The Canadian market has stayed flat over the past seven days but is up 21% over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 15% per annum in the coming years. In this environment, identifying undervalued small-cap stocks with insider action can offer unique opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Canada
Overview: Centerra Gold is a Canadian-based gold mining and exploration company with operations in Turkey, North America, and Mongolia, and a market cap of approximately C$2.20 billion.
Operations: Centerra Gold's revenue streams primarily come from its ?ksüt, Molybdenum, and Mount Milligan segments. The company's gross profit margin has varied over time, with a notable high of 58.82% in Q3 2019 and a low of 14.42% in Q1 2023. Operating expenses have ranged significantly, impacting net income margins which also show substantial fluctuations across different periods.
PE: 12.0x
Centerra Gold, a Canadian small-cap, has shown promising financial performance with Q2 2024 sales reaching US$282.31 million and net income of US$37.67 million, reversing a prior year loss. The company repurchased 1.44 million shares for US$9.8 million from April to June 2024, reflecting insider confidence in its value. Despite forecasted earnings decline by an average of 9.8% annually over the next three years, recent strategic plans for U.S molybdenum operations could bolster future growth prospects.
Overview: Exchange Income is a diversified acquisition-oriented company focused on the aerospace, aviation, and manufacturing sectors with a market cap of approximately CA$2.13 billion.
Operations: Exchange Income generates revenue from two primary segments: Manufacturing and Aerospace & Aviation. For the period ending September 30, 2024, the company reported a gross profit of CA$905.09 million on revenue of CA$2606.69 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of 34.72%. Operating expenses for this period were CA$614.63 million, while net income stood at CA$115.73 million with a net income margin of 4.44%.
PE: 21.1x
Exchange Income, a small-cap Canadian company, recently reported Q2 2024 earnings of C$426.92 million, up from C$372.36 million the previous year. Despite lower net income (C$32.65 million vs. C$36.9 million), the firm continues to pay consistent monthly dividends of C$0.22 per share and has shown insider confidence with recent purchases by executives in July and August 2024. The company’s Atik Mason Pilot Pathway program highlights its commitment to community engagement and workforce development among Indigenous students in Nunavut and Manitoba.
Overview: NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust focuses on owning and managing healthcare real estate properties with a market cap of approximately CA$2.83 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the healthcare real estate industry, with a notable gross profit margin of 77.81% as of June 30, 2024. Operating expenses and non-operating expenses significantly impact net income, contributing to recent negative net income margins.
PE: -3.6x
NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, a small cap in Canada, shows significant insider confidence with Independent Trustee Peter Aghar purchasing 100,000 shares valued at C$477,861. Despite reporting a net loss of C$122 million for Q2 2024 and lower sales compared to last year (C$119 million vs. C$126.5 million), the company continues to distribute monthly dividends of C$0.03 per unit. Future earnings are forecasted to grow by 117.9% annually, indicating potential recovery and growth opportunities ahead.
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Companies discussed in this article include TSX:CG TSX:EIF and TSX:NWH.UN.
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