Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, yet it has shown a robust 23% increase over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually in the coming years. In this context, identifying small-cap stocks that are perceived as undervalued and exhibit insider activity can present intriguing opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth within a dynamic market landscape.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States
Overview: SolarEdge Technologies is a company that designs and manufactures solar inverters and other energy solutions, with a market cap of $7.42 billion.
Operations: SolarEdge Technologies generates revenue primarily from its solar segment, contributing $961.61 million, and energy storage, which adds $74.19 million. The company's cost of goods sold (COGS) has fluctuated significantly over time, impacting its gross profit margin, which reached a low of -69.33% in the latest reported period. Operating expenses have been consistently high across various categories such as sales & marketing and research & development.
PE: -0.5x
SolarEdge Technologies, a smaller U.S. company in the renewable energy sector, recently navigated significant leadership changes with new board members and a CEO to steer its strategic focus on core solar activities. The company ceased its Energy Storage division, aiming for US$7.5 million quarterly savings by late 2025 while maintaining solar battery sales for commercial markets. Despite recent financial challenges with a net loss of US$1.2 billion in Q3 2024, insider confidence is evident through share purchases over the past year, suggesting belief in future growth potential amidst volatile share prices and high-risk funding sources.
Overview: Chimera Investment is a company that focuses on investing, on a leveraged basis, in a diversified portfolio of mortgage assets and has a market capitalization of $1.23 billion.
Operations: Chimera Investment's revenue primarily comes from its diversified portfolio of mortgage assets, with a recent gross profit margin of 93.19%. The company has experienced fluctuations in its net income margin, which was notably negative during certain periods but reached 61.20% in the latest quarter ending September 2024. Operating expenses have varied over time, impacting profitability alongside changes in cost of goods sold (COGS).
PE: 4.2x
Chimera Investment, a smaller company in the U.S. market, has shown mixed financial signals. Despite a significant increase in net income to US$136 million for Q3 2024, earnings are expected to decline by an average of 30.8% annually over the next three years. The company's reliance on external borrowing poses higher risk, yet insider confidence is marked by board changes including Cynthia B. Walsh's appointment and strategic moves like acquiring Palisades Group.
Overview: Delek US Holdings is an energy company primarily engaged in refining and logistics operations, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.43 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its refining segment, contributing $13.38 billion, and logistics operations adding $984.90 million. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, with a notable decline to 3.97% by September 2024 compared to previous highs like 13.48% in June 2019. Operating expenses have consistently been a significant part of the cost structure, with general and administrative expenses being a substantial component within this category.
PE: -3.0x
Delek US Holdings, a smaller company in the energy sector, has been navigating financial challenges. Recent earnings showed a decline with third-quarter sales dropping to US$3.04 billion from US$4.63 billion last year and a net loss of US$76.8 million compared to previous profits. Despite these hurdles, insider confidence is evident as they continue share repurchases; recently completing 22.53% of their buyback plan since 2018 for US$505.2 million, signaling potential long-term value recognition amidst current volatility.
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