In a week marked by significant declines across major indices, including the S&P 500 and Russell 2000, concerns over an economic slowdown have taken center stage. With fewer job openings and disappointing manufacturing data adding to investor anxiety, small-cap stocks have not been immune to these broader market pressures. Amid such volatility, identifying undervalued small-cap stocks with strong insider buying can offer potential opportunities for investors.
Overview: De Grey Mining is an Australian-based gold exploration company with a market cap of approximately A$1.55 billion, primarily focused on developing its Mallina Gold Project in Western Australia.
Operations: De Grey Mining's primary revenue stream is derived from exploration activities, with the most recent quarter reporting A$0.04154 million in revenue. Despite a gross profit margin of 1.00%, the company experienced a net income margin of -414.58% due to substantial operating expenses totaling A$28.35 million and non-operating expenses of -A$11.09 million in the same period.
PE: -171.2x
De Grey Mining, a small-cap gold exploration company, recently reported a net loss of A$17.22 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, slightly improved from last year's A$19.01 million loss. The company has ambitious plans with approximately 28,000 meters of drilling scheduled at priority prospects like Lowe and Heckmair in H2 2024. Insider confidence is evident as key personnel have been purchasing shares over the past six months. Despite low revenue (A$42K), ongoing exploration activities could unlock significant value.
Overview: Deterra Royalties focuses on managing and acquiring royalty arrangements, with a market cap of A$2.23 billion.
Operations: The company's primary revenue stream comes from royalty arrangements, generating A$240.51 million as of September 2024. The net income margin has shown fluctuations, reaching 64.40% in the same period, with cost of goods sold (COGS) recorded at A$9.08 million and operating expenses at A$3.98 million.
PE: 12.6x
Deterra Royalties, a small-cap company, recently reported net income of A$154.89 million for the year ending June 30, 2024, slightly up from A$152.46 million the previous year. Basic earnings per share rose to A$0.293 from A$0.2885. Despite a forecasted annual earnings decline of 6.6% over the next three years and reliance on external borrowing for funding, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases in August 2024. The company also declared an ordinary dividend of A$0.144 per share for the six months ending June 30, payable on September 24, 2024.
Overview: Genus is a biotechnology company specializing in animal genetics, with operations focused on improving livestock breeding through advanced genetic technologies and a market cap of approximately £2.50 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue streams primarily come from Genus ABS (£314.9 million) and Genus PIC (£352.5 million). Over the observed periods, the gross profit margin has shown significant variability, peaking at 68.02% as of March 31, 2024. Operating expenses and R&D costs are considerable components of the cost structure, with operating expenses reaching £403.05 million in March 2024 and R&D expenses varying across periods but noted at £93.3 million in recent quarters.
PE: 159.3x
Genus, a small cap stock, recently proposed a final dividend of 21.7 pence per share, maintaining last year's payout. For the year ending June 30, 2024, sales were GBP 668.8 million with net income dropping to GBP 7.9 million from GBP 33.3 million previously. Despite lower profit margins and reliance on external borrowing for funding, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases in Q2 and Q3 of this year. Future earnings are forecasted to grow annually by nearly 39%.
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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:DEG ASX:DRR and LSE:GNS.
