The United States market has shown resilience, remaining flat over the last week while achieving a notable 33% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually. In this context, identifying small-cap stocks that are perceived as undervalued and exhibit insider activity can offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking to navigate these dynamic market conditions.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States
Overview: HighPeak Energy is engaged in the development, exploration, and production of oil and natural gas, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.04 billion.
Operations: HighPeak Energy generates revenue primarily from oil and natural gas development, exploration, and production. The company's cost of goods sold (COGS) for the latest period is $204.47 million, contributing to a gross profit margin of 83.10%. Operating expenses include significant allocations to depreciation and amortization, which amounted to $508.83 million in the most recent quarter.
PE: 12.6x
HighPeak Energy, a smaller company in the energy sector, has shown mixed financial performance recently. For Q2 2024, revenue increased to US$275.27 million from US$240.76 million year-on-year, though net income dipped slightly to US$29.72 million from US$31.83 million. Despite lower profit margins at 12.6%, insider confidence is evident with recent share repurchases totaling 978,989 shares for US$14.55 million by June's end under a buyback plan initiated in February 2024. The company's updated production guidance for the full year suggests an average rate of up to 49,000 Boe/d, hinting at potential operational improvements ahead despite challenges like high-risk funding sources and interest payments not fully covered by earnings.
Overview: BJ's Restaurants operates a chain of casual dining company-owned restaurants with a market capitalization of approximately $0.75 billion.
Operations: BJ's Restaurants generates revenue primarily from its company-owned casual dining establishments, with a recent reported revenue of $1.33 billion. The company's cost structure includes significant costs of goods sold and operating expenses, impacting its profitability. Notably, the gross profit margin has shown an upward trend recently, reaching 14.21%.
PE: 26.6x
BJ's Restaurants, known for its diverse menu and innovative brews, has shown insider confidence through recent share purchases. From April to July 2024, the company repurchased 255,000 shares for US$8.8 million. Despite relying on external borrowing for funding, BJ's earnings are projected to grow nearly 12% annually. Recent leadership changes include Lyle D. Tick as President and Chief Concept Officer since September 2024, aiming to drive strategic growth following his success with Buffalo Wild Wings and On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina.
Overview: Delek US Holdings operates in the energy sector with a focus on refining, logistics, and retail operations, and has a market capitalization of approximately $1.68 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Refining segment, which contributes significantly more than the Retail and Logistics segments. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, reaching a high of 13.48% in mid-2019 and experiencing lower points such as 2.63% in late 2020. Operating expenses have consistently been a substantial part of costs, with general and administrative expenses forming a notable portion of these operating costs across various periods.
PE: -12.4x
Delek US Holdings, navigating the energy sector's challenges, signals potential as a smaller company with insider confidence. Recent insider purchases underscore belief in its prospects despite financial hurdles. While interest payments exceed earnings coverage, reliance on external borrowing adds risk. The company reported a net loss of US$37.2 million for Q2 2024 against last year's figures and adjusted its buyback plan by US$400 million to US$1.07 billion in September 2024, reflecting strategic optimism amidst fluctuating sales and production expectations.
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