Over the past week, the United States market has remained steady, while it has experienced an 8.5% rise over the last year with earnings projected to grow by 14% annually. In this context of stable yet promising growth, identifying small-cap stocks that are potentially undervalued and exhibit insider activity can be a strategic approach for investors seeking opportunities in a balanced market environment.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States
Overview: Citizens Financial Services operates primarily in the community banking sector, focusing on providing financial services and products, with a market cap of approximately $0.41 billion.
Operations: The company primarily generates revenue from community banking, with a recent quarterly revenue of $99.27 million. Over the years, the gross profit margin has consistently been at 100%, indicating no recorded cost of goods sold. Operating expenses have shown an upward trend, reaching $62.81 million in the latest period, impacting net income margins which have varied from 35.81% to as low as 19.70%. General and administrative expenses constitute a significant portion of operating costs, amounting to $49.95 million recently.
PE: 10.4x
Citizens Financial Services showcases potential as an undervalued stock with insider confidence reflected through recent share purchases. The company reported a net income of US$27.82 million for 2024, up from US$17.81 million the previous year, highlighting financial growth despite maintaining a low allowance for bad loans at 84%. Additionally, they announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.495 per share payable on March 28, 2025. With earnings forecasted to grow annually by over 7%, Citizens holds promise in its sector.
Overview: Titan Machinery is a company that operates in the agriculture and construction equipment industry, with business segments in Europe, Australia, agriculture, and construction.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Agriculture and Construction segments, with significant contributions from Europe and Australia. The gross profit margin showed an upward trend, reaching 20.31% as of July 2023 before declining to 14.64% by January 2025. Operating expenses have consistently been a major component of the cost structure, impacting net income outcomes over time.
PE: -11.1x
Titan Machinery, a small company in the U.S., has been facing financial challenges. Recent earnings showed a decline, with fourth-quarter revenue at US$759.92 million compared to US$852.13 million last year and a net loss of US$43.76 million versus a prior net income of US$23.96 million. The company anticipates further revenue declines into fiscal 2026 but expects less challenging comparisons later in the year. Despite these hurdles, insider confidence is evident as they have been purchasing shares recently, signaling potential long-term value amidst current volatility.
Overview: Whitestone REIT is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership and operation of commercial properties, with a market capitalization of approximately $0.53 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its commercial real estate operations, with a recent gross profit margin of 70.19%. Operating expenses and non-operating expenses are significant components of the cost structure, impacting net income margins, which stood at 23.92% in the latest period.
PE: 19.9x
Whitestone REIT, a smaller player in the real estate sector, recently reported an increase in annual net income to US$36.89 million from US$19.18 million, alongside revenue growth to US$154.28 million for 2024. Despite earnings forecasted to decline by 2.6% annually over the next three years, insider confidence is evident through recent share purchases. The lease with The Picklr at Terravita Marketplace signals strategic expansion and potential tenant growth benefits in Scottsdale's active community by late 2025.
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