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Exploring 3 Undervalued Small Caps In Global With Insider Buying

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As global markets reach record highs due to favorable trade deals and robust growth in the services sector, small-cap stocks have shown notable resilience, with indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 posting gains. In this buoyant environment, identifying undervalued small-cap companies with insider buying can present unique opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on market momentum while navigating economic uncertainties.

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Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying Globally

NamePEPSDiscount to Fair ValueValue Rating
Daiwa House Logistics Trust11.4x6.9x20.81%★★★★★☆
Lion Rock Group5.1x0.4x49.78%★★★★☆☆
Nexus Industrial REIT6.9x3.1x13.22%★★★★☆☆
CVS Group46.0x1.3x37.02%★★★★☆☆
Absolent Air Care Group34.6x2.3x45.79%★★★☆☆☆
Saturn Oil & Gas3.0x0.5x-153.24%★★★☆☆☆
Morguard North American Residential Real Estate Investment Trust5.6x1.8x13.86%★★★☆☆☆
Chinasoft International25.3x0.8x8.14%★★★☆☆☆
DIRTT Environmental Solutions10.9x0.7x9.64%★★★☆☆☆
Seeing MachinesNA2.7x48.01%★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 114 stocks from our Undervalued Global Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Basic-Fit (ENXTAM:BFIT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Basic-Fit operates a network of fitness clubs primarily in the Benelux region, France, Spain, and Germany, with a market capitalization of approximately €1.98 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its operations in Benelux and France, Spain & Germany, with the latter contributing a larger share. The gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, reaching 79.61% as of March 2023. Operating expenses are significant and include substantial depreciation and amortization costs alongside sales and marketing expenses.

PE: 190.4x

Basic-Fit, a smaller company in the fitness sector, recently reported half-year sales of €677.3 million, up from €584.8 million last year, but faced a net loss of €7.9 million compared to previous profits. Despite high volatility and reliance on external borrowing for funding, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases between January and June 2025. The company's earnings are projected to grow by 65% annually, suggesting potential future growth despite current challenges in covering interest payments with earnings.

ENXTAM:BFIT Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2025
ENXTAM:BFIT Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2025

Trisura Group (TSX:TSU)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Trisura Group operates as a specialty insurance provider with a focus on niche markets, boasting a market capitalization of CA$1.84 billion.

Operations: Trisura generates revenue primarily from Trisura US Programs and Trisura Specialty, with the former contributing significantly more. The company's gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, reaching a low of 2.25% in early 2023 before rising to 5.05% by the end of 2024. Operating expenses have varied over time, with notable reductions in recent periods, such as $1.30 million at the end of 2023 and early 2024.

PE: 18.9x

Trisura Group, a small company in the insurance sector, has caught attention with its insider confidence as executives increased their shareholdings over recent months. Despite a decline in net income to C$28.99 million for Q1 2025 from C$36.43 million last year, earnings are projected to grow at 24.8% annually. The absence of share buybacks indicates a focus on other strategic initiatives. With high-quality non-cash earnings and no customer deposits, Trisura's external borrowing adds risk but also potential growth avenues.

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

Elemental Altus Royalties (TSXV:ELE)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Elemental Altus Royalties is a company focused on acquiring royalties, streams, and similar production-based interests with a market cap of approximately $0.09 billion CAD.

Operations: Elemental Altus Royalties generates revenue primarily through the acquisition of royalties, streams, and similar production-based interests. As of the latest reporting period, the company reported a gross profit margin of 99.06%. Operating expenses reached $19.57 million, with significant contributions from general and administrative expenses totaling $8.60 million.

PE: 87.5x

Elemental Altus Royalties, a smaller company in the resource sector, recently saw significant insider confidence with Tether Investments acquiring a substantial stake and participating in a CAD 15.5 million private placement. This move reflects strategic interest amid its forecasted revenue growth of 20.63% annually. Despite past shareholder dilution, the company's Q1 2025 performance showed promising results with USD 11.64 million in revenue and USD 3.45 million net income, highlighting potential for future value realization as it continues to expand its gold equivalent ounces production.

TSXV:ELE Share price vs Value as at Jul 2025
TSXV:ELE Share price vs Value as at Jul 2025

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About TSX:TSU

Trisura Group

A specialty insurance company, operates in the surety, risk solutions, corporate insurance, and reinsurance businesses in Canada, the United States, and internationally.

Good value with reasonable growth potential.

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