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Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a 3.9% decline, though it has risen by 17% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 14% annually. In such dynamic conditions, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued and have insider buying activity can be an intriguing strategy for investors seeking opportunities in small-cap companies.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States
| Name | PE | PS | Discount to Fair Value | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Mid Bancshares | 11.5x | 2.8x | 47.73% | ★★★★★☆ |
| McEwen Mining | 3.7x | 1.9x | 49.67% | ★★★★★☆ |
| OptimizeRx | NA | 1.1x | 41.00% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Shore Bancshares | 11.5x | 2.6x | -1.46% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| German American Bancorp | 14.0x | 4.7x | 47.09% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Quanex Building Products | 29.3x | 0.8x | 40.91% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| S&T Bancorp | 11.6x | 4.0x | 38.47% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Arrow Financial | 15.0x | 3.3x | 39.08% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Columbus McKinnon | 56.0x | 0.5x | 42.53% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Delek US Holdings | NA | 0.1x | -60.63% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
First Mid Bancshares
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: First Mid Bancshares operates as a financial holding company providing banking services, with a focus on traditional community banking, and has a market cap of approximately $0.64 billion.
Operations: The primary revenue stream is from banking, with a gross profit margin consistently at 100%. Operating expenses primarily comprise general and administrative costs, which reached $169.37 million in the latest period. The net income margin has shown variability, reaching 24.70% recently.
PE: 11.5x
First Mid Bancshares, a dynamic player in the financial sector, shows promising growth potential with earnings expected to rise 7.14% annually. Their recent earnings report for Q4 2024 highlighted a net income increase to US$19.17 million from US$18.07 million the previous year, alongside stable dividends of US$0.24 per share set for February 28, 2025. Despite facing increased net charge-offs at US$2.24 million, insider confidence remains strong with recent purchases indicating belief in future prospects within this competitive market space.
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Dive into the specifics of First Mid Bancshares here with our thorough valuation report.
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Old Second Bancorp
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Old Second Bancorp operates as a community banking organization, providing a range of financial services and products, with a market cap of approximately $0.87 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from community banking, with recent figures showing $272.70 million. Operating expenses are significant, with general and administrative expenses being a major component at $128.75 million in the latest period. The net income margin has shown variability, reaching 34.79% in the most recent quarter of 2023-09-30 before slightly decreasing to 31.27% by the end of 2024-12-31.