In March 2025, Asian markets are navigating a landscape marked by global trade uncertainties and mixed economic signals, with China's recent stimulus measures and Japan's deflationary progress offering some optimism amid broader market volatility. As investors seek opportunities in this environment, small-cap stocks with insider activity may present intriguing prospects due to their potential for growth and resilience against economic headwinds.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Asia
Overview: Bapcor operates as a leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, equipment, and services in Australia and New Zealand with a market capitalization of A$2.37 billion.
Operations: Bapcor generates revenue primarily from its Trade and Specialist Wholesale segments, contributing A$774.54 million and A$795.08 million respectively. The company's gross profit margin has shown a range between 41% to 46% over the years, reflecting variations in cost management and pricing strategies. Operating expenses are significant, with General & Administrative costs being a major component, impacting overall profitability. Recent financial data indicates challenges with net income margins turning negative due to increased non-operating expenses.
PE: -10.4x
Bapcor, a company with growing earnings projected at 56.49% annually, faces challenges with its reliance on external borrowing for funding. Despite reporting A$1.01 billion in sales for the half-year ending December 2024, net income decreased to A$40.83 million from A$46.94 million the previous year. Insider confidence is evident as executives have shown interest in share purchases recently, reflecting belief in future growth potential despite recent dividend reductions and executive changes like CFO resignation and new board appointments.
Overview: Robinsons Retail Holdings operates a diverse portfolio of retail formats, including supermarkets, department stores, specialty stores, drugstore chains, and DIY outlets with a market cap of ₱87.69 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue across five segments, with Food and Drug Store Division contributing significantly. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown a slight upward trend, reaching 24.67% by the end of 2024. Operating expenses are primarily driven by general and administrative costs, which have been increasing alongside revenue growth.
PE: 5.3x
Robinsons Retail Holdings, a notable player in the Asian retail sector, recently reported a significant jump in net income for 2024, reaching PHP 10.27 billion from PHP 4.1 billion the previous year. Despite an anticipated earnings decline of 12.9% annually over the next three years due to reliance on external borrowing, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by key stakeholders. The company targets modest growth in same-store sales for 2025 between 2% and 4%, reflecting cautious optimism amidst financial challenges.
Overview: CapitaLand India Trust primarily invests in business space properties, with a market capitalization of approximately SGD 1.92 billion.
Operations: The primary revenue stream is derived from investment properties primarily used as business space, with recent revenue reaching S$277.88 million. The gross profit margin has shown a decreasing trend, moving from 80.73% in March 2021 to 73.99% by December 2024, indicating changes in cost management or pricing strategies over this period.
PE: 2.9x
CapitaLand India Trust, a smaller player in the Asian market, is gaining attention due to its strategic expansions and insider confidence. Recently, they announced a forward purchase transaction for an office project in Bangalore's prime Outer Ring Road area. The Chairman bought 500,000 shares for approximately S$515,000 on March 9th, reflecting strong insider confidence. Despite challenges like reliance on external borrowing and forecasted earnings decline of 39% annually over three years, their revenue grew to S$278 million from S$234 million last year.
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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:BAP PSE:RRHI and SGX:CY6U.
