As trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to escalate, Asian markets are navigating a complex landscape marked by volatility and uncertainty. Despite these challenges, small-cap stocks in Asia present unique opportunities for investors seeking growth potential amid broader market fluctuations. In the current environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires careful consideration of their resilience to economic pressures and their ability to leverage local market dynamics effectively.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Asia

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Tabcorp Holdings

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Tabcorp Holdings is an Australian company primarily engaged in the wagering and media industry, with additional operations in integrity services, and has a market capitalization of A$4.5 billion.

Operations: Tabcorp Holdings' revenue primarily comes from its Wagering and Media segment, contributing A$2.29 billion, with Integrity Services adding A$171.20 million. Over recent periods, the company has consistently achieved a gross profit margin of 100%. However, net income margins have shown variability, with some periods reflecting negative figures due to high operating and non-operating expenses.

PE: -1.8x

Tabcorp Holdings, a smaller player in the Asian market, recently exited the FTSE All-World Index. Despite this setback, they reported a promising turnaround with sales reaching A$1.33 billion and net income of A$25.3 million for the half-year ending December 2024, compared to a significant loss previously. Insider confidence is evident from recent share purchases in early 2025. With earnings projected to grow annually by 96%, Tabcorp's strategic executive changes could further enhance its competitive position in wagering markets across Asia and beyond.

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China Risun Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: China Risun Group is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of refined chemicals and coke and coking chemicals, with additional operations in trading and operation management, boasting a market capitalization of CN¥12.34 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue streams are from refined chemicals manufacturing and coke and coking chemicals manufacturing, generating CN¥21.40 billion and CN¥19.52 billion respectively. Trading activities contribute CN¥4.74 billion, while operation management adds CN¥4.23 billion to the total revenue. The gross profit margin has shown a varied trend, reaching 7.34% by the end of 2024 after experiencing fluctuations in previous years.

PE: 522.4x

China Risun Group, a smaller player in the Asian market, recently reported a significant drop in net income for 2024, down to CNY 20.13 million from CNY 860.81 million the previous year. Despite this, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases throughout early 2025. The company announced a special dividend of 2.22 RMB cents per share to celebrate its anniversary, although regular dividends were not proposed due to financial challenges. Revenue grew marginally by about CNY 1 billion over the year while profit margins shrank significantly from last year's figures of 1.9% to just 0.04%. Earnings are anticipated to grow by over half annually moving forward; however, reliance on external borrowing poses risks amidst these growth projections.

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CIMC Enric Holdings

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: CIMC Enric Holdings specializes in manufacturing and providing engineering services for liquid food, clean energy, and chemical and environmental industries, with a market cap of CN¥16.05 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the Clean Energy segment, followed by Liquid Food and Chemical and Environmental segments. Over recent periods, the net profit margin has shown a declining trend, reaching 4.42% as of December 2024. Operating expenses have consistently been a significant component of costs, with general and administrative expenses being the largest portion within this category.

PE: 10.4x

CIMC Enric Holdings, a player in hydrogen storage solutions, is advancing its market presence with European certification for Type IV high-pressure hydrogen cylinders. This move aligns with China's recent standards for these advanced cylinders, potentially boosting local production and sales. Despite a slight decline in net income to CNY 1.09 billion from CNY 1.11 billion last year, earnings per share showed resilience. Insider confidence is evident from recent purchases, indicating trust in the company's growth trajectory amidst evolving market dynamics.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include ASX:TAH SEHK:1907 and SEHK:3899.

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