In April 2025, global markets faced significant turbulence as the U.S. announced unexpected tariffs, leading to sharp declines across major indices and heightened fears of a trade war. Small-cap stocks were particularly affected, with the Russell 2000 Index experiencing a notable drop amid concerns about slowing economic growth and rising inflation. In such volatile times, investors often look for small-cap companies that demonstrate resilience through strong fundamentals and strategic insider actions that align with long-term growth potential.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying Globally
Overview: Bapcor is a leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, equipment, and services in Australasia with a market capitalization of over A$2.5 billion.
Operations: Bapcor generates revenue primarily from its Trade, Retail, and Specialist Wholesale segments. The company's gross profit margin has shown a trend of gradual increase from 40.92% in June 2014 to 46.02% in December 2024. Operating expenses are significant and include costs for general and administrative purposes, depreciation and amortization, as well as sales and marketing activities.
PE: -9.1x
Bapcor, a small company in the automotive sector, reported A$1.01 billion in sales for the half-year ending December 2024, slightly down from A$1.02 billion the previous year, with net income at A$40.83 million compared to A$46.94 million previously. Despite this dip and reliance on external borrowing for funding, insider confidence is evident through recent share purchases by executives within the last six months. The company's earnings are forecasted to grow significantly at 56% annually, suggesting potential growth opportunities amidst leadership changes and strategic board appointments like Jacqueline Korhonen's addition as a Non-Executive Director in February 2025.
Overview: Robinsons Retail Holdings operates a diversified retail business in the Philippines, with segments including food, department stores, specialty stores, drug stores, and DIY outlets.
Operations: The company's revenue streams are primarily driven by its Food segment, contributing significantly to its overall income. The Gross Profit Margin shows a trend of gradual increase, reaching 24.11% by the end of 2024. Operating expenses form a substantial part of costs, with General & Administrative Expenses being the largest component within this category.
PE: 5.0x
Robinsons Retail Holdings, a smaller player in the retail sector, recently reported full-year 2024 sales of PHP 199.2 billion and net income of PHP 10.3 billion, showing significant growth from the previous year. Despite this positive momentum, earnings are expected to decline by an average of 10.7% annually over the next three years. Insider confidence is evident as they increased their share purchases throughout late 2024 and early 2025, reflecting belief in potential value amidst external borrowing risks and modest same-store sales growth projections for 2025.
Overview: CapitaLand India Trust primarily invests in income-producing business spaces in India and has a market cap of approximately SGD 1.98 billion.
Operations: Revenue is primarily derived from investment properties used as business space, totaling SGD 277.88 million as of the latest period. The net income margin has shown significant growth, reaching 1.58% in the most recent period. Operating expenses include general and administrative costs, which have been gradually increasing over time, currently at SGD 24.10 million.
PE: 2.9x
CapitaLand India Trust, a smaller entity in the market, shows potential for growth with insider confidence evident as their Chairman recently purchased 500,000 shares for approximately S$515,000. Despite earnings forecasts predicting a decline of nearly 30% annually over the next three years, revenue is expected to grow by about 14.63% per year. Recent strategic moves include a fixed-income offering of S$200 million and expansion into Bangalore's thriving office space market through acquisitions and partnerships.
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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:BAP PSE:RRHI and SGX:CY6U.
