Undervalued Small Caps In US With Insider Buying To Consider

In the past week, the United States market has climbed 1.8%, contributing to a significant 25% increase over the last year, with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually in the coming years. In this robust market environment, identifying small-cap stocks with strong fundamentals and insider buying can present promising opportunities for investors seeking potential value.

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

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
German American Bancorp	14.2x	4.7x	49.75%	★★★★☆☆
Quanex Building Products	32.3x	0.8x	39.39%	★★★★☆☆
First United	13.0x	3.0x	46.74%	★★★★☆☆
McEwen Mining	4.3x	2.2x	43.97%	★★★★☆☆
Innovex International	9.2x	2.1x	47.64%	★★★★☆☆
Flowco Holdings	8.2x	1.5x	41.16%	★★★★☆☆
Franklin Financial Services	10.5x	2.1x	33.50%	★★★☆☆☆
ProPetro Holding	NA	0.7x	14.13%	★★★☆☆☆
Delek US Holdings	NA	0.1x	-73.11%	★★★☆☆☆
Sabre	NA	0.4x	-66.83%	★★★☆☆☆

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Diversified Healthcare Trust (NasdaqGS:DHC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Diversified Healthcare Trust operates in the healthcare real estate sector, focusing on medical office and life science properties as well as senior housing, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.24 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Senior Housing Operating Portfolio, which contributes significantly to its total income. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown a declining trend, reaching 16.87% in late 2024. Operating expenses and non-operating expenses are substantial components of the cost structure, impacting overall profitability.

PE: -1.4x

Diversified Healthcare Trust, a small player in the U.S. market, faces challenges with its financial position as debt isn't well-covered by operating cash flow and relies entirely on external borrowing. Despite these hurdles, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases in January 2025. The company reported a net loss of US$98.69 million for Q3 2024 but continues to distribute dividends at US$0.01 per share quarterly, signaling commitment to shareholders amidst financial strain.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Diversified Healthcare Trust's valuation report.

• Examine Diversified Healthcare Trust's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Proficient Auto Logistics (NasdaqGS:PAL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Proficient Auto Logistics is a company specializing in the transportation and logistics of automobiles, with a market capitalization of $1.25 billion.

Operations: For the period ending September 2024 and January 2025, Proficient Auto Logistics reported revenue of $147.41 million with a consistent gross profit margin of 20.16%. The company experienced a net income loss, reflected by a net income margin of -3.99%, influenced by operating expenses totaling $35.60 million and general & administrative expenses amounting to $22.32 million.

PE: -47.3x

Proficient Auto Logistics, a smaller company in the U.S., recently appointed Brenda Frank to its board, enhancing governance with her extensive HR expertise. Despite reporting a net loss of US$1.37 million for Q3 2024, insider confidence is evident as an executive acquired 54,000 shares worth US$496,800. This purchase increased their holdings by nearly 8%, suggesting belief in potential growth. However, reliance on external borrowing poses financial risks despite projected earnings growth of over 84% annually.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Proficient Auto Logistics' performance by reading our valuation report here.

• Assess Proficient Auto Logistics' past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

FrontView REIT (NYSE:FVR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: FrontView REIT focuses on the acquisition, leasing, and ownership of net leased properties with a market cap of $2.45 billion.

Operations: FrontView REIT generates revenue primarily through the acquisition, leasing, and ownership of net leased properties. The company has seen fluctuations in its net income margin, with recent data showing a negative trend at -1.56%. Operating expenses and non-operating expenses are significant components of their cost structure, impacting overall profitability.

PE: -295.7x

FrontView REIT, a smaller company in the real estate sector, recently joined the S&P TMI Index and reported improved financials for Q3 2024 with sales rising to US$14.53 million from US$11.62 million year-on-year, while narrowing its net loss to US$2.43 million from US$3.56 million. Insider confidence is evident as founder Stephen Preston purchased 6,352 shares worth over US$116K in December 2024. Despite relying on external borrowing for funding, earnings are projected to grow significantly at over 101% annually.

• Navigate through the intricacies of FrontView REIT with our comprehensive valuation report here.

• Gain insights into FrontView REIT's past trends and performance with our Past report.

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