European Insider Buying Highlights 3 Undervalued Small Caps

As European markets show signs of recovery, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index gaining 3.93% over a recent week, investor sentiment has been buoyed by the European Central Bank's rate cuts and easing trade tensions. In this environment, small-cap stocks in Europe may present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking potential value plays amidst broader market optimism.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Europe

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

B.P. Marsh & Partners (AIM:BPM)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: B.P. Marsh & Partners is a specialist private equity investor focusing on early-stage financial services businesses, with a market capitalization of £0.14 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from consultancy services and trading investments in financial services, with recent revenue reaching £64.99 million. Over time, the net income margin has shown an upward trend, reaching 82.47%.

PE: 4.7x

B.P. Marsh & Partners, a European small cap, is gaining attention for its potential value. The company has embarked on a £2 million share repurchase program to optimize capital structure, indicating strategic financial management. Insider confidence is evident with recent purchases in 2025. Although the firm relies solely on external borrowing—considered higher risk than customer deposits—it maintains a commitment to shareholder returns with an annual £5 million dividend plan through 2028, signaling potential stability and growth prospects.

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CLS Holdings (LSE:CLI)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: CLS Holdings is a property investment company focusing on commercial real estate, primarily in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, with a market capitalization of £1.17 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from investment properties in the United Kingdom (£76.10 million), Germany (£51.60 million), and France (£18.10 million). Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown a declining trend, reaching 75.05% by December 2024 from 80.76% in June 2014. Operating expenses have remained relatively stable, with general and administrative expenses being a significant component of these costs.

PE: -2.5x

CLS Holdings, a smaller European company, faces challenges with its auditor expressing doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern. Despite this, the company reported a significant reduction in net loss for 2024, from £249.8 million to £93.6 million. Earnings are expected to grow substantially by 118% annually. A lease extension with the National Crime Agency will add £7 million in rent by 2026, and redevelopment plans at Citadel Place aim for sustainable residential growth in London’s Vauxhall area.

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• Gain insights into CLS Holdings' historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Savills (LSE:SVS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Savills is a global real estate services provider offering consultancy, transaction advisory, investment management, and property and facilities management services with a market capitalization of £1.64 billion.

Operations: Savills generates revenue from four key segments: Transaction Advisory (£870 million), Property and Facilities Management (£944.5 million), Consultancy (£495.5 million), and Investment Management (£94 million). The company has consistently achieved a gross profit margin of 100% across multiple periods, indicating that its reported cost of goods sold is negligible or zero in the financial data provided. Operating expenses are significant, with general and administrative expenses being a major component, impacting net income margins which have shown variability over time.

PE: 23.4x

Savills, a European property consultancy firm, has demonstrated financial resilience with sales reaching £2.4 billion for 2024, up from £2.2 billion the previous year. Earnings per share improved to £0.394 from £0.3, reflecting strong performance despite one-off items affecting results. Insider confidence is evident through recent purchases by executives, signaling potential value recognition within the company. Although reliant on external borrowing for funding, Savills' strategic leadership changes aim to capitalize on investment opportunities in London's real estate market.

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Summing It All Up

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