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Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action To Consider In March 2025

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen 1.7%, contributing to a 10.0% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 14% annually. In this context of positive market momentum, identifying small-cap stocks with insider activity can provide valuable insights into potential opportunities for investors seeking growth in undervalued segments.

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

NamePEPSDiscount to Fair ValueValue Rating
First Mid Bancshares10.8x2.7x40.45%★★★★★★
First United9.6x2.6x47.99%★★★★★☆
S&T Bancorp11.1x3.8x41.07%★★★★☆☆
German American Bancorp17.3x5.8x48.57%★★★☆☆☆
Quanex Building Products78.2x0.6x39.90%★★★☆☆☆
Columbus McKinnon55.9x0.5x42.06%★★★☆☆☆
Union Bankshares15.0x2.8x31.90%★★★☆☆☆
Franklin Financial Services14.3x2.3x28.21%★★★☆☆☆
PDF Solutions210.3x4.8x11.68%★★★☆☆☆
Delek US HoldingsNA0.1x-198.16%★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 71 stocks from our Undervalued US Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

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

Claritev (NYSE:CTEV)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Claritev operates in the business services sector with a focus on providing comprehensive solutions, and it has a market capitalization of $2.75 billion.

Operations: CTEV's revenue primarily stems from its Business Services segment, with a recent figure of $930.62 million. The company has faced fluctuations in net income margin, notably reaching -1.77% at the end of 2024, while gross profit margin was recorded at 74.27%. Operating expenses and non-operating expenses have significantly impacted profitability, contributing to recent negative net income figures.

PE: -0.2x

Claritev, recently renamed from MultiPlan Corporation, is navigating a challenging landscape with its analytics solution, BenInsights, now integrated with Oracle Cloud. Despite reporting a net loss of US$1.65 billion for 2024 and anticipating flat to slightly declining revenues for 2025, insider confidence is evident as Michael Kim purchased 40,000 shares worth US$249,588 in March 2025. The company's volatile share price and reliance on external borrowing highlight potential risks amidst these strategic developments.

NYSE:CTEV Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025
NYSE:CTEV Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025

Camping World Holdings (NYSE:CWH)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Camping World Holdings operates as a leading retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs) and related outdoor products, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.71 billion.

Operations: RV and Outdoor Retail is the primary revenue stream, generating $5.92 billion, while Good Sam Services and Plans contribute $195.63 million. The gross profit margin has fluctuated over the years, reaching 35.78% in March 2022 before decreasing to 29.93% by December 2024. Operating expenses have consistently been a significant cost component, with General & Administrative Expenses being a major part of it, amounting to $1.57 billion by December 2024.

PE: -27.7x

Camping World Holdings, a smaller company in the U.S. market, has been navigating financial challenges with a full-year revenue of US$6.1 billion for 2024 but reported a net loss of US$38.64 million compared to last year's profit. Despite these setbacks, earnings are projected to grow significantly at 107.85% annually. Insider confidence is evident as insiders have been purchasing shares recently, signaling potential belief in future growth despite current losses and asset impairments totaling US$2.7 million last quarter.

NYSE:CWH Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025
NYSE:CWH Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Kronos Worldwide is a company engaged in the production and sale of titanium dioxide pigments, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.30 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Kronos Worldwide is the production and sale of titanium dioxide pigments, with recent quarterly revenues reaching $1.89 billion. The company's gross profit margin has experienced fluctuations, most notably peaking at 37.25% in mid-2018 before decreasing to 19.15% by the end of 2024. Operating expenses consistently impact profitability, with general and administrative expenses forming a significant portion of these costs over various periods.

PE: 10.4x

Kronos Worldwide, a smaller player in the U.S. market, has shown signs of being undervalued with recent financial improvements. For 2024, it reported sales of US$1.89 billion and net income of US$86.2 million, a turnaround from last year's loss. Despite a challenging debt profile reliant on external borrowing and earnings impacted by significant one-off items, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases this quarter. A modest dividend continues to attract investors seeking income stability amidst growth potential.

NYSE:KRO Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025
NYSE:KRO Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025

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