Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action To Watch In December 2024

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by central bank rate cuts and mixed performances across major indices, small-cap stocks have faced particular challenges, with the Russell 2000 Index underperforming against its larger counterparts. This environment highlights the importance of identifying promising opportunities within the small-cap sector, where insider activity can serve as a valuable indicator of potential value amidst broader market fluctuations.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
Paradeep Phosphates	25.4x	0.8x	26.07%	★★★★★☆
Maharashtra Seamless	11.4x	2.0x	27.81%	★★★★★☆
Avia Avian	13.9x	3.2x	24.64%	★★★★★☆
Logistri Fastighets	12.7x	9.0x	40.92%	★★★★☆☆
JiaXing Gas Group	5.8x	0.3x	28.37%	★★★★☆☆
Gooch & Housego	42.6x	1.0x	29.84%	★★★☆☆☆
L.G. Balakrishnan & Bros	14.8x	1.7x	-47.77%	★★★☆☆☆
Kambi Group	16.1x	1.5x	41.10%	★★★☆☆☆
Community West Bancshares	18.7x	2.9x	42.25%	★★★☆☆☆
THG	NA	0.4x	-1214.95%	★★★☆☆☆

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

FastPartner (OM:FPAR A)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: FastPartner is a real estate company focused on property management across multiple regions, with a market cap of SEK 11.45 billion.

Operations: FastPartner generates revenue primarily from property management across three regions, with a total revenue of SEK 2.28 billion in the latest period. The company's gross profit margin has shown an upward trend, reaching 71.45% recently, while net income has experienced fluctuations, currently at a negative SEK -279.7 million due to significant non-operating expenses.

PE: -45.9x

FastPartner, a company in the smaller stock category, recently reported third-quarter sales of SEK 574 million, up from SEK 544.6 million the previous year, though net income declined to SEK 116 million from SEK 145.2 million. Over nine months, sales reached SEK 1.73 billion with a net income rebound to SEK 488.8 million from a prior loss of SEK 759.4 million. Insider confidence is reflected by Sven-Olof Johansson's purchase of 50,000 shares for approximately US$3.55 million in September this year, indicating potential value recognition despite its reliance on external borrowing for funding and interest payments not being well covered by earnings presently.

• Click here and access our complete valuation analysis report to understand the dynamics of FastPartner.

• Learn about FastPartner's historical performance.

New Wave Group (OM:NEWA B)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: New Wave Group is a Swedish company engaged in designing, acquiring, and developing branded consumer goods within the corporate, sports & leisure, and gifts & home furnishings sectors with a market cap of SEK 8.41 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Corporate, Sports & Leisure, and Gifts & Home Furnishings segments. Key financial data shows a gross profit margin of 50.14% as of the latest period ending September 2024. Operating expenses are significant, with general and administrative costs being the largest component.

PE: 13.9x

New Wave Group, a company characterized by its external borrowing strategy, is witnessing insider confidence with Ralph Mühlrad purchasing 3,000 shares in November 2024 for SEK 296,400. Despite a decline in third-quarter net income to SEK 204.2 million from SEK 270.9 million the previous year, earnings are projected to grow annually by nearly 19%. The recent appointment of Anna Gullmarstrand as CFO could signal strategic shifts aimed at enhancing financial performance and addressing funding risks.

• Take a closer look at New Wave Group's potential here in our valuation report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into New Wave Group's's past performance.

East West Banking (PSE:EW)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: East West Banking is a financial institution offering services in retail, consumer, and corporate banking, as well as treasury and trust operations, with a market capitalization of ₱31.24 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from consumer banking and retail banking, with significant contributions also coming from corporate banking and treasury and trust services. Operating expenses are a major cost component, with general and administrative expenses being substantial. The net income margin has shown variability, reaching as high as 30.79% in June 2020 before declining to 21.08% by March 2024.

PE: 3.1x

East West Banking, a smaller financial institution, is drawing attention with its recent performance and insider confidence. The CEO's purchase of 903,900 shares for approximately ₱8.73 million in December 2024 signals strong faith in the company’s potential. Despite challenges like a high bad loans ratio of 5.4%, the bank reported a notable increase in net income for Q3 2024 to ₱2.32 billion from ₱1.56 billion last year, reflecting improved operational efficiency and potential growth opportunities ahead.

• Delve into the full analysis valuation report here for a deeper understanding of East West Banking.

• Evaluate East West Banking's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

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