Exploring TSX's Top Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action In December 2024

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As the Canadian market navigates political uncertainties and recent pullbacks, it remains buoyed by strong economic fundamentals and easing inflation, positioning it for potential growth despite leadership transitions. In this environment, identifying small-cap stocks with solid financials and insider activity can offer intriguing opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on market volatility.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Canada

Name

PE

PS

Discount to Fair Value

Value Rating

Sagicor Financial

1.1x

0.3x

37.71%

★★★★★★

Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust

12.7x

3.4x

43.63%

★★★★★☆

Calfrac Well Services

11.5x

0.2x

37.46%

★★★★★☆

Nexus Industrial REIT

12.5x

3.1x

28.71%

★★★★★☆

Aris Mining

NA

1.2x

45.59%

★★★★★☆

First National Financial

13.4x

3.8x

43.47%

★★★★☆☆

Baytex Energy

NA

0.8x

-109.64%

★★★★☆☆

Hemisphere Energy

6.0x

2.3x

-108.28%

★★★☆☆☆

Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust

NA

5.5x

19.92%

★★★☆☆☆

StorageVault Canada

NA

4.9x

-676.91%

★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 25 stocks from our Undervalued TSX Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Hammond Power Solutions

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Hammond Power Solutions specializes in the manufacture and sale of transformers, with a market capitalization of CA$1.56 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from the manufacture and sale of transformers, with a recent gross profit margin of 33.46%. Operating expenses include significant allocations to sales and marketing, as well as general and administrative costs.

PE: 22.3x

Hammond Power Solutions, a Canadian company in the transformer industry, recently reported third-quarter sales of C$191.97 million, up from C$179.52 million year-over-year, with net income rising to C$16.31 million. Insider confidence is evident as Dahra Granovsky purchased 1,500 shares for approximately C$175,538 between September and December 2024. The company's earnings are projected to grow by 11% annually despite relying solely on external borrowing for funding, highlighting potential growth amid higher risk factors.

TSX:HPS.A Share price vs Value as at Dec 2024
TSX:HPS.A Share price vs Value as at Dec 2024

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: H&R Real Estate Investment Trust is a Canadian-based REIT with a market capitalization of CA$3.93 billion, focused on managing and developing properties across office, retail, industrial, and residential sectors.