In the wake of a decisive U.S. election, markets have experienced a significant rally, with the S&P 500 and TSX reaching record highs as investors anticipate potential policy shifts that could influence economic growth and corporate profits. As volatility subsides, Canadian small-cap stocks on the TSX present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on favorable fundamentals, particularly those with insider activity indicating potential value in this dynamic post-election landscape.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Canada
Overview: Coveo Solutions is a technology company specializing in AI-powered search and recommendation software, with a market cap of approximately C$0.54 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Software & Programming segment, reaching $129.30 million in the latest period. Its cost of goods sold (COGS) was $27.97 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of 78.37%. Operating expenses are significant, with sales and marketing being the largest component at $56.34 million, followed by research and development expenses at $36.97 million.
PE: -22.7x
Coveo Solutions, a Canadian company focusing on AI-powered search and personalization, has seen insider confidence with Louis Tetu purchasing 18,000 shares valued at approximately US$102,163. Despite being currently unprofitable and reliant on higher-risk external borrowing for funding, Coveo's revenue is projected to grow by 11.45% annually. Recent earnings showed improved performance with reduced net losses compared to last year. The company is expanding in Europe with significant partnerships like SAP and continues to attract notable talent such as Eric Lamarre to its board.
Overview: Exchange Income is a diversified company engaged in manufacturing and aerospace & aviation operations, with a market cap of CA$2.05 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from its Manufacturing and Aerospace & Aviation segments, with recent figures indicating CA$1.01 billion and CA$1.61 billion respectively. The gross profit margin has shown variability, reaching 35.72% in the latest period. Operating expenses have grown alongside revenue, impacting net income margins which were recorded at 4.64% in the most recent quarter.
PE: 21.7x
Exchange Income, a Canadian company, recently reported third-quarter sales of C$433.48 million, up from C$414.69 million the previous year. Despite higher-risk funding through external borrowing, their profits are on an upward trajectory with earnings per share rising to C$1.18 from C$1.06 year-over-year for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. Insider confidence is evident as they continue purchasing shares throughout 2024, indicating potential value recognition within this smaller market segment.
Overview: StorageVault Canada operates in the self-storage industry, offering services through its self-storage facilities, portable storage solutions, and management division, with a market capitalization of CA$2.33 billion.
Operations: The primary revenue streams for the company include self-storage, portable storage, and management services. The gross profit margin has shown variability over time, with a recent figure of 66.34% as of September 2024. Operating expenses have been significant, often surpassing $100 million in recent periods.
PE: -29.0x
StorageVault Canada, a small player in the storage industry, recently expanded by acquiring two Ontario stores for C$10.5 million using available funds. Despite a net loss of C$6.97 million in Q3 2024 compared to last year's profit, they increased their quarterly dividend slightly to C$0.002932 per share, reflecting insider confidence in future prospects. While reliant on external borrowing for funding, the company continues to grow its revenue base and explore strategic acquisitions.
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Companies discussed in this article include TSX:CVO TSX:EIF and TSX:SVI.
