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Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action On TSX In February 2025 Canada

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In February 2025, the Canadian market is navigating a complex landscape as the Bank of Canada cuts rates amid tariff uncertainties and a recent contraction in GDP, while expectations for economic rebound remain cautiously optimistic. Against this backdrop, small-cap stocks on the TSX are drawing attention for their potential value opportunities, particularly those with insider action that may signal confidence in future performance.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Canada

Name

PE

PS

Discount to Fair Value

Value Rating

Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust

12.2x

3.3x

45.12%

★★★★★★

Nexus Industrial REIT

12.0x

3.0x

27.61%

★★★★★★

First National Financial

13.4x

3.8x

46.30%

★★★★★☆

Savaria

29.2x

1.6x

31.09%

★★★★☆☆

Vermilion Energy

NA

1.1x

-4424.73%

★★★★☆☆

Calfrac Well Services

11.5x

0.2x

49.93%

★★★★☆☆

Baytex Energy

NA

0.8x

-117.06%

★★★★☆☆

Saturn Oil & Gas

2.0x

0.6x

-73.17%

★★★☆☆☆

Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust

NA

5.5x

19.85%

★★★☆☆☆

StorageVault Canada

NA

4.5x

-644.95%

★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 30 stocks from our Undervalued TSX Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Clairvest Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Clairvest Group is a Canadian private equity management firm that specializes in investing in and partnering with entrepreneurial companies, with a market cap of CA$1.33 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its venture capital segment. Over the periods analyzed, it consistently achieved a gross profit margin of 100%. Operating expenses have varied, with notable fluctuations impacting net income margins. Recent data shows a significant improvement in net income margin to 67.50% as of September 30, 2024.

PE: 12.0x

Clairvest Group, a Canadian investment firm, recently showcased its potential at major conferences in the U.S., highlighting its strategic direction. Despite past earnings declines of 9.8% annually over five years, recent financials show significant improvement with CAD 54.53 million in revenue for Q2 2024 and a net income of CAD 38.95 million, reversing prior losses. Insider confidence is evident from share purchases between July and September 2024. However, reliance on external borrowing adds risk to their funding strategy.

TSX:CVG Share price vs Value as at Feb 2025
TSX:CVG Share price vs Value as at Feb 2025

Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust focuses on the ownership, management, and development of its investment properties with a market capitalization of CA$1.76 billion.