In April 2025, global markets are navigating a complex landscape marked by trade uncertainties and mixed performance across major indices. Notably, smaller-cap indexes like the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 have shown resilience, outperforming their larger counterparts amid ongoing economic challenges and policy shifts. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks often involves looking at factors such as insider buying activity, which can signal confidence in a company's future prospects despite broader market volatility.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying Globally
Overview: GT Capital Holdings is a diversified conglomerate in the Philippines with operations primarily in automotive, real estate, and other sectors, boasting a market capitalization of ₱98.72 billion.
Operations: GT Capital Holdings generates significant revenue primarily from its automotive operations, which contribute ₱282.63 billion, and real estate activities, amounting to ₱6.80 billion. The company's gross profit margin has shown notable variation over the periods analyzed, peaking at 23.08% in December 2023 and experiencing fluctuations throughout other quarters. Operating expenses are a considerable component of the cost structure, with general and administrative expenses consistently contributing to overall costs across different periods.
PE: 3.6x
GT Capital Holdings, a smaller player in its field, recently reported annual sales of PHP 284.3 billion and revenue of PHP 321.5 billion for the year ending December 2024, showing growth from the previous year. Despite a slight drop in net income to PHP 28.8 billion, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by company executives. The firm has announced both regular and special dividends totaling PHP 5 per share, reflecting steady cash flow management amidst reliance on external borrowing for funding. Earnings are projected to grow annually by over seven percent, suggesting potential for increased future value despite current financial constraints.
Overview: Puregold Price Club operates a chain of supermarkets in the Philippines, focusing on retailing business with a market capitalization of ₱104.06 billion.
Operations: The retailing business generates significant revenue, reaching ₱219.17 billion. The gross profit margin has shown variability, peaking at 18.42% in September 2021 before adjusting to 17.46% by December 2024. Operating expenses have consistently increased alongside revenue growth, with general and administrative expenses forming a substantial part of these costs.
PE: 8.2x
Puregold Price Club, a company with a focus on external borrowing for funding, recently reported an increase in sales to PHP 219.17 billion and net income rising to PHP 10.42 billion for the year ending December 2024. Insider confidence is evident as they have been purchasing shares over recent months, indicating potential optimism about future growth prospects. The board declared regular and special dividends, reflecting stable cash flow management despite higher risk liabilities. Earnings are projected to grow annually by 5.52%.
Overview: Westshore Terminals Investment operates as a key player in the transportation infrastructure sector, focusing on coal export terminal operations, with a market capitalization of CA$1.98 billion.
Operations: Revenue primarily stems from transportation infrastructure, with recent figures at CA$404.73 million. The gross profit margin has shown variability, reaching 48.99% in the latest period. Operating expenses have remained a notable component of costs, amounting to CA$20.89 million recently. Net income margin was recorded at 28.48%, reflecting the company's profitability after accounting for all expenses and taxes.
PE: 13.3x
Westshore Terminals Investment, a company with external borrowing as its sole funding source, recently announced a share repurchase program to buy back up to 807,118 shares. Despite earnings forecasted to decline by an average of 3.6% annually over the next three years, insider confidence is evident as CFO & Director M. Dallas Ross acquired 60,000 shares for approximately C$1.41 million in March 2025, increasing their holdings by over 165%. The company's revenue for the full year ending December 31, 2024 was C$404 million with net income slightly down from the previous year at C$115 million.
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Companies discussed in this article include PSE:GTCAP PSE:PGOLD and TSX:WTE.
