Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Activity To Watch In September 2026

The United States market has shown a positive trend recently, rising 1.8% over the last week and 13% over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 17% annually. In such a dynamic environment, identifying small-cap stocks with insider activity can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on these favorable conditions.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
Regional Management	6.2x	0.4x	37.86%	★★★★★★
Surgery Partners	NA	0.5x	25.52%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions	9.8x	3.3x	22.31%	★★★★★☆
Enovis	NA	0.5x	44.82%	★★★★★☆
Bank of Marin Bancorp	NA	7.4x	30.32%	★★★★☆☆
Union Bankshares	9.7x	2.1x	45.71%	★★★★☆☆
German American Bancorp	13.0x	4.9x	27.00%	★★★☆☆☆
Franklin Financial Services	11.5x	3.1x	-40.55%	★★★☆☆☆
Citizens Community Bancorp	16.1x	3.5x	10.36%	★★★☆☆☆
Chain Bridge Bancorp	11.6x	4.7x	49.84%	★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 68 stocks from our Undervalued US Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

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

CPI Card Group (PMTS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: CPI Card Group is a payment technology company that provides financial payment card solutions and services, with a market cap of approximately $0.13 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue streams include Prepaid Solutions and Segment Adjustments, with a notable focus on the latter. Over recent periods, gross profit margin has shown variation, reaching 31.55% in Q3 2025 and 30.54% in Q2 2026. Operating expenses are significantly influenced by General & Administrative costs, which have been consistently high across the periods evaluated.

PE: 20.8x

CPI Card Group, a smaller player in the U.S. market, recently completed a $50.25 million equity offering at $21.5 per share, reflecting insider confidence despite a discount of $1.08 per share. Their Q2 2026 revenue jumped to US$149 million from US$130 million the previous year, with net income rising to US$2 million from US$0.52 million, indicating potential growth amid financial restructuring efforts like redeeming $26.5 million in senior notes and appointing seasoned executives for strategic leadership roles.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in CPI Card Group's valuation report.

• Gain insights into CPI Card Group's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Chain Bridge Bancorp (CBNA)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Chain Bridge Bancorp operates as a financial institution primarily engaged in providing banking services, with a focus on its core banking segment, and has a market capitalization of $0.52 billion.

Operations: CBNA generates revenue primarily from its banking operations, with recent figures showing a net income margin of 40.52%. The company consistently reports a gross profit margin of 100%, indicating no cost of goods sold is recorded in the financials. Operating expenses, including general and administrative costs, play a significant role in determining the net income.

PE: 11.6x

Chain Bridge Bancorp stands out in the small company space with a notable rise in net interest income, reaching US$17.05 million for Q2 2026, up from US$11.79 million the previous year. Net income also surged to US$9.51 million from US$4.58 million, reflecting strong operational performance and potential value opportunities for investors. Recent insider confidence is evident as they increased their holdings earlier this year, signaling optimism about future growth prospects amid an anticipated annual earnings growth of 10%.

• Take a closer look at Chain Bridge Bancorp's potential here in our valuation report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Chain Bridge Bancorp's's past performance.

Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hudson Pacific Properties is a real estate investment trust that focuses on owning, operating, and developing office and studio properties, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.25 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Office and Studio segments, with the Office segment contributing significantly more. Over time, the gross profit margin has shown a declining trend, moving from 63.84% in September 2016 to 49.24% in June 2026. The company's cost of goods sold (COGS) has increased consistently over this period, impacting profitability metrics like net income margin.

PE: -1.2x

Hudson Pacific Properties, a player in the commercial real estate sector, has been navigating financial challenges with a net loss of US$99.48 million for Q2 2026. Despite this, insider confidence is evident as an independent director acquired 25,000 shares worth US$335,000 recently. The company extended a US$1.1 billion loan for its Hollywood Media Portfolio until November 2027 without principal paydown required at closing. This strategic move could stabilize operations and support future growth opportunities in the competitive real estate market.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Hudson Pacific Properties with our comprehensive valuation report here.

• Examine Hudson Pacific Properties' past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

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