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3 Top Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying To Consider
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
Global markets have shown mixed performance recently, with small-cap and value shares outpacing large-cap growth stocks. Economic indicators have painted a varied picture, with consumer spending rising but the housing market continuing to slump. In this environment, identifying undervalued small-cap stocks can be particularly compelling. These companies often offer unique opportunities for growth and resilience amid broader market fluctuations.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying
Name | PE | PS | Discount to Fair Value | Value Rating |
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Dundee Precious Metals | 8.6x | 2.9x | 38.41% | ★★★★★★ |
Nexus Industrial REIT | 2.7x | 3.4x | 23.34% | ★★★★★☆ |
Citizens & Northern | 12.7x | 2.8x | 44.19% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Thryv Holdings | NA | 0.7x | 11.44% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Hemisphere Energy | 6.9x | 2.5x | 11.31% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Sopharma AD | 11.4x | 0.5x | 4.50% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Papa John's International | 19.5x | 0.7x | 44.04% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Freehold Royalties | 13.8x | 6.4x | 2.41% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Community West Bancshares | 18.7x | 2.9x | 42.25% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Alta Equipment Group | NA | 0.2x | -189.41% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Enviri (NYSE:NVRI)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Enviri is a company specializing in environmental solutions, operating through its Clean Earth and Harsco Environmental segments, with a market cap of $1.50 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from Clean Earth ($931.89 million) and Harsco Environmental ($1.17 billion). The gross profit margin has shown variability, with the most recent figure at 21.29%.
PE: -18.4x
Enviri Corporation, a small cap stock, has shown mixed financial performance recently. For Q2 2024, revenue was US$609.99 million with a net loss of US$13.6 million, compared to last year's US$11.44 million loss. Despite the losses, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by executives in June 2024. The company revised its full-year 2024 GAAP operating income guidance to US$128-$141 million and expects diluted loss per share from continuing operations between $0.42 and $0.58 for the same period.
- Take a closer look at Enviri's potential here in our valuation report.
Explore historical data to track Enviri's performance over time in our Past section.
Kinetic Development Group (SEHK:1277)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Kinetic Development Group is a company engaged in property development and investment, with a market cap of CN¥5.23 billion.
Operations: Kinetic Development Group generates revenue primarily through sales, with significant costs attributed to COGS. Notably, the gross profit margin has shown an upward trend, reaching 69.80% as of June 30, 2022. Operating expenses include general and administrative expenses and sales & marketing expenses.
PE: 4.3x
Kinetic Development Group, a smaller company in its sector, recently approved a final dividend of HK$0.05 per share for the year ending December 2023 and amended its bylaws during the May 2024 annual meeting. The company's funding is entirely reliant on external borrowing, which poses higher risk compared to customer deposits. Insider confidence is evident as key individuals have increased their stock purchases over the past six months, signaling potential growth and stability despite recent changes in dividends and corporate governance structure.
- Click here and access our complete valuation analysis report to understand the dynamics of Kinetic Development Group.
Gain insights into Kinetic Development Group's past trends and performance with our Past report.
Hammond Power Solutions (TSX:HPS.A)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Hammond Power Solutions specializes in the manufacture and sale of transformers, operating with a market cap of CA$0.37 billion.
Operations: The company generated revenue of CA$754.37 million from the manufacture and sale of transformers, with a gross profit margin of 32.94% in the most recent period. Operating expenses amounted to CA$157.95 million, and net income was CA$65.88 million, resulting in a net income margin of 8.73%.
PE: 21.2x
Hammond Power Solutions, a small cap stock, has shown solid financial performance recently. For Q2 2024, the company reported CAD 197.21 million in sales and CAD 23.59 million in net income, up from CAD 172.45 million and CAD 13.33 million respectively a year ago. Basic earnings per share increased to CAD 1.98 from CAD 1.12 last year, reflecting strong operational efficiency and profitability growth despite relying solely on external borrowing for funding sources which presents higher risk compared to customer deposits . Notably, insider confidence is evident with recent purchases by executives within the past quarter indicating their belief in the company's future prospects .
- Click here to discover the nuances of Hammond Power Solutions with our detailed analytical valuation report.
Learn about Hammond Power Solutions' historical performance.
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About SEHK:1277
Kinetic Development Group
An investment holding company, engages in the extraction and sale of coal products in the People’s Republic of China.