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3 Undervalued Small Caps In The United States With Insider Buying
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
In the last week, the market has been flat, though it is up 21% over the past year with earnings forecast to grow by 15% annually. In this environment, identifying undervalued small-cap stocks with insider buying can present unique opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States
| Name | PE | PS | Discount to Fair Value | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus McKinnon | 20.8x | 0.9x | 43.00% | ★★★★★★ |
| PCB Bancorp | 11.3x | 2.9x | 41.07% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Chatham Lodging Trust | NA | 1.3x | 30.19% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Franklin Financial Services | 9.8x | 1.9x | 37.80% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| MYR Group | 33.5x | 0.5x | 43.33% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Community West Bancshares | 18.7x | 2.9x | 42.25% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Alta Equipment Group | NA | 0.1x | -83.50% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Delek US Holdings | NA | 0.1x | -86.73% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Metals Acquisition | NA | 5.4x | 43.04% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Industrial Logistics Properties Trust | NA | 0.8x | -265.63% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (NasdaqCM:LIND)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Lindblad Expeditions Holdings operates expedition cruises and adventure travel experiences, with a market cap of approximately $0.69 billion.
Operations: Lindblad generates revenue from its Lindblad and Land Experiences segments, with recent figures showing $405.86 million and $185.61 million respectively. The company's gross profit margin has shown a notable trend, reaching 44.10% in the latest period ending June 30, 2024.
PE: -10.2x
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, a key player in expedition cruising, reported US$136.5 million in Q2 2024 sales, up from US$124.8 million last year, but faced a net loss of US$24.67 million. Despite this, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases. The company closed a shelf registration for nearly US$6 million on August 1 and added two new Galápagos vessels to its fleet in June 2024, showcasing strategic growth initiatives amid financial challenges.
Petco Health and Wellness Company (NasdaqGS:WOOF)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Petco Health and Wellness Company operates as a retailer specializing in pet products and services, with a market cap of approximately $1.98 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its retail specialty segment, amounting to $6.23 billion. Recent financial data indicates a gross profit margin of 37.38% and a net income margin of -21.27%, reflecting significant operational and non-operational expenses impacting profitability.
PE: -0.6x
Petco Health and Wellness Company, a small-cap stock, has seen significant insider confidence with notable share purchases over the past six months. Recently, they launched an expansive Halloween Bootique collection featuring over 300 items under $15. Joel D. Anderson was appointed CEO on July 29, 2024, bringing extensive retail experience from Five Below and Walmart.com. Despite being dropped from several Russell indexes in July 2024, Petco was added to the Russell 2000 Indexes.
LTC Properties (NYSE:LTC)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: LTC Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in senior housing and health care properties, with a market cap of $1.47 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its REIT - Health Care segment, with operating expenses and depreciation & amortization being significant cost components. As of the most recent period, it reported a gross profit margin of 92.35% and a net income margin of 47.63%.
PE: 17.1x
LTC Properties, a small-cap real estate investment trust, recently reported strong financial results for Q2 2024. Revenue increased to US$50.12 million from US$48.25 million year-over-year, and net income surged to US$19.36 million from US$6.17 million in the same period last year. Basic earnings per share rose to US$0.44 from US$0.15 a year ago, reflecting improved operational efficiency despite forecasted declines in earnings over the next three years by an average of 3.8% annually. Notably, insider confidence is evident as Independent Director David Gruber purchased 6,000 shares worth approximately US$214,520 between July and August 2024, marking a significant increase of over 48% in their holdings during this period.
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About NasdaqGS:WOOF
Petco Health and Wellness Company
Operates as a health and wellness company, focuses on enhancing the lives of pets, pet parents, and its Petco partners in the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
