In the wake of the Trump administration's announcement of unexpectedly harsh tariffs, global markets have been rattled, with small-cap stocks particularly hard hit as evidenced by the Russell 2000 Index's significant decline. Amidst this turbulent backdrop, investors are increasingly focused on identifying opportunities within undervalued small-cap companies that may offer resilience or potential growth despite broader market challenges. A good stock in such conditions often exhibits strong fundamentals and strategic insider buying, which can signal confidence from those closest to the company’s operations.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying Globally
Overview: Deterra Royalties is a company focused on managing and acquiring royalty interests in mining operations, with a market cap of approximately A$2.4 billion.
Operations: Deterra Royalties generates revenue primarily from royalty streams, with a significant gross profit margin of 96.77% as of June 2022. The company experiences low cost of goods sold (COGS), contributing to its robust profitability. Operating expenses remain minimal compared to revenue, while non-operating expenses have been more substantial but manageable.
PE: 12.4x
Deterra Royalties, a smaller player in the market, recently presented at the Tribeca Future Facing Commodities Conference. Despite a decrease in net income to A$63.91 million for the half-year ending December 2024, they maintain a steady dividend policy with a recent payout of A$0.09 per share. Insider confidence is evident as insiders have purchased shares over the past year. However, earnings are projected to decline by 2.4% annually over three years due to high reliance on external borrowing for funding.
Overview: Asia United Bank operates as a full-service commercial bank in the Philippines, engaging in various segments such as branch banking, consumer banking, commercial banking, treasury operations, and other financial services with a market capitalization of ₱36.87 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily driven by Branch Banking and Commercial Banking, contributing significantly to its overall income. Operating expenses are dominated by General & Administrative costs, with Sales & Marketing being a smaller portion. The net income margin has shown an upward trend, reaching 53.33% in the most recent period.
PE: 4.3x
Asia United Bank, a smaller player in the banking sector, has caught attention with insider confidence shown by Manuel Gomez's recent purchase of 15,090 shares valued at approximately ₱890,310. This move suggests belief in the bank's potential despite its high non-performing loans ratio of 2%. Recent board changes include the resignation of an independent director as of February 21, 2025. These dynamics may impact future growth and strategic direction.
Overview: Ming Yuan Cloud Group Holdings provides cloud services and on-premise software solutions, with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥6.85 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through Cloud Services and On-premise Software and Services. Its gross profit margin has shown variability, reaching 81.44% as of December 2022 but later declining to 76.36% by December 2024. Operating expenses are significant, with sales & marketing and research & development being major cost components, contributing to the net losses observed in recent periods.
PE: -23.1x
Ming Yuan Cloud Group Holdings, a smaller company in the tech sector, recently announced a special dividend of HK$0.1 per share for 2024, reflecting management's confidence despite reporting a net loss reduction to CNY 189.55 million from CNY 585.63 million the previous year. Insider confidence is evident as VP Xiaohui Chen purchased two million shares for approximately HK$4.88 million in March 2025, suggesting potential optimism about future growth prospects amid volatile share prices and reliance on external funding sources.
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