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In recent weeks, Asian markets have experienced a positive shift, buoyed by optimism surrounding trade negotiations between the U.S. and China and supportive monetary policies in key regions like China. As small-cap indexes continue to gain traction, investors are increasingly focusing on stocks with strong fundamentals and significant insider buying activity, which can indicate confidence from those closest to the company's operations.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Asia
| Name | PE | PS | Discount to Fair Value | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Bank | 4.7x | 1.1x | 36.34% | ★★★★★★ |
| Atturra | 29.4x | 1.2x | 35.91% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Hansen Technologies | 290.0x | 2.8x | 23.31% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Viva Energy Group | NA | 0.1x | 47.83% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Puregold Price Club | 9.3x | 0.4x | 26.77% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Dicker Data | 19.8x | 0.7x | -39.95% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Sing Investments & Finance | 7.0x | 3.5x | 43.93% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| PWR Holdings | 36.4x | 5.0x | 22.80% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Integral Diagnostics | 168.3x | 1.9x | 40.68% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Charter Hall Long WALE REIT | NA | 11.7x | 21.20% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Iluka Resources
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Iluka Resources is a leading mineral sands company engaged in the exploration, project development, operations, and marketing of zircon and titanium dioxide products with a market cap of A$5.82 billion.
Operations: Iluka Resources generates revenue primarily from its Mineral Sands segment, with a recent gross profit margin of 56.64%. Operating expenses are significant, including general and administrative costs of A$83.9 million and sales & marketing expenses of A$74.3 million, impacting the net income margin which stands at 19.76%.
PE: 7.6x
Iluka Resources, a notable player in the mineral sands industry, is currently trading as part of the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index. Despite a drop in annual sales to A$1.17 billion and net income to A$231 million for 2024, insider confidence remains strong with recent share purchases. The appointment of James Mactier as Chair brings extensive experience from Macquarie's Metals and Energy Capital division, potentially steering future growth amidst low-risk funding concerns tied to external borrowing.
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Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Iluka Resources' valuation report.
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Examine Iluka Resources' past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.
MFF Capital Investments
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: MFF Capital Investments is a company focused on equity investments with a market capitalization of A$1.89 billion.