Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action To Watch In March 2025

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 3.1% drop despite having risen by 13% over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 14% annually. In this context, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued and have insider activity can offer intriguing opportunities for investors looking to navigate current market conditions.

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

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
First Mid Bancshares	11.3x	2.8x	37.68%	★★★★★★
Shore Bancshares	11.1x	2.5x	2.16%	★★★★★☆
First United	10.8x	2.9x	42.34%	★★★★★☆
German American Bancorp	13.9x	4.6x	47.96%	★★★★☆☆
Arrow Financial	14.8x	3.3x	40.64%	★★★★☆☆
Quanex Building Products	26.7x	0.7x	43.87%	★★★★☆☆
Eagle Financial Services	7.4x	1.6x	38.79%	★★★★☆☆
S&T Bancorp	11.4x	3.9x	39.29%	★★★★☆☆
Innovex International	8.4x	1.8x	43.51%	★★★★☆☆
Citizens & Northern	12.5x	3.0x	42.26%	★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 61 stocks from our Undervalued US Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Citizens & Northern operates as a community banking institution, providing a range of financial services with a market capitalization of $0.32 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through community banking, with recent quarterly revenue reaching $106.13 million. Operating expenses have consistently been a significant portion of costs, recently reported at $74.26 million. The net income margin has varied over time, most recently recorded at 24.28%.

PE: 12.5x

Citizens & Northern, a smaller U.S. company, recently declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.28 per share payable in February 2025, reflecting stable shareholder returns. Despite no recent share repurchases, the company completed an earlier buyback of 26,034 shares for US$0.44 million under its September 2023 plan. Earnings are projected to grow by 8% annually, and their allowance for bad loans stands at a low 84%, indicating prudent risk management. Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by executives suggesting potential growth ahead.

• Take a closer look at Citizens & Northern's potential here in our valuation report.

• Explore historical data to track Citizens & Northern's performance over time in our Past section.

Shore Bancshares (NasdaqGS:SHBI)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Shore Bancshares operates as a community banking organization, with a focus on providing financial services and products, and has a market capitalization of $0.19 billion.

Operations: Shore Bancshares generates revenue primarily from its community banking operations, with recent revenues reaching $196.96 million. The company has consistently achieved a gross profit margin of 100%, indicating that all reported revenue translates directly into gross profit. Operating expenses, including general and administrative costs, significantly impact net income margins, which have shown variability over time but reached 22.28% in the latest period.

PE: 11.1x

Shore Bancshares stands out in the small-cap sector with a promising earnings growth forecast of 15.32% annually. Recent financials show a rise in net interest income to US$44 million for Q4 2024, up from US$41.53 million the previous year, and net income at US$13.28 million compared to US$10.49 million last year, highlighting its potential value. Insider confidence is evident as they continue acquiring shares, reflecting belief in future prospects despite upcoming CFO retirement changes effective August 2025.

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

• Evaluate Shore Bancshares' historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE:HPP)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hudson Pacific Properties is a real estate investment trust focusing on owning and operating office and studio properties, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.92 billion.

Operations: Hudson Pacific Properties generates revenue primarily from its Office and Studio segments, with the Office segment contributing $692.28 million and the Studio segment adding $149.81 million. The company's gross profit margin has shown a declining trend, reaching 45.31% as of December 2024, reflecting changes in cost structures over time. Operating expenses include significant depreciation and amortization costs, which have impacted net income margins negatively in recent periods.

PE: -1.2x

Hudson Pacific Properties, a smaller player in the real estate sector, faces challenges with its unprofitable status and reliance on external borrowing. Despite reporting a net loss of US$342.93 million for 2024, insider confidence is evident as Chairman & CEO Victor Coleman purchased 50,000 shares worth US$176,500 recently. This move suggests belief in potential recovery or value within the company. The firm recently sold non-core assets to manage debt and anticipates GAAP non-cash revenue between US$10-15 million for 2025.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Hudson Pacific Properties with our detailed analytical valuation report.

• Assess Hudson Pacific Properties' past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

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