The recent rate cut by the Federal Reserve has created a ripple effect across global markets, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 5.12% as investors anticipate further economic stimulus measures. Amid this backdrop, small-cap stocks in Hong Kong are drawing attention for their potential value and insider buying activity. In the current market environment, identifying undervalued small-cap stocks with strong insider confidence can be a promising strategy for investors looking to capitalize on growth opportunities.
Top 5 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Hong Kong
Overview: Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic is a company engaged in the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products, with a market cap of CN￥5.87 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products, with its gross profit margin reaching up to 74.96% in recent periods. Operating expenses are significant, driven mainly by sales and marketing costs, which have been as high as CN￥3.41 billion.
PE: 16.3x
Shanghai Chicmax Cosmetic, a small cap stock in Hong Kong, has shown significant growth potential. For the half year ended June 30, 2024, the company reported sales of CNY 3.5 billion and net income of CNY 401.2 million, up from CNY 1.6 billion and CNY 101 million respectively a year ago. Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by executives between July and September this year. The proposed interim dividend of RMB 0.75 per share further underscores their strong financial health heading into their Extraordinary General Meeting on September 30th to amend company bylaws.
Overview: Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing is a leading producer of packaging paper, tissue paper, and pulp with a market capitalization of approximately HK$22.20 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from three primary segments: Packaging Paper, Tissue Paper, and Pulp. Over recent periods, the net profit margin has shown a downward trend, reaching 2.67% in June 2023 from a high of 19.51% in December 2017. The cost of goods sold (COGS) consistently represents the largest expense, significantly impacting gross profit margins which have also declined to 7.72% by June 2023 from peaks above 29%.
PE: 6.2x
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has shown significant insider confidence, with Ho Chung Lee purchasing 483,000 shares worth HK$1.10 million, increasing their holdings by 122% in recent months. The company reported a notable rise in net income to HK$805.69 million for the half-year ended June 30, 2024, compared to HK$359.9 million a year ago. Additionally, an interim dividend of HK$0.062 per share was declared for the same period and paid on September 5, 2024.
Overview: Skyworth Group is a diversified company engaged in smart household appliances, smart systems technology, modern services, and new energy businesses with a market cap of approximately CN￥6.94 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue streams primarily come from its Smart Household Appliances Business (CN￥32.51 billion), New Energy Business (CN￥20.21 billion), Smart Systems Technology Business (CN￥9.84 billion), and Modern Services and Others (CN￥5.80 billion). The gross profit margin has shown variability, with a recent figure of 14.36%.
PE: 5.3x
Skyworth Group, a small-cap stock in Hong Kong, recently reported earnings for the half-year ending June 30, 2024. Sales rose to ￥265 million from ￥252 million year-over-year, while net income increased to ￥384 million from ￥302 million. CEO and Executive Director Chi Shi demonstrated insider confidence by purchasing 2.19 million shares worth approximately HK$6.3 million between August and September 2024. Additionally, Skyworth's strategic expansion into the Russian market showcases their commitment to innovation and growth potential in new regions.
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Companies discussed in this article include SEHK:2145 SEHK:2314 and SEHK:751.
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