3 Undervalued Small Caps In United States With Insider Buying

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it has experienced a significant rise of 39% over the past 12 months, with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this context, identifying small-cap stocks that are perceived as undervalued and have insider buying activity can be an intriguing opportunity for investors seeking potential growth amidst steady market conditions.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
Columbus McKinnon	20.2x	0.9x	44.37%	★★★★★★
Hanover Bancorp	9.6x	2.2x	45.69%	★★★★★☆
Franklin Financial Services	10.3x	2.0x	31.50%	★★★★☆☆
HighPeak Energy	10.9x	1.4x	40.72%	★★★★☆☆
Citizens & Northern	13.4x	2.9x	43.88%	★★★☆☆☆
Community West Bancshares	18.7x	2.9x	42.25%	★★★☆☆☆
Orion Group Holdings	NA	0.3x	-96.12%	★★★☆☆☆
Sabre	NA	0.5x	-61.88%	★★★☆☆☆
Delek US Holdings	NA	0.1x	-45.24%	★★★☆☆☆
Industrial Logistics Properties Trust	NA	0.6x	-183.42%	★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 48 stocks from our Undervalued US Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Sabre (NasdaqGS:SABR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Sabre operates as a technology solutions provider for the global travel and tourism industry, with a market cap of $1.43 billion.

Operations: Sabre generates revenue primarily from its Travel Solutions and Hospitality Solutions segments, with recent figures showing $2.70 billion and $315.74 million respectively. The company's gross profit margin has shown variability, recently recorded at 59.47%. Operating expenses have been significant, with research and development costs being a major component at $882.44 million in the latest period analyzed.

PE: -3.5x

Sabre Corporation, a prominent player in travel technology, is gaining attention as a potentially undervalued stock. Despite recent shareholder dilution and reliance on external borrowing for funding, Sabre's strategic moves include new distribution agreements with Premier Inn and World Travel, enhancing its global reach. The company forecasts significant earnings growth of 90% annually. Recent insider confidence is evident with share purchases over the past year. Upcoming board changes may influence future strategic direction positively.

• Dive into the specifics of Sabre here with our thorough valuation report.

• Examine Sabre's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Custom Truck One Source (NYSE:CTOS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Custom Truck One Source provides specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions, including sales, aftermarket parts and services, and equipment rental solutions, with a market cap of approximately $1.59 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from Truck and Equipment Sales, Aftermarket Parts and Services, and Equipment Rental Solutions. The gross profit margin has shown variability, peaking at 32.78% in December 2019 before experiencing fluctuations to reach 23.12% by October 2024. Operating expenses have been a significant cost factor, with General & Administrative Expenses being a notable component within this category.

PE: -63.5x

Custom Truck One Source, a smaller company in the U.S. market, is attracting attention due to its potential for growth despite recent financial setbacks. Earnings are projected to grow by 92.85% annually, indicating strong future prospects. However, the company relies entirely on external borrowing for funding, which poses higher risks compared to customer deposits. Notably, insider confidence is evident with significant share repurchases from April to June 2024 totaling US$16.87 million. As they prepare to announce Q3 results today, investors might anticipate insights into their strategic direction amidst these dynamics.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Custom Truck One Source's valuation report.

• Gain insights into Custom Truck One Source's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

PROS Holdings (NYSE:PRO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: PROS Holdings is a company that specializes in providing AI-powered software solutions designed to optimize pricing, selling, and revenue management processes for businesses, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.50 billion.

Operations: PROS Holdings generates revenue primarily from its Software & Programming segment, which amounted to $317.44 million in the latest period. The company's gross profit margin has shown an upward trend, reaching 63.82% recently. Operating expenses are significant and include costs related to sales and marketing, research and development, and general administrative functions.

PE: -21.4x

PROS Holdings, a smaller company in the tech sector, recently reported a revenue increase to US$82.7 million for Q3 2024 from US$77.25 million last year and achieved a net income of US$0.235 million, reversing a loss from the previous year. Despite past shareholder dilution and reliance on external borrowing, it continues to innovate with offerings like PROS Smart Rebate Management. With insider confidence evident through recent share purchases, the company anticipates further revenue growth in Q4 2024 between US$84.1 million and US$85.1 million amidst leadership transitions as CEO Andres Reiner plans retirement while ensuring smooth succession planning.

• Get an in-depth perspective on PROS Holdings' performance by reading our valuation report here.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into PROS Holdings''s past performance.

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