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Exploring 3 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying To Enhance Your Portfolio

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With global markets showing signs of recovery and hopes growing for a "soft landing" in the U.S. economy, small-cap stocks have seen renewed interest from investors. The S&P 600, which tracks small-cap companies, has also experienced gains amid this positive sentiment. In this context, identifying undervalued small-cap stocks with insider buying can be a strategic move to enhance your portfolio.

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Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying

NamePEPSDiscount to Fair ValueValue Rating
Essentra817.3x1.6x49.06%★★★★★☆
Chatham Lodging TrustNA1.3x32.00%★★★★★☆
Information Services24.0x2.1x-66.79%★★★★☆☆
CVS Group22.4x1.2x40.83%★★★★☆☆
ADENTRA16.8x0.3x8.40%★★★☆☆☆
Studsvik20.6x1.2x41.69%★★★☆☆☆
Franchise Brands117.4x2.9x48.77%★★★☆☆☆
Community West Bancshares18.7x2.9x42.25%★★★☆☆☆
Alta Equipment GroupNA0.1x-62.86%★★★☆☆☆
Delek US HoldingsNA0.1x-106.04%★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 204 stocks from our Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

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

AtriCure (NasdaqGM:ATRC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: AtriCure specializes in developing and selling surgical and medical equipment, with a market cap of approximately $2.05 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Surgical & Medical Equipment segment, which reached $429.95 million as of the latest period. Its gross profit margin has been around 74.84%, with operating expenses largely driven by R&D and General & Administrative costs, totaling $356.58 million in the most recent quarter.

PE: -29.0x

AtriCure's recent regulatory approval in China for its AtriClip® device marks a significant milestone, potentially expanding its market presence. Despite reporting a net loss of US$8.01 million for Q2 2024, revenue grew to US$116.27 million from US$100.92 million year-over-year, indicating strong sales momentum. Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by executives between June and July 2024. The company expects full-year revenue to reach approximately US$456-461 million, reflecting an optimistic growth outlook despite past shareholder dilution and higher-risk funding sources.

NasdaqGM:ATRC Share price vs Value as at Aug 2024
NasdaqGM:ATRC Share price vs Value as at Aug 2024

Bloomin' Brands (NasdaqGS:BLMN)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Bloomin' Brands operates a portfolio of casual dining restaurant chains, with a market cap of approximately $2.44 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its U.S. operations ($3.97 billion) and international markets ($615.57 million). For the period ending 2023-09-24, it reported a gross profit margin of 17.52% and a net income margin of 5.73%.

PE: 45.4x

Bloomin' Brands, a small cap stock, recently reported second-quarter revenue of US$1.12 billion and net income of US$28.4 million, down from the previous year. Despite lower profit margins and earnings guidance for 2024 being revised to US$0.25–US$0.45 per share, insider confidence remains strong with significant share purchases in recent months. The company maintains a quarterly dividend of US$0.24 per share and is included in multiple Russell indices, indicating potential value recognition in the market.

NasdaqGS:BLMN Share price vs Value as at Aug 2024
NasdaqGS:BLMN Share price vs Value as at Aug 2024

Marksans Pharma (NSEI:MARKSANS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Marksans Pharma is a pharmaceutical company involved in the manufacturing and marketing of generic drugs, with a market cap of ₹27.09 billion.

Operations: Marksans Pharma generates revenue primarily from its pharmaceuticals segment, reaching ₹22.68 billion in the most recent period. The company has seen a gross profit margin of 53.39% and a net income margin of 14.72%.

PE: 29.9x

Marksans Pharma, a smaller pharmaceutical player, has seen significant insider confidence with notable share purchases in the last quarter. The company reported robust Q1 2025 earnings with sales of INR 5.9 billion and net income of INR 887.52 million, reflecting solid growth from the previous year. Additionally, Marksans is actively exploring M&A opportunities to expand its European market presence, indicating strategic ambitions beyond organic growth. Their focus on corporate governance and regular board meetings further underscores their commitment to sustainable expansion.

NSEI:MARKSANS Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
NSEI:MARKSANS Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

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About NasdaqGM:ATRC

AtriCure

Develops, manufactures, and sells devices for surgical ablation of cardiac tissue, exclusion of the left atrial appendage, and temporarily blocking pain by ablating peripheral nerves to medical centers in the United States, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally.

Excellent balance sheet and slightly overvalued.

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