3 Undervalued Small Caps In Global With Insider Action To Watch

In recent weeks, global markets have shown resilience with major indices like the Nasdaq Composite and Russell 2000 posting significant gains, driven by optimism around AI-related stocks and easing energy concerns. Despite a softer labor market report, business activity remains robust, offering a mixed yet promising backdrop for small-cap stocks. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap opportunities involves looking at companies that can capitalize on prevailing economic trends while demonstrating strong fundamentals and insider confidence.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying Globally

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
Eurocell	12.1x	0.3x	47.04%	★★★★★☆
Nederman Holding	18.9x	0.8x	25.28%	★★★★★☆
Centurion	12.5x	4.3x	32.52%	★★★★★☆
Nexus Industrial REIT	10.7x	3.2x	26.47%	★★★★★☆
Bilia	16.1x	0.3x	30.87%	★★★★☆☆
Franchise Brands	26.5x	2.0x	48.74%	★★★★☆☆
Natural Food International Holding	11.5x	1.2x	7.78%	★★★☆☆☆
Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust	20.0x	3.7x	47.76%	★★★☆☆☆
Chinasoft International	23.2x	0.4x	-2912.95%	★★★☆☆☆
Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden	NA	3.3x	-125.80%	★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 129 stocks from our Undervalued Global Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

D&L Industries (PSE:DNL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: D&L Industries operates in the manufacturing sector with a focus on food ingredients, colorants and plastic additives, oleochemicals, resins and powder coatings, and consumer products original design manufacturing (ODM), holding a market capitalization of ₱77.37 billion.

Operations: D&L Industries generates revenue from multiple segments, with significant contributions from food ingredients and oleochemicals, resins, and powder coatings. The company's gross profit margin has varied over time, reaching 21.39% in Q3 2019 before declining to 12.99% in Q2 2026. Operating expenses are a notable cost component impacting overall profitability across its diverse operations.

PE: 9.4x

D&L Industries, a company with a high debt level and reliant on external borrowing, has shown modest growth in sales and net income for the second quarter of 2026. Insider confidence is evident as Alvin Lao purchased 1.2 million shares worth PHP 4.1 million in June, reflecting potential optimism about future performance. Recent board changes bring seasoned leaders into the fold, potentially enhancing strategic direction amid steady earnings forecasts and special dividend declarations for shareholders this year.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in D&L Industries' valuation report.

• Evaluate D&L Industries' historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

Glorious Sun Enterprises (SEHK:393)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Glorious Sun Enterprises is a Hong Kong-based company primarily engaged in the retail and export of casual wear, with a market capitalization of approximately HK$2.45 billion.

Operations: Glorious Sun Enterprises generates revenue primarily from its operations, with the cost of goods sold (COGS) being a significant expense. The company has shown fluctuations in its gross profit margin, reaching as high as 35.43% in recent periods. Operating expenses are another major component of the company's financials, with general and administrative expenses consistently contributing to these costs. Notably, the net income margin has varied over time, reflecting changes in profitability relative to revenue.

PE: 26.6x

Glorious Sun Enterprises, a smaller player in its industry, recently reported half-year sales of HK$421.89 million and net income of HK$40 million, showing a rise from last year's HK$32.2 million. Despite slightly lower revenue compared to the previous year, insider confidence is evident with Chun Kam Yeung purchasing 196,000 shares in May 2026 for approximately HK$270,481. The company approved amendments to its bylaws and affirmed a dividend of HK$0.058 per share at their recent AGM. While reliant on external borrowing for funding—posing some risk—its improved earnings per share indicate potential for future growth amidst these challenges.

• Dive into the specifics of Glorious Sun Enterprises here with our thorough valuation report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Glorious Sun Enterprises''s past performance.

Hemlo Mining (TSX:HMMC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hemlo Mining is a Canadian company engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties, with a market cap of C$1.25 billion.

Operations: Hemlo Mining's revenue streams have fluctuated significantly, with a notable instance of $186.27 million in the most recent period. The cost of goods sold (COGS) was $113.13 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of 39.26%. Operating expenses were recorded at $22.50 million, while non-operating expenses reached $65.43 million, impacting net income figures negatively over several periods.

PE: -98.6x

Hemlo Mining has shown promising financial performance, turning a net loss into a net income of US$31 million in Q2 2026, with sales reaching US$142.5 million. The company's updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Hemlo Gold Mine indicates significant resource growth, enhancing its potential for future expansion. Insider confidence is evident as Executive Chairman Jonathan Awde purchased 55,000 shares worth approximately US$357,416 recently. This insider activity suggests optimism about the company's trajectory amidst strategic exploration initiatives and operational enhancements.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Hemlo Mining with our detailed analytical valuation report.

• Gain insights into Hemlo Mining's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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