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Exploring 3 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action In The Global Market

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The United States market has experienced a flat performance over the last week but has shown a 12% increase over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 15% annually. In this context, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can offer opportunities for investors, especially when insider activity suggests confidence in these companies' prospects.

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

NamePEPSDiscount to Fair ValueValue Rating
Lindblad Expeditions HoldingsNA1.0x28.48%★★★★★★
Columbus McKinnonNA0.5x41.78%★★★★★☆
Montrose Environmental GroupNA1.1x35.83%★★★★★☆
Industrial Logistics Properties TrustNA0.9x32.84%★★★★★☆
Citizens & Northern11.4x2.8x46.09%★★★★☆☆
Southside Bancshares10.5x3.6x39.04%★★★★☆☆
S&T Bancorp11.1x3.8x40.90%★★★★☆☆
Thryv HoldingsNA0.7x34.99%★★★★☆☆
Auburn National Bancorporation13.6x2.9x43.04%★★★☆☆☆
Farmland Partners9.0x9.1x-9.34%★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 79 stocks from our Undervalued US Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

AirSculpt Technologies (AIRS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: AirSculpt Technologies is a company that specializes in providing minimally invasive body contouring procedures, with a market cap of approximately $0.33 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from direct medical procedure services, with the latest reported figure being $172.10 million. Over recent periods, gross profit margins have shown a downward trend, moving from 69.58% to 63.81%. Operating expenses include substantial allocations towards general and administrative costs and sales & marketing efforts, impacting overall profitability.

PE: -19.7x

AirSculpt Technologies, a company recently added to multiple Russell Value Indexes, shows potential as an undervalued investment opportunity. Despite reporting a net loss of US$2.85 million in Q1 2025 and experiencing share price volatility, insider confidence is evident with recent equity offerings totaling US$12 million at US$3.8 per share. The company prepaid US$10 million of its term loan debt in June 2025, indicating financial prudence. Earnings are projected to grow significantly by approximately 92% annually, offering promising prospects for future growth.

AIRS Share price vs Value as at Jul 2025
AIRS Share price vs Value as at Jul 2025

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (ILPT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Industrial Logistics Properties Trust is a real estate investment trust focusing on the ownership and leasing of industrial and logistics properties, with a market cap of approximately $0.52 billion.

Operations: ILPT generates revenue primarily through the ownership and leasing of properties, with a recent revenue figure of $441.99 million. The company's gross profit margin has shown some variation, reaching 86.23% in the most recent period. Operating expenses include significant depreciation and amortization costs, which were $169.93 million in the latest quarter, impacting overall profitability significantly. Net income margins have been negative recently, reflecting challenges in managing non-operating expenses and other costs effectively.

PE: -4.0x

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust, a smaller player in the market, is navigating financial challenges with strategic moves. Despite a volatile share price recently, they have shown insider confidence through increased quarterly dividends to US$0.05 per share. In June 2025, ILPT secured US$1.16 billion in fixed-rate mortgage financing to refinance existing debt, aiming to cut interest expenses and stabilize finances. While earnings dipped slightly in Q1 2025, efforts are underway for potential long-term value creation.

ILPT Share price vs Value as at Jul 2025
ILPT Share price vs Value as at Jul 2025

Farmland Partners (FPI)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Farmland Partners is a real estate investment trust focused on owning and managing high-quality farmland across North America, with a market cap of approximately $0.77 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its commercial real estate investments, with the most recent revenue reported at $56.54 million. The cost of goods sold (COGS) was $11.11 million, resulting in a gross profit of $45.43 million and a gross profit margin of 80.35%. Operating expenses amounted to $19.79 million, which includes general and administrative expenses totaling $14.43 million, while non-operating activities contributed negatively to net income with an expense of -$31.46 million leading to a net income margin of 100.99%.

PE: 9.0x

Farmland Partners reflects a mix of challenges and opportunities typical for smaller companies. The company reported Q1 2025 earnings with net income rising to US$2.04 million from US$1.37 million year-on-year, despite declining revenue and sales figures. Insider confidence is evident as John Good increased their stake by 24,000 shares worth approximately US$243,574 in early 2025, suggesting belief in the company's potential amidst high-risk funding structures and projected earnings decline. Recent buybacks further indicate management's commitment to enhancing shareholder value within a competitive agricultural sector landscape.

FPI Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2025
FPI Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2025

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