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Unveiling 3 Undervalued Asian Small Caps With Insider Buying

Simply Wall St·12/22/2025 22:06:41
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As Asian markets navigate a landscape marked by Japan's significant interest rate hike and China's mixed economic signals, small-cap stocks present intriguing opportunities amidst broader market fluctuations. In this context, identifying promising small-cap companies often involves looking at those with strong fundamentals and insider buying activity, which can indicate confidence in the company's potential despite current market challenges.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Asia

Name PE PS Discount to Fair Value Value Rating
Security Bank 4.1x 0.9x 28.66% ★★★★★★
East West Banking 3.1x 0.7x 20.83% ★★★★★☆
Paragon Care 16.1x 0.1x 27.83% ★★★★★☆
Centurion 3.7x 3.1x -55.06% ★★★★☆☆
Chinasoft International 21.2x 0.7x -1189.74% ★★★★☆☆
BWP Trust 11.0x 14.4x 11.25% ★★★★☆☆
Dicker Data 22.3x 0.8x -46.39% ★★★☆☆☆
Nickel Asia 11.8x 1.8x 15.63% ★★★☆☆☆
PSC 9.8x 0.4x 19.71% ★★★☆☆☆
Nufarm NA 0.3x -126.94% ★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 52 stocks from our Undervalued Asian Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

FleetPartners Group (ASX:FPR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: FleetPartners Group specializes in vehicle leasing and fleet management services, with a market capitalization of A$1.2 billion.

Operations: FleetPartners Group generates revenue primarily through its operations, with a notable focus on managing costs associated with goods sold and operating expenses. The company has experienced fluctuations in its gross profit margin, which reached 42.28% in September 2017 before declining to 28.44% by December 2025. Operating expenses are consistently significant, often exceeding A$100 million per period, impacting overall profitability. The net income margin showed improvement from negative figures in early periods to positive margins over recent years, peaking at 15% in June 2022 before gradually decreasing to around 9.58% by the end of December 2025.

PE: 8.3x

FleetPartners Group, a small company in Asia, has demonstrated insider confidence with recent share purchases. Between April and September 2025, the company repurchased 8.8 million shares for A$25.3 million. Despite a slight decline in net income to A$75.34 million from A$77.88 million last year and earnings forecasted to decrease by 4% annually over the next three years, FleetPartners maintains strong cash flow management and offers dividends of A$0.136 per share, indicating stable shareholder returns amidst growth challenges.

ASX:FPR Share price vs Value as at Dec 2025
ASX:FPR Share price vs Value as at Dec 2025

MGX Resources (ASX:MGX)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: MGX Resources is involved in the mining sector with operations primarily focused on Koolan Island, and it has a market cap of A$1.25 billion.

Operations: MGX Resources generates revenue primarily from its Koolan Island operations, with recent figures showing a revenue of A$330.53 million. The company's cost of goods sold closely aligns with its revenue, leading to minimal gross profit margins, such as 0.07% in the latest period. Operating expenses and non-operating expenses further impact net income, resulting in a negative net income margin of -24.87%.

PE: -6.4x

MGX Resources, operating in a challenging environment with earnings declining by 32.5% annually over the past five years, has caught attention due to insider confidence. Brett Smith's purchase of 170,000 shares for A$59,500 reflects belief in potential despite risks from external borrowing. Recent board changes and a new share repurchase program announced on November 12, 2025 highlight strategic shifts. With sales guidance targeting up to 3.2 million tonnes at competitive costs for FY2026, MGX aims to navigate its financial landscape with cautious optimism.

ASX:MGX Share price vs Value as at Dec 2025
ASX:MGX Share price vs Value as at Dec 2025

Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Resolute Mining is a gold mining company with operations primarily in Mali and Senegal, and it has a market cap of approximately A$0.51 billion.

Operations: Resolute Mining generates revenue primarily from its Syama and Mako operations, with recent quarterly revenues reaching $906.98 million. The company's cost of goods sold (COGS) was recorded at $460.20 million, contributing to a gross profit margin of 49.26%. Operating expenses have been significant, impacting net income margins, which recently showed a slight positive trend at 1.05%.

PE: 190.2x

Resolute Mining, a smaller company in the mining sector, recently joined the S&P/ASX 200 Index and Materials Sector Index on December 19, 2025. The updated feasibility study for their Doropo Gold Project in Cote d'Ivoire shows increased capital costs of A$142 million due to plant capacity expansion and other factors. Despite a decrease in gold production to 211,318 ounces for the first nine months of 2025 compared to last year, insider confidence is evident with share purchases from October through December. Earnings are projected to grow at an annual rate of over 50%, indicating potential for future value creation amidst current challenges.

ASX:RSG Share price vs Value as at Dec 2025
ASX:RSG Share price vs Value as at Dec 2025

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