Aris Mining is a company engaged in gold mining operations, primarily through its Marmato and Segovia projects, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.2 billion.

Operations: Aris Mining generates revenue primarily from its Segovia and Marmato operations, with Segovia contributing significantly more to the total. The company has seen fluctuations in its gross profit margin, which reached 41.86% as of March 2025. Operating expenses and non-operating expenses are notable costs impacting net income, with general and administrative expenses being a consistent component of operating costs.

PE: 45.6x

Aris Mining, a company with a small market capitalization, has been making strategic moves to enhance its production capabilities. The installation of a second mill at Segovia boosts processing capacity by 50%, setting the stage for increased gold output in the latter half of 2025. Despite relying on external borrowing for funding, their earnings are projected to grow significantly at 64.73% annually. Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases, signaling potential growth prospects as they expand operations in Colombia and Guyana.

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

MCAN Mortgage (TSX:MKP)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: MCAN Mortgage operates in the financial services sector, focusing on mortgage lending, with a market cap of CA$0.51 billion.

Operations: MCAN Mortgage generates revenue primarily from its financial services, specifically mortgage operations, with recent revenue reaching CA$126.46 million. The company's cost of goods sold (COGS) is CA$14.15 million, resulting in a gross profit of CA$112.31 million and a gross profit margin of 88.81%. Operating expenses are significant at CA$42.39 million, impacting the net income which stands at CA$70.96 million with a net income margin of 56.11%.

PE: 11.0x

MCAN Mortgage, a smaller player in its sector, recently reported a drop in net income to C$16.59 million for Q1 2025 from C$23.22 million the previous year, with earnings per share at C$0.43 down from C$0.65. Despite this dip, insider confidence is evident as they increased their holdings over the past few months. The company maintains quarterly dividends of C$0.41 per share and anticipates earnings growth of 13.95% annually, suggesting potential future gains amidst higher-risk funding challenges without customer deposits.

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

Saturn Oil & Gas (TSX:SOIL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Saturn Oil & Gas is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of resource properties, with a market cap of CA$0.19 billion.

Operations: Saturn Oil & Gas generates revenue primarily through the acquisition and exploration of resource properties, with a recent figure reaching CA$903.95 million. The company's cost structure includes significant expenses in cost of goods sold (COGS) and operating expenses, with COGS reported at CA$276.34 million in the latest period. The gross profit margin has been observed at 69.43%.

PE: 2.9x

Saturn Oil & Gas, a smaller company in the energy sector, recently renewed a US$150 million credit facility with an additional US$100 million expansion option, underscoring its financial flexibility. Despite relying on external borrowing, it maintains a strong position with fully undrawn facilities. The company plans to repurchase 7 million shares for CAD 15.05 million by July 16, 2025. With earnings projected to grow annually by 6.52%, Saturn's strategic moves may enhance shareholder value and support future growth initiatives.

TSX:SOIL Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2025
TSX:SOIL Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2025

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