Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it has seen a remarkable 31% increase over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 15% per annum in the coming years. In this context, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued and have insider buying can be a strategic approach for investors looking to capitalize on opportunities within small-cap companies.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States
Overview: USCB Financial Holdings operates primarily in the banking sector, with a focus on providing financial services, and has a market capitalization of approximately $0.24 billion.
Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from banking services, with recent figures showing $71.79 million in revenue. Operating expenses, including general and administrative costs, have been increasing over time, reaching $43.13 million recently. Despite fluctuations in net income margin, the gross profit margin remains consistently at 100%.
PE: 18.7x
USCB Financial Holdings, a smaller company in the market, recently reported strong third-quarter results with net interest income growing to US$18.11 million from US$14.02 million last year and net income rising to US$6.95 million from US$3.82 million. The company completed a share buyback of 10,000 shares for US$0.12 million by September 2024 and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share payable in December 2024, reflecting strategic financial management and potential for future growth as earnings are projected to grow annually by around 19%.
Overview: Delek US Holdings operates primarily in the refining and logistics sectors, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.46 billion.
Operations: The company's primary revenue streams are derived from its refining and logistics segments, with the refining segment contributing significantly more. Over recent periods, the net income margin has shown variability, ranging from positive to negative figures. The gross profit margin also fluctuated, reaching a high of 13.48% in mid-2019 before declining to lower percentages in subsequent years. Operating expenses include significant general and administrative costs alongside depreciation and amortization expenses.
PE: -3.0x
Delek US Holdings, a smaller player in the U.S. market, has been navigating financial challenges with mixed results. Recent earnings showed a decrease in sales to US$3.04 billion for Q3 2024 from US$4.63 billion the previous year, alongside a net loss of US$76.8 million compared to last year's profit of US$128.7 million. Despite these setbacks, the company repurchased 942,329 shares for US$20 million between July and September 2024, signaling potential insider confidence in its future prospects amidst ongoing dividend payouts of $0.255 per share approved by their board.
Overview: Manitowoc Company is a leading global manufacturer of cranes and lifting solutions, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.
Operations: The company's revenue streams are primarily derived from the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. Over recent periods, gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, reaching 19.64% in September 2023 before decreasing to 17.40% by December 2024. Operating expenses have consistently impacted profitability, with general and administrative expenses being a significant component of these costs.
PE: -40.7x
Manitowoc, a smaller U.S. company, recently reported a net loss of US$7 million for Q3 2024 despite sales rising slightly to US$524.8 million from the previous year. The company's financial strategy includes issuing US$300 million in high-interest notes due 2031 to manage existing debt, indicating reliance on external funding sources. While no insider buying was noted recently, the company repurchased shares worth US$5.64 million under its buyback program announced last year, reflecting some confidence in its value proposition amidst challenging earnings performance and limited cash runway.
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