Undervalued Small Caps In US With Insider Action

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 1.2% and is up 24% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually. In this context of robust market performance, identifying small-cap stocks that are currently undervalued can present unique opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on insider actions that may signal potential growth.

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

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
First United	13.0x	3.5x	30.65%	★★★★☆☆
Eagle Financial Services	7.5x	1.6x	35.84%	★★★★☆☆
S&T Bancorp	11.8x	4.0x	37.40%	★★★★☆☆
Arrow Financial	15.3x	3.4x	37.95%	★★★☆☆☆
Limbach Holdings	36.7x	1.9x	46.74%	★★★☆☆☆
Columbus McKinnon	62.6x	0.6x	41.61%	★★★☆☆☆
ChromaDex	304.7x	4.9x	25.98%	★★★☆☆☆
Franklin Financial Services	15.1x	2.4x	21.23%	★★★☆☆☆
Guardian Pharmacy Services	NA	1.1x	32.03%	★★★☆☆☆
Delek US Holdings	NA	0.1x	-77.13%	★★★☆☆☆

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Fluence Energy (NasdaqGS:FLNC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Fluence Energy is a company focused on providing energy storage solutions, primarily through its batteries and battery systems segment, with a market capitalization of approximately $4.63 billion.

Operations: Fluence Energy's revenue is primarily derived from its battery systems, with the latest reported figure at $2.52 billion. The company has experienced fluctuations in its gross profit margin, reaching 12.93% in the most recent period after a series of variations over time. Operating expenses are significant and include costs such as sales & marketing, R&D, and general & administrative expenses.

PE: -455.5x

Fluence Energy, a company in the energy storage sector, recently launched Smartstack™, a high-density platform addressing grid-scale applications. Despite experiencing volatile share prices and reporting a Q1 2025 net loss of US$41.47 million, Fluence's earnings are projected to grow significantly by 42% annually. Insider confidence is reflected through recent executive changes but no insider buying activity was reported. The company's fiscal year 2025 revenue guidance was lowered to US$3.1 billion - US$3.7 billion due to contract timing issues in Australia, yet it remains largely covered by existing backlog and recognized revenue.

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Guardian Pharmacy Services (NYSE:GRDN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Guardian Pharmacy Services operates in the healthcare sector, providing pharmacy services with a focus on personalized care, and has a market capitalization of $3.25 billion.

Operations: Pharmacy Services generated $1.17 billion in revenue, with a gross profit margin of 19.80%. Operating expenses, primarily driven by general and administrative costs at $292.61 million, significantly impacted the net income margin, resulting in -8.38%.

PE: -12.9x

Guardian Pharmacy Services, a dynamic player in the healthcare sector, has recently expanded its footprint by integrating Freedom Pharmacy into its operations, enhancing its presence in New Jersey. The company was added to the S&P TMI Index on December 23, 2024. Insider confidence is evident as they acquired shares between October and December 2024. Despite relying entirely on external borrowing for funding, earnings are projected to grow at an impressive rate of 88% annually.

• Delve into the full analysis valuation report here for a deeper understanding of Guardian Pharmacy Services.

• Evaluate Guardian Pharmacy Services' historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:PEB)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Pebblebrook Hotel Trust operates as a real estate investment trust focusing on the acquisition and management of upscale, full-service hotels and resorts, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.12 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its hotels and motels segment, with the most recent revenue reported at $1.45 billion. The gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, recently recorded at 25.67%. Operating expenses and non-operating expenses are significant cost components impacting profitability.

PE: -49.3x

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, a player in the hospitality sector, is drawing attention for its potential value. With earnings projected to grow 31% annually, there's a promising outlook despite the reliance on external borrowing for funding. Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases between January and February 2025. The company declared dividends on preferred and common shares in December 2024, indicating stable cash flow management. These factors could position Pebblebrook well for future growth within its industry.

• Take a closer look at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust's potential here in our valuation report.

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

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