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TSX's Top Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action In November 2024

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In the wake of a decisive U.S. election, markets have experienced a significant rally, with the S&P 500 and TSX reaching new highs as uncertainty diminishes and investors anticipate potential policy shifts. As Canadian small-cap stocks navigate this evolving landscape, identifying those with strong fundamentals and insider action can present unique opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on market dynamics.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Canada

NamePEPSDiscount to Fair ValueValue Rating
AutoCanadaNA0.1x43.64%★★★★★★
Calfrac Well Services11.4x0.2x37.09%★★★★★☆
Trican Well Service8.2x0.9x15.47%★★★★☆☆
Rogers Sugar15.4x0.6x48.27%★★★★☆☆
Nexus Industrial REIT3.5x3.5x19.34%★★★★☆☆
Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust13.2x3.5x44.28%★★★★☆☆
Sagicor Financial1.3x0.3x-41.38%★★★★☆☆
Coveo SolutionsNA3.8x37.27%★★★★☆☆
Hemisphere Energy6.0x2.3x-217.79%★★★☆☆☆
European Residential Real Estate Investment TrustNA2.2x-96.11%★★★☆☆☆

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

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:ERE.UN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust focuses on owning and managing a portfolio of residential properties across Europe, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$0.89 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for the company is derived from investment properties, with recent revenues reaching €97.04 million. The gross profit margin has seen a gradual increase, reaching 78.68% in the latest period. Operating expenses have fluctuated but recently stood at €8.36 million, impacting net income outcomes significantly due to non-operating expenses such as interest and other financial costs.

PE: -4.5x

European Residential Real Estate Investment Trust, a small Canadian player, faces challenges with declining earnings and interest payments not well-covered by earnings. Despite this, insider confidence is evident as they have been purchasing shares since early 2024. Recent strategic dispositions aim to streamline operations, with proceeds funding a special cash distribution of €0.75 per unit. However, the company plans to halve its monthly distributions post-disposition closure in early 2025 to align with its reduced portfolio size.

TSX:ERE.UN Ownership Breakdown as at Nov 2024
TSX:ERE.UN Ownership Breakdown as at Nov 2024

Lassonde Industries (TSX:LAS.A)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Lassonde Industries is a Canadian company primarily engaged in the production and marketing of non-alcoholic beverages, with a market capitalization of CA$1.48 billion.

Operations: Lassonde Industries generates revenue primarily from non-alcoholic beverages, with the latest figure reaching CA$2.47 billion. The company's cost of goods sold (COGS) was CA$1.81 billion, resulting in a gross profit of CA$657.66 million for the most recent period. The gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, with the latest at 26.65%.

PE: 11.9x

Lassonde Industries, a Canadian company with a small market capitalization, has shown promising financial growth and insider confidence. They reported third-quarter sales of C$668 million, up from C$583 million the previous year, with net income rising to C$29.65 million. Earnings per share increased to C$4.35 from C$3.56. The company is investing US$200 million in a new U.S. facility to enhance efficiency and competitiveness, indicating potential for future growth despite relying on external borrowing for funding needs.

TSX:LAS.A Ownership Breakdown as at Nov 2024
TSX:LAS.A Ownership Breakdown as at Nov 2024

Logan Energy (TSXV:LGN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Logan Energy is engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas, with a market capitalization of CA$150.75 million.

Operations: Logan Energy's revenue primarily stems from its oil and gas exploration and production activities, with the latest reported revenue at CA$90.27 million. The company has experienced fluctuating net income margins, reaching -0.60% in recent periods, while gross profit margins have varied from 70.71% to 54.92%. Operating expenses and cost of goods sold significantly impact financial performance, with notable costs in general and administrative expenses as well as depreciation and amortization expenses.

PE: -455.0x

Logan Energy, a small Canadian energy firm, has recently demonstrated insider confidence with directors and employees subscribing to approximately C$5 million in their latest equity offering. Despite relying on external borrowing for funding, Logan's revenue surged to C$24.35 million in Q2 2024 from C$13.4 million the previous year, turning a net profit of C$0.416 million from a loss of C$3.86 million previously. With production guidance set at 8,700 BOE/d for 2024 and revenue forecasted to grow by 46% annually, the company shows potential amidst its financial challenges.

TSXV:LGN Share price vs Value as at Nov 2024
TSXV:LGN Share price vs Value as at Nov 2024

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