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Exploring 3 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action In The Asian Market

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As global markets navigate a complex landscape of trade negotiations and economic uncertainties, small-cap stocks in Asia have shown resilience, with indices like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 posting gains despite broader market fluctuations. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap opportunities often involves looking at companies where insider activity suggests confidence in their potential to capitalize on emerging trends and adapt to shifting economic conditions.

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Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Asia

NamePEPSDiscount to Fair ValueValue Rating
Security Bank4.8x1.1x35.54%★★★★★★
Atturra30.1x1.2x33.42%★★★★★☆
Hansen Technologies287.7x2.8x23.94%★★★★★☆
Viva Energy GroupNA0.1x46.99%★★★★★☆
Puregold Price Club9.0x0.4x28.35%★★★★☆☆
Dicker Data20.0x0.7x-41.50%★★★★☆☆
Sing Investments & Finance7.0x3.6x43.30%★★★★☆☆
Smart Parking72.6x6.4x46.90%★★★☆☆☆
Integral Diagnostics165.7x1.9x41.22%★★★☆☆☆
Charter Hall Long WALE REITNA11.7x21.40%★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 62 stocks from our Undervalued Asian Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

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

Tabcorp Holdings (ASX:TAH)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Tabcorp Holdings is an Australian company primarily engaged in the wagering and media industry, with additional operations in integrity services, and has a market capitalization of approximately A$4.50 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams are derived from Wagering and Media, which significantly surpasses its Integrity Services segment. Over the years, it has experienced fluctuations in net income margin, with recent periods showing negative margins. The gross profit margin consistently stands at 100%, indicating that all recorded costs of goods sold are negligible or not reported. Operating expenses include significant allocations to sales and marketing as well as general and administrative activities.

PE: -2.3x

Tabcorp Holdings, a smaller player in the Asian market, recently reported a turnaround with sales reaching A$1.33 billion for the half-year ending December 2024, up from A$1.21 billion a year prior. Net income swung to A$25 million from a significant loss previously. Insider confidence is evident as insiders have shown interest through recent share purchases. Despite dropping from the FTSE All-World Index in March 2025, earnings are projected to grow at an impressive rate of 96% annually, suggesting potential future growth despite reliance on external borrowing for funding.

ASX:TAH Ownership Breakdown as at May 2025
ASX:TAH Ownership Breakdown as at May 2025

China Risun Group (SEHK:1907)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: China Risun Group is engaged in the manufacturing of refined chemicals and coke and coking chemicals, alongside trading and operation management services, with a market capitalization of CN¥10.2 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from refined chemicals and coke manufacturing, with significant contributions from trading and operation management. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, reaching 7.34% by the end of 2024. Operating expenses include sales and marketing along with general and administrative costs, which have been increasing over time.

PE: 507.3x

China Risun Group, a small company in Asia, is catching attention due to insider confidence shown by Xuegang Yang's purchase of 5.35 million shares valued at CNY 15.25 million between 2024 and early 2025. Despite a challenging year with net income dropping to CNY 20.13 million from CNY 860.81 million, they announced a special dividend of RMB 96.45 million for their anniversary celebration, indicating potential shareholder value focus amidst financial hurdles like low profit margins and high-risk funding sources.

SEHK:1907 Share price vs Value as at May 2025
SEHK:1907 Share price vs Value as at May 2025

CIMC Enric Holdings (SEHK:3899)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: CIMC Enric Holdings is a company engaged in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of equipment and solutions for the clean energy, chemical and environmental, and liquid food industries, with a market capitalization of CN¥13.36 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from Clean Energy, Liquid Food, and Chemical and Environmental segments. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown a varied trend, reaching 17.35% as of December 2022 but declining to 14.36% by June 2024. Operating expenses have consistently included significant allocations for General & Administrative and Sales & Marketing activities.

PE: 10.9x

CIMC Enric Holdings, a player in the hydrogen storage sector, is capturing attention with its recent strides. Their joint venture, CIMC-Hexagon, has begun delivering Type IV high-pressure hydrogen cylinders to Europe and is pursuing Chinese certification to capitalize on local demand. Despite external borrowing risks, projected annual earnings growth of 15.52% adds optimism. Insider confidence is evident as Non-Executive Chairman Xiang Gao acquired 500,000 shares for CNY 2.89 million in March 2025, signaling potential value recognition within the company’s strategic initiatives and market positioning.

SEHK:3899 Share price vs Value as at May 2025
SEHK:3899 Share price vs Value as at May 2025

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