October 2024's Top Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Actions

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Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating global economic indicators, small-cap stocks have shown resilience, with the Russell 2000 Index outperforming larger counterparts in recent weeks. This environment presents potential opportunities for investors seeking undervalued small caps, especially those with notable insider actions that may signal confidence in their growth prospects.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying

Name

PE

PS

Discount to Fair Value

Value Rating

Rogers Sugar

15.3x

0.6x

48.36%

★★★★☆☆

Sagicor Financial

1.3x

0.3x

-42.26%

★★★★☆☆

Freehold Royalties

14.1x

6.5x

49.37%

★★★★☆☆

HighPeak Energy

11.8x

1.5x

36.43%

★★★★☆☆

German American Bancorp

14.3x

4.8x

45.51%

★★★☆☆☆

Guardian Pharmacy Services

76.5x

1.0x

43.68%

★★★☆☆☆

Community West Bancshares

18.7x

2.9x

42.25%

★★★☆☆☆

Orion Group Holdings

NA

0.3x

-99.42%

★★★☆☆☆

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust

NA

0.6x

-193.52%

★★★☆☆☆

Essentra

727.3x

1.4x

14.56%

★★☆☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 189 stocks from our Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

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

Insignia Financial

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Insignia Financial operates in the financial services industry, offering advice, platforms, and asset management solutions with a market capitalization of A$2.34 billion.

Operations: Insignia Financial generates revenue primarily from its Platforms and Advice segments, with significant contributions from Asset Management. The company's gross profit margin has shown a notable trend, reaching 36.72% by the latest period. Operating expenses have been a substantial part of the cost structure, impacting net income outcomes in recent periods.

PE: -11.7x

Insignia Financial, a small-cap company, faces challenges with a net loss of A$185.3 million for the year ending June 2024, compared to a previous net income of A$51.4 million. Despite this setback, earnings are projected to grow by 58.6% annually. The company's funding is entirely from external borrowing, posing higher risks without customer deposits as security. Recent executive changes include Joseph Volpe's appointment as Company Secretary in August 2024, reflecting ongoing internal restructuring efforts.

ASX:IFL Share price vs Value as at Oct 2024
ASX:IFL Share price vs Value as at Oct 2024

Bytes Technology Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Bytes Technology Group is an IT solutions provider with a focus on delivering software, security, and cloud services, and it has a market capitalization of approximately £1.07 billion.