Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 5.1%, contributing to a remarkable 36% climb over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying small-cap stocks that are potentially undervalued and exhibit insider activity can offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on these favorable market conditions.
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 it has a market capitalization of approximately $0.23 billion.
Operations: USCB Financial Holdings generates revenue primarily from its banking operations, with recent figures showing $71.79 million. The company consistently reports a gross profit margin of 100%, indicating that all reported revenues are retained as gross profit. Operating expenses have shown an increasing trend, reaching $43.13 million in the latest period, impacting net income margins which fluctuate but recently stand at 28.54%.
PE: 18.7x
USCB Financial Holdings, a smaller-scale player in the U.S. market, is drawing attention with insider confidence reflected through recent share purchases. The company repurchased 10,000 shares from July to September 2024 for $0.12 million, completing a larger buyback program initiated in January 2022. Additionally, they declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share for Class A stock payable in December 2024. With earnings projected to grow by nearly 19% annually, USCB shows potential for future growth amidst its current valuation status.
Overview: Delek US Holdings operates in the energy sector with a focus on refining and logistics, holding a market cap of approximately $1.51 billion.
Operations: The company generates significant revenue from its refining and logistics segments, with the refining segment being the primary contributor. Over recent periods, gross profit margin has shown variability, reaching as high as 13.48% in mid-2019 before declining to 3.97% by late 2024. Operating expenses have consistently included substantial depreciation and amortization costs, impacting overall profitability.
PE: -2.9x
Delek US Holdings, a smaller company in the U.S. market, recently reported a challenging financial period with third-quarter sales dropping to US$3.04 billion from US$4.63 billion the previous year, and a net loss of US$76.8 million compared to last year's net income of US$128.7 million. Despite these setbacks, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by executives between September and October 2024, suggesting belief in future recovery potential amidst increased buyback plans totaling up to $1.07 billion authorized for repurchases by September 2024's end.
Overview: Manitowoc Company specializes in the design, manufacture, and support of cranes and lifting solutions with operations across the Americas, Europe and Africa, and the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the Americas, EURAF, and MEAP regions. Over recent periods, gross profit margin has shown variability, with a notable increase to 19.64% as of September 2023 before slightly decreasing to 17.40% by September 2024. Operating expenses consistently include general and administrative costs, which have fluctuated around $312 million recently.
PE: -44.1x
Manitowoc Company, a smaller player in the U.S. market, recently reported third-quarter sales of US$524.8 million, slightly up from last year but faced a net loss of US$7 million compared to a previous profit. Despite financial challenges, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases indicating belief in future potential. The company secured debt financing through US$300 million senior notes and expanded its credit facility to bolster operations and manage liabilities effectively, potentially positioning itself for growth amidst financial restructuring efforts.
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