Insider Buying Highlights These 3 Undervalued Small Caps On US Markets

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it has seen a significant rise of 22% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this context, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can be crucial for investors looking to capitalize on growth opportunities highlighted by insider buying trends.

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

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
First United	11.5x	3.1x	39.51%	★★★★★☆
Array Technologies	NA	1.2x	47.18%	★★★★★☆
McEwen Mining	4.4x	2.3x	42.39%	★★★★★☆
OptimizeRx	NA	1.2x	43.02%	★★★★★☆
Quanex Building Products	31.5x	0.8x	39.23%	★★★★☆☆
German American Bancorp	14.6x	4.9x	47.05%	★★★☆☆☆
Citizens & Northern	13.1x	3.2x	41.73%	★★★☆☆☆
ChromaDex	293.3x	4.8x	32.15%	★★★☆☆☆
Delek US Holdings	NA	0.1x	-79.89%	★★★☆☆☆
Sabre	NA	0.4x	-41.16%	★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 45 stocks from our Undervalued US Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

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

Gold Royalty (NYSEAM:GROY)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Gold Royalty is a company that focuses on acquiring and managing royalty and mineral stream interests, with a market capitalization of approximately $0.38 billion.

Operations: Revenue primarily stems from investments in royalty and mineral stream interests, totaling $7.76 million. The gross profit margin has shown a consistent trend of approximately 1.0% in recent periods, with operating expenses and non-operating expenses impacting net income margins negatively across various quarters.

PE: -12.9x

Gold Royalty, a small cap company in the U.S., has been actively engaging with investors through recent presentations at key mining conferences, signaling their proactive industry presence. Despite having less than a year of cash runway and relying on higher-risk external borrowing, there is insider confidence with recent share purchases. Earnings are projected to grow significantly at 171% annually, suggesting potential for future growth amid current financial constraints.

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Chimera Investment (NYSE:CIM)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Chimera Investment operates by investing, on a leveraged basis, in a diversified portfolio of mortgage assets and has a market cap of approximately $1.38 billion.

Operations: The company primarily generates revenue through its diversified portfolio of mortgage assets, with recent figures showing a gross profit margin of 93.19%. Operating expenses have been consistent around $53.75 million, impacting net income margins which recently stood at 61.20%.

PE: 4.6x

Chimera Investment, a smaller U.S. company, recently declared a fourth-quarter cash dividend of US$0.37 per share, payable on January 31, 2025. Despite this shareholder return, the company's financial position raises concerns; its debt isn't well-covered by operating cash flow and relies entirely on external borrowing for funding. Earnings are projected to decline by an average of 30.8% annually over the next three years, indicating potential challenges ahead despite insider confidence reflected in recent share purchases.

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

Delek US Holdings (NYSE:DK)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Delek US Holdings is a diversified energy company primarily engaged in refining and logistics operations, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.90 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its refining and logistics segments, with the refining segment contributing significantly more. Over recent periods, the net income margin has shown fluctuations, reaching a high of 5.26% in early 2019 before declining to negative figures in subsequent years. The cost of goods sold consistently represents a substantial portion of total revenue, affecting profitability trends.

PE: -3.1x

Delek US Holdings, a smaller player in the energy sector, has seen insider confidence with share purchases made by executives over the past year. Despite relying on external borrowing for funding, which carries higher risk compared to customer deposits, Delek's operating cash flow adequately covers its debt. This financial stability suggests potential resilience in navigating market fluctuations. As the company continues to focus on operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives, it may present opportunities for investors seeking value in smaller companies within the United States.

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• Gain insights into Delek US Holdings' historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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