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Exploring Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action In Australia July 2024

Amidst a week of mixed results in the Australian market, where the ASX200 saw a slight downturn and sectors like Health Care experienced gains, small-cap stocks continue to attract attention for their potential growth opportunities. Given these conditions, identifying undervalued small caps with insider action can be particularly compelling as they may offer unique advantages in navigating current market dynamics.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Australia

Name

PE

PS

Discount to Fair Value

Value Rating

Corporate Travel Management

17.9x

2.7x

46.32%

★★★★★★

Nick Scali

13.5x

2.5x

46.23%

★★★★★★

Tabcorp Holdings

NA

0.6x

21.37%

★★★★★☆

RAM Essential Services Property Fund

NA

5.7x

40.80%

★★★★★☆

Healius

NA

0.6x

42.35%

★★★★★☆

Elders

20.9x

0.4x

48.29%

★★★★☆☆

Dicker Data

21.7x

0.8x

1.36%

★★★★☆☆

Eagers Automotive

9.4x

0.3x

35.05%

★★★★☆☆

Codan

28.8x

4.2x

27.78%

★★★★☆☆

Coventry Group

283.1x

0.4x

-16.19%

★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 28 stocks from our Undervalued ASX Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Corporate Travel Management

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Corporate Travel Management is a provider of travel management services to the corporate sector, with operations across Asia, Europe, North America, and Australia and New Zealand.

Operations: From 2013 to 2024, the company demonstrated a fluctuating yet generally increasing trend in gross profit margin, starting at approximately 39.94% and reaching around 41.60% by the end of the period. The net income also showed growth over these years, despite some variability, with notable increases particularly in later years as revenue expanded from A$80.47 million to A$724 million.

PE: 17.9x

Corporate Travel Management, navigating through leadership transitions with the recent appointment of Ms. Anita Salvatore as CEO North America, reflects a strategic alignment poised to enhance its market stance. With earnings expected to grow by 12% annually, this reflects not only resilience but also potential underappreciated by the market. Insider confidence is underscored by recent purchases, signaling strong belief in the company's trajectory. This blend of qualitative leadership dynamics and promising financial forecasts positions it intriguingly for those eyeing hidden gems in the Australian market.

ASX:CTD Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024
ASX:CTD Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024

Dicker Data

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Dicker Data is a distributor of computer peripherals and related products, with a market capitalization of approximately A$2.27 billion.

Operations: The gross profit margin of Wholesale - Computer Peripherals has shown a notable increase, rising from 8.48% in late 2013 to 14.23% by the end of 2023, reflecting improved efficiency in managing costs relative to revenue over the decade. This sector generated A$2.27 billion in revenue as of the latest data point, underscoring its significant contribution to overall business performance.

PE: 21.7x

Dicker Data, a noteworthy player in the tech distribution sector, recently showcased insider confidence with significant share purchases by executives, signaling strong belief in the company's prospects. Despite its reliance on external borrowing—a higher risk funding method—Dicker Data is poised for growth with earnings expected to increase by 8% annually. Their strategic financial maneuvers are complemented by a recent dividend announcement of A$0.11 per share, underscoring their commitment to shareholder returns amidst expanding operations.

ASX:DDR Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024
ASX:DDR Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024

Elders

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Elders is an Australian company involved in providing a range of services and products across its branch network, wholesale products, and feed and processing services, with a market capitalization of approximately A$1.50 billion.

Operations: Branch Network generates the majority of revenue at A$2.54 billion, complemented by Wholesale Products and Feed and Processing Services which contribute A$341.19 million and A$120.14 million respectively. The company's gross profit margin has shown a fluctuating trend, with a recent figure standing at 19.41%.

PE: 20.9x

Elders Limited, navigating a challenging fiscal landscape with a significant drop in net income from A$48.85 million to A$11.59 million year-over-year, still shows promise with insiders recently purchasing shares, signaling their confidence in the company's value prospects. Despite a high debt level and reliance on external borrowing as its sole funding source—considered higher risk—the firm has reaffirmed its earnings guidance for 2024, projecting an EBIT between A$120 million and A$140 million. This financial outlook is supported by an anticipated 22.8% annual growth in earnings, underpinning potential for future appreciation.

ASX:ELD Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024
ASX:ELD Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024

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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:CTD ASX:DDR and ASX:ELD.

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