Exploring ACNB And 2 More Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In US

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has dropped by 1.2%, yet it has risen by an impressive 30% over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks that are perceived as undervalued and have insider buying can be a promising strategy for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth opportunities.

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

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
Capital Bancorp	14.1x	2.9x	48.35%	★★★★☆☆
Franklin Financial Services	10.5x	2.1x	31.63%	★★★★☆☆
HighPeak Energy	11.4x	1.6x	33.33%	★★★★☆☆
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust	NA	1.0x	12.62%	★★★★☆☆
German American Bancorp	16.3x	5.4x	43.76%	★★★☆☆☆
USCB Financial Holdings	18.9x	5.4x	48.98%	★★★☆☆☆
First United	13.8x	3.1x	46.34%	★★★☆☆☆
Orion Group Holdings	NA	0.4x	-235.34%	★★★☆☆☆
Community West Bancshares	18.7x	2.9x	42.25%	★★★☆☆☆
Tilray Brands	NA	1.5x	-76.94%	★★★☆☆☆

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Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

ACNB (NasdaqCM:ACNB)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: ACNB is a financial services company primarily engaged in banking and insurance operations, with a market capitalization of $0.29 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams are from its banking and insurance segments, with banking contributing significantly more. Operating expenses are a major cost component, consistently exceeding $60 million in recent periods. The net income margin has shown variability, reaching as high as 34.31% in June 2023 before declining to 27.58% by September 2024.

PE: 13.7x

ACNB Corporation, a smaller company by market capitalization, has recently shown insider confidence with share purchases. Despite a decrease in net income to US$7.2 million for Q3 2024 from US$9.04 million the previous year, the company maintains its appeal through strategic buybacks and dividend growth, increasing its quarterly dividend by 6.7% to US$0.32 per share. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to grow at an annual rate of 18.75%, suggesting potential for future value appreciation despite current challenges.

• Get an in-depth perspective on ACNB's performance by reading our valuation report here.

• Learn about ACNB's historical performance.

Maravai LifeSciences Holdings (NasdaqGS:MRVI)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Maravai LifeSciences Holdings specializes in providing products and services for nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing, with a market capitalization of $1.88 billion.

Operations: Nucleic Acid Production is the primary revenue stream, generating $213.27 million, followed by Biologics Safety Testing at $63.65 million. The company has experienced fluctuations in its net income margin, with recent periods showing a decline to -81.13%. Gross profit margin also saw a decrease from 83.33% in early 2022 to 46.36% by late 2024.

PE: -2.9x

Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, a smaller player in the U.S. market, recently faced financial challenges with a net loss of US$99 million for Q3 2024, up from US$6.46 million last year, partly due to a goodwill impairment of US$154 million. Despite volatile share prices and reliance on external borrowing, insider confidence is evident as insiders purchased shares between August and October 2024. The company projects annual revenue between US$255 million and US$265 million for 2024.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Maravai LifeSciences Holdings stock in this valuation report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Maravai LifeSciences Holdings''s past performance.

Tilray Brands (NasdaqGS:TLRY)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Tilray Brands operates in the cannabis, wellness, distribution, and beverage alcohol sectors with a focus on producing and distributing cannabis products globally; the company has a market capitalization of approximately $1.88 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from four segments, with cannabis and distribution being the largest contributors. Operating expenses are significant, impacting profitability, with general and administrative expenses consistently forming a large portion of these costs. The gross profit margin has shown variability over recent periods, reaching 30.31% in the latest data point provided.

PE: -5.6x

Tilray Brands, a player in the cannabis and beverage industry, recently showcased its innovative spirit with fall-themed product launches across its craft beer brands. Despite reporting a net loss of US$39.17 million for Q1 2024, an improvement from last year’s US$55.86 million loss, the company anticipates fiscal 2025 revenue between US$950 million to $1 billion. Insider confidence is evident as they have been purchasing shares since September 2024, suggesting belief in potential growth despite current unprofitability challenges.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Tilray Brands with our comprehensive valuation report here.

• Gain insights into Tilray Brands' past trends and performance with our Past report.

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