The Asian markets have been navigating a complex landscape marked by economic uncertainties and inflation concerns, with recent trade policy developments adding further volatility to the mix. Amidst this backdrop, small-cap stocks in Asia present intriguing opportunities for investors, particularly when insider buying signals potential undervaluation. Identifying such stocks involves looking for companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability in challenging market conditions while maintaining strong fundamentals.
Name | PE | PS | Discount to Fair Value | Value Rating |
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Security Bank | 4.7x | 1.1x | 36.92% | ★★★★★★ |
New Hope | 5.6x | 1.6x | 27.82% | ★★★★★★ |
Atturra | 27.8x | 1.1x | 39.72% | ★★★★★☆ |
Dicker Data | 19.2x | 0.7x | -39.60% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Puregold Price Club | 9.1x | 0.4x | 15.46% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Hansen Technologies | 289.3x | 2.8x | 27.67% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Sing Investments & Finance | 7.4x | 3.8x | 35.02% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Integral Diagnostics | 150.3x | 1.7x | 42.39% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Zip Co | NA | 2.2x | -64.71% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Manawa Energy | NA | 2.7x | 40.62% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 58 stocks from our Undervalued Asian Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Jumbo Interactive operates in the lottery industry, providing managed services, lottery retailing, and software-as-a-service solutions with a market capitalization of A$1.32 billion.
Operations: Jumbo Interactive generates revenue primarily from Lottery Retailing and Software-As-A-Service (SaaS), with additional contributions from Managed Services. The company has seen a notable trend in its gross profit margin, which decreased to 80.36% by the end of 2024 from a peak of 96.27% earlier. Operating expenses have varied significantly, with Sales & Marketing and General & Administrative being substantial components over time.
PE: 16.0x
Jumbo Interactive, a company in the Asian small-cap space, is actively seeking mergers and acquisitions to drive growth, focusing on B2C opportunities. Despite a slight decrease in their interim dividend to A$0.24 per share, they maintain a healthy balance sheet with ongoing share buybacks totaling nearly A$5 million for the half-year ending December 2024. Earnings showed a decline with sales at A$66.13 million compared to last year's A$73.88 million; however, insider confidence remains high as they navigate potential growth paths through strategic M&A activities.
Examine Jumbo Interactive's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: New Hope is an Australian company primarily engaged in coal mining operations in New South Wales and Queensland, with a market capitalization of approximately A$5.89 billion.
Operations: New Hope's primary revenue streams are derived from Coal Mining in NSW and QLD, with the former contributing significantly more to its overall revenue. The company has experienced fluctuations in its net income margin, which reached as high as 42.50% but also saw negative figures during challenging periods. Operating expenses have varied over time, impacting the company's profitability alongside non-operating expenses.
PE: 5.6x
New Hope, a smaller company in Asia, has recently shown insider confidence with their board authorizing a buyback plan on March 18, 2025, allowing the repurchase of up to A$100 million worth of shares. Despite earnings forecasted to decline by an average of 2.9% annually over the next three years, recent financials reveal strong revenue growth for the half year ending January 31, 2025. Sales reached A$1.02 billion from A$856.57 million previously, reflecting solid operational performance amidst challenging forecasts.
Evaluate New Hope's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Fletcher Building is a diversified company engaged in manufacturing and distributing building products, construction, and residential development with operations primarily in New Zealand and Australia, boasting a market capitalization of approximately NZ$3.90 billion.
Operations: Fletcher Building generates revenue from multiple segments, with Australia and Construction being the largest contributors. The company's gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, reaching a high of 31.22% in recent periods before declining to 27.69%. Operating expenses are primarily driven by general and administrative costs, impacting net income margins which have varied significantly over time.
PE: -22.8x
Fletcher Building, a smaller player in the Asian market, is experiencing challenges with its financial performance. For the half year ending December 31, 2024, they reported sales of NZ$3.6 billion and a net loss of NZ$134 million. Despite these setbacks and reliance on higher-risk external borrowing for funding, there's insider confidence with recent purchases indicating potential optimism about future growth prospects. Leadership changes include Peter Crowley as Chair and Jacqui Coombes joining as an independent director in April 2025.
Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Fletcher Building's's past performance.
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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:JIN ASX:NHC and NZSE:FBU.
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