Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its North America commissary, domestic company-owned restaurants, and international operations. Cost of goods sold (COGS) is a significant expense, impacting the gross profit margin which has fluctuated between 15.86% and 30.77%.

PE: 19.6x

Papa John's International, a small-cap stock, has shown insider confidence with significant share purchases in recent months. Despite being dropped from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index on July 1, 2024, the company continues to pay a quarterly dividend of US$0.46 per share. First-quarter earnings for 2024 reported sales at US$40.71 million and revenue at US$513.92 million, though net income decreased to US$14.64 million from the previous year's US$22.38 million.

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Hammond Power Solutions

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Hammond Power Solutions specializes in the manufacture and sale of transformers, with a market cap of approximately CA$0.42 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of transformers, with recent quarterly revenue reaching CA$754.37 million. The gross profit margin has shown an upward trend, peaking at 32.94% in the latest period. Operating expenses include significant allocations to sales & marketing and general & administrative activities, which combined accounted for over CA$157 million recently.

PE: 21.6x

Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) recently reported a strong Q2 2024, with sales increasing to C$197.21 million from C$172.45 million year-over-year, and net income rising to C$23.59 million from C$13.33 million. Basic earnings per share jumped to C$1.98 from C$1.12 in the same period last year, showcasing significant growth potential for this small-cap stock. Additionally, insider confidence is evident as executives have been purchasing shares consistently over the past few months, indicating their belief in HPS's future prospects despite its reliance on higher-risk external borrowing for funding.

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Companies discussed in this article include LSE:BREE NasdaqGS:PZZA and TSX:HPS.A.

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