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Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen 2.1%, driven by gains in every sector. Over the past 12 months, the market is up 20%, with earnings expected to grow by 15% per annum over the next few years. In this thriving environment, identifying small-cap stocks that are undervalued and have insider buying can present unique opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States
| Name | PE | PS | Discount to Fair Value | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Bancorp | 9.0x | 2.1x | 44.48% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Thryv Holdings | NA | 0.8x | 31.64% | ★★★★★☆ |
| AtriCure | NA | 2.4x | 46.30% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Titan Machinery | 4.3x | 0.1x | 25.65% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Chatham Lodging Trust | NA | 1.4x | 22.56% | ★★★★★☆ |
| PCB Bancorp | 11.6x | 2.9x | 39.76% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Scholastic | 73.1x | 0.6x | 37.04% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Papa John's International | 19.6x | 0.7x | 43.78% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Community West Bancshares | 18.7x | 2.9x | 42.25% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Alta Equipment Group | NA | 0.2x | -197.62% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Papa John's International
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Papa John's International operates a global pizza delivery and carryout chain, with a market cap of approximately $2.84 billion.
Operations: Papa John's International generates revenue primarily from its North America commissary, domestic company-owned restaurants, and international operations. The company's gross profit margin has shown variability, reaching up to 31.28% in recent periods. Key expenses include cost of goods sold (COGS) and general & administrative expenses.
PE: 19.6x
Papa John’s International, a small cap stock, recently dropped from the Russell 2000 Dynamic Index on July 1, 2024. Despite this, insider confidence is evident with significant share purchases in recent months. The company reported Q1 earnings with sales at US$40.71 million and net income of US$14.64 million. Additionally, they declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.46 per share payable on August 30, 2024. Future growth prospects include an anticipated annual earnings increase of around 14%.
Enviri
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Enviri is a company that specializes in environmental solutions, including waste management and recycling services, with a market cap of $1.50 billion.
Operations: Enviri generates revenue primarily from its Clean Earth and Harsco Environmental segments, with the latter contributing $1.17 billion. The company's cost of goods sold (COGS) for the most recent period was $1.66 billion, resulting in a gross profit margin of 21.29%.