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Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The Region

NasdaqCM:ACIC
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Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 1.9% drop, yet it remains up by 14% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow annually by the same percentage. In this dynamic environment, identifying small-cap stocks that are perceived as undervalued and have insider buying activity can indicate potential opportunities for investors seeking growth.

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

NamePEPSDiscount to Fair ValueValue Rating
First Mid Bancshares11.2x2.8x38.24%★★★★★★
First United10.6x2.8x43.80%★★★★★☆
Quanex Building Products27.8x0.7x41.31%★★★★☆☆
S&T Bancorp11.3x3.9x39.87%★★★★☆☆
Innovex International8.7x1.8x42.08%★★★★☆☆
German American Bancorp17.4x5.8x48.40%★★★☆☆☆
Franklin Financial Services14.9x2.4x25.63%★★★☆☆☆
Alpha Metallurgical Resources9.3x0.6x-193.97%★★★☆☆☆
Delek US HoldingsNA0.1x-48.83%★★★☆☆☆
Thryv HoldingsNA0.9x3.56%★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 63 stocks from our Undervalued US Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

American Coastal Insurance (NasdaqCM:ACIC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: American Coastal Insurance operates as a provider of property and casualty insurance, focusing on offering coverage solutions primarily for residential and commercial properties, with a market capitalization of approximately $0.17 billion.

Operations: ACIC's revenue streams have shown fluctuations, with a notable increase in gross profit margin from 0.24% to 52.70% over recent periods. The company has experienced varying net income margins, swinging from negative to positive figures, reaching up to 29.17%. Cost of goods sold (COGS) and operating expenses are significant components influencing financial outcomes, with COGS showing a decrease relative to revenue in the latest quarters.

PE: 8.1x

American Coastal Insurance, a smaller company in the insurance sector, recently reported a revenue increase to US$79.27 million for Q4 2024 from US$51.25 million the previous year, though net income dropped significantly to US$4.95 million from US$14.28 million. Despite relying entirely on external borrowing for funding, indicating higher risk than customer deposits, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by executives. The new CEO aims to enhance market position and shareholder value through strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

NasdaqCM:ACIC Share price vs Value as at Mar 2025
NasdaqCM:ACIC Share price vs Value as at Mar 2025

OraSure Technologies (NasdaqGS:OSUR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: OraSure Technologies is a company that specializes in providing diagnostic and molecular solutions, with a market cap of approximately $0.5 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily stems from its Diagnostics and Molecular Solutions segment, with a recent quarterly figure of $185.83 million. The gross profit margin has fluctuated over time, reaching 44.26% in the latest quarter. Operating expenses are significant, with General & Administrative expenses being a major component at $46.22 million for the same period.

PE: -12.4x

OraSure Technologies, a smaller player in the U.S. market, has seen its shares pressured by legal challenges and declining sales, with fourth-quarter 2024 revenues dropping to US$37.45 million from US$75.88 million the previous year. Despite these setbacks, insider confidence is evident as company leaders have been purchasing shares over recent months. The firm is exploring acquisitions to boost innovation while expanding access to their HIV self-test for younger users following FDA approval changes in January 2025.

NasdaqGS:OSUR Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025
NasdaqGS:OSUR Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025

agilon health (NYSE:AGL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Agilon Health operates within the healthcare facilities and services sector, focusing on transforming primary care for seniors, with a market capitalization of approximately $8.82 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue stream is from healthcare facilities and services, with recent revenues reaching $6.06 billion. The cost of goods sold (COGS) closely aligns with revenue figures, indicating high operational costs. Notably, the gross profit margin has shown a significant decline over time, dropping to 0.08% as of the latest period. Operating expenses are substantial, with general and administrative expenses being a major component consistently above $260 million in recent periods.

PE: -5.8x

agilon health's recent earnings report showed a substantial revenue increase to US$1.52 billion for Q4 2024, up from US$1.06 billion the previous year, while net losses narrowed significantly. Despite being unprofitable and relying on external borrowing, insider confidence was evident with share purchases in February 2025. The company anticipates revenues between US$5.83 billion and US$6.03 billion for 2025, reflecting potential growth in its healthcare services sector despite current volatility in share prices over the past three months.

NYSE:AGL Share price vs Value as at Mar 2025
NYSE:AGL Share price vs Value as at Mar 2025

Summing It All Up

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About NasdaqCM:ACIC

American Coastal Insurance

Through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the commercial and personal property, and casualty insurance business in the United States.

Good value with adequate balance sheet.