As the Canadian market navigates the complexities of rising bond yields and evolving economic indicators, small-cap stocks on the TSX are capturing attention amid a backdrop of strong economic growth and a bumpy disinflation process. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap companies often involves looking at those with robust fundamentals and potential insider activity that might signal confidence in their future performance.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Canada
Overview: Allied Gold is a mining company focused on the exploration and production of gold, operating primarily through its Agbaou, Bonikro, and Sadiola mines with a market cap of $2.5 billion.
Operations: Allied Gold generates revenue primarily from its Agbaou, Bonikro, and Sadiola mines. The company's gross profit margin showed variability over recent periods, with the most recent figure at 32.50%. Operating expenses and non-operating expenses significantly impact net income, which has been negative in several recent quarters.
PE: -8.1x
Allied Gold, a Canadian company with a focus on gold production, recently reported solid fourth-quarter results, producing 99,632 ounces of gold. Insider confidence is evident as Peter Marrone purchased 871,000 shares for approximately US$2.7 million between November and December 2024. The company's strategic $175 million streaming transaction with Wheaton Precious Metals supports its growth ambitions at the Kurmuk project in Ethiopia. Despite past dilution concerns and external borrowing risks, earnings are forecasted to grow significantly by 83% annually.
Overview: Kiwetinohk Energy focuses on the exploration and development of petroleum and natural gas, with a market capitalization of CA$1.02 billion.
Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from the exploration and development of petroleum and natural gas, with a recent gross profit margin of 61.95%. Operating expenses, including general and administrative costs, significantly impact its financial performance.
PE: 11.2x
Kiwetinohk Energy, a smaller player in Canada's energy sector, shows potential despite facing challenges. Their profit margin has decreased to 14% from last year's 34.3%, yet revenue is forecasted to grow by over 11% annually. The company relies entirely on external borrowing for funding, which carries higher risk but also opportunity for growth. Insider confidence is evident with Michael Hantzsch purchasing 4,000 shares worth C$62,600 in January 2025. Recently appointed board member Alicia Kilmer brings strategic expertise that could steer future developments positively. A share repurchase program aims to enhance shareholder value by buying back up to 5% of issued shares by December 2025.
Overview: StorageVault Canada operates in the self-storage industry, offering services in self-storage, portable storage, and management solutions, with a market cap of CA$2.40 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from self-storage, with additional contributions from portable storage and management services. The gross profit margin has shown a variable trend, reaching 66.34% as of September 2024.
PE: -27.8x
StorageVault Canada, a small-cap company, is navigating through challenging financial waters with a net loss of C$6.97 million in Q3 2024 despite increasing revenues to C$78.96 million. The company recently expanded by acquiring two stores for C$10.5 million and increased its quarterly dividend slightly to C$0.002932 per share, signaling confidence in future cash flows. Deborah Robinson's appointment as an independent director enhances board expertise, potentially steering strategic governance improvements amidst reliance on external borrowing for funding.
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Companies discussed in this article include TSX:AAUC TSX:KEC and TSX:SVI.
