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Exploring Dundee Precious Metals And Two More Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Actions In Canada

As central banks like the Bank of Canada (BoC) initiate rate cuts in response to softening economic indicators, investors might find opportunities in segments of the market that respond positively to such changes. In this context, undervalued small-cap stocks in Canada, such as Dundee Precious Metals, could present appealing prospects due to their potential for growth and responsiveness to macroeconomic shifts.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Canada

Name

PE

PS

Discount to Fair Value

Value Rating

Dundee Precious Metals

8.8x

3.0x

42.42%

★★★★★★

Nexus Industrial REIT

2.4x

3.0x

21.90%

★★★★★★

Guardian Capital Group

10.6x

4.1x

31.39%

★★★★★☆

Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust

11.3x

2.9x

36.72%

★★★★★☆

Calfrac Well Services

2.3x

0.2x

8.09%

★★★★☆☆

Russel Metals

8.5x

0.5x

0.67%

★★★★☆☆

Sagicor Financial

1.2x

0.4x

-94.12%

★★★★☆☆

Trican Well Service

8.1x

1.0x

-13.91%

★★★☆☆☆

Westshore Terminals Investment

14.0x

3.8x

3.45%

★★★☆☆☆

Freehold Royalties

15.2x

6.6x

49.47%

★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 33 stocks from our Undervalued TSX Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Dundee Precious Metals

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Dundee Precious Metals is a gold mining company operating primarily through its Ada Tepe and Chelopech mines, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.10 billion.

Operations: Ada Tepe and Chelopech generated revenues of $243.33 million and $274.18 million respectively, reflecting a diverse income base for the company. The gross profit margin has shown a notable increase from 30.01% in late 2013 to 52.79% by the end of 2023, indicating an improvement in operational efficiency over the decade.

PE: 8.8x

Dundee Precious Metals, reflecting insider confidence, saw key executives recently bolster their holdings, signaling strong belief in the company's prospects. With a robust production report on July 8, 2024, highlighting significant gold and copper outputs and reaffirmed production guidance for the year, the firm underscores its operational efficiency. This is complemented by strategic executive appointments aimed at enhancing corporate development and strategy. The firm's financial health is evidenced by consistent dividends and a solid earnings report for Q1 2024. These elements collectively suggest Dundee Precious Metals is positioned favorably within its industry niche for potential growth.

TSX:DPM Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024
TSX:DPM Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024

Energy Fuels

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Energy Fuels is a company engaged in the extraction and recovery of uranium and vanadium, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.26 billion.

Operations: In its Metals & Minings - Miscellaneous segment, the company generated $43.74 million in revenue, with a gross profit margin of 52.07%. This financial performance highlights the cost of goods sold at $20.97 million and operational expenses amounting to $52.72 million, impacting the net income margin significantly to -0.25%.

PE: -92.7x

Despite recent drops from multiple Russell indices, Energy Fuels has shown promising financial growth, with earnings forecasted to rise by 51% annually. This firm's strategic joint venture in Australia underscores its commitment to expanding critical mineral supplies, vital for the U.S.'s clean energy and national security needs. Insider confidence is evident as insiders have recently purchased shares, signaling belief in the company's prospects amidst its ambitious expansion plans into uranium and rare earth elements production by 2025.

TSX:EFR Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024
TSX:EFR Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024

Softchoice

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Softchoice is a technology company that specializes in IT solutions and services, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.5 billion.

Operations: Direct Marketing generated $777.35 million in revenue, with a notable increase in gross profit margin from 23.91% in 2018 to 41.82% by mid-2024, reflecting improved cost management over the period. The company saw its net income margin escalate significantly, reaching 5.21% by July 2024 compared to earlier negative figures, indicating enhanced profitability and operational efficiency.

PE: 19.9x

Recently, Softchoice demonstrated insider confidence with significant share purchases, signaling strong belief in the company's prospects despite a challenging quarter where sales dropped to US$169.76 million from US$208.82 million year-over-year and a shift to a net loss of US$1.03 million. This move aligns with their strategic adjustments, including electing new board members and increasing dividends by 18%, reflecting commitment to shareholder value amidst forecasts of 17.66% earnings growth annually.

TSX:SFTC Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024
TSX:SFTC Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024

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Companies discussed in this article include TSX:DPM TSX:EFR and TSX:SFTC.

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