Exploring 3 Top Undervalued European Small Caps With Recent Insider Action

Simply Wall St.
01 May

The European market has recently seen positive momentum, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index climbing 2.77% amid easing trade tensions and a more optimistic economic outlook. Despite some concerns about potential slowdowns in business activity, the region's diversified trading relationships have helped maintain stability. In this environment, identifying small-cap stocks that are potentially undervalued can be appealing to investors looking for growth opportunities. These companies often benefit from nimble operations and unique market positions, which could be advantageous as broader economic conditions evolve.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Europe

Name PE PS Discount to Fair Value Value Rating
Morgan Advanced Materials 11.0x 0.5x 41.32% ★★★★★★
Tristel 27.8x 3.9x 26.24% ★★★★★☆
Eastnine 17.2x 8.3x 42.14% ★★★★★☆
Savills 23.5x 0.5x 43.93% ★★★★☆☆
Speedy Hire NA 0.2x 0.22% ★★★★☆☆
Norcros 24.4x 0.6x 27.68% ★★★☆☆☆
FRP Advisory Group 12.6x 2.2x 14.63% ★★★☆☆☆
Italmobiliare 11.1x 1.5x -264.11% ★★★☆☆☆
FastPartner 19.1x 4.9x -49.27% ★★★☆☆☆
Arendals Fossekompani NA 1.6x 42.72% ★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 70 stocks from our Undervalued European Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Alimak Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Alimak Group specializes in providing vertical access solutions and services across various sectors including wind, industrial, construction, and facade access, with a market capitalization of approximately SEK 5.16 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its five segments: Facade Access, Construction, Industrial, HS & PS, and Wind. Over recent periods, it has experienced a notable trend in gross profit margin, which reached 40.62% by March 2025. Operating expenses are significant and include costs for sales & marketing and R&D. The company's net income margin was recorded at 9.53% in the same period.

PE: 19.1x

Alimak Group, a European company with a market cap under $1 billion, exhibits potential for value investors. Recent earnings showed net income rising to SEK 184 million in Q1 2025 from SEK 131 million the previous year, with basic earnings per share increasing to SEK 1.74 from SEK 1.24. Despite relying solely on external borrowing for funding, Alimak's projected annual earnings growth of approximately 11% suggests promising prospects. Insider confidence was evident with recent share purchases by executives earlier this year, reflecting belief in the company's future performance.

  • Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Alimak Group stock in this valuation report.
  • Examine Alimak Group's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

OM:ALIG Share price vs Value as at May 2025

Eastnine

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Eastnine is a real estate company focused on property investments and management primarily in the Baltic region, with a market capitalization of approximately €0.18 billion.

Operations: Eastnine's revenue is primarily driven by its gross profit, which consistently reflects a high gross profit margin, reaching 93.31% as of March 2025. Operating expenses are a significant component of costs, with general and administrative expenses being the largest portion within this category. The company has experienced fluctuations in net income margins, notably achieving a peak of 5.73% in September 2022 and facing negative margins thereafter due to non-operating expenses impacting net income significantly.

PE: 17.2x

Eastnine, a European company with a smaller market size, recently showcased significant growth potential. In Q1 2025, Eastnine reported sales of €15.61 million and net income of €22.3 million, indicating substantial improvement from the previous year. Insider confidence is evident as an insider acquired 50,000 shares valued at approximately SEK 23.47 million in March 2025. Despite relying on external borrowing for funding, the company's earnings are projected to grow by over 6% annually. The recent dividend increase further reflects management's positive outlook on future performance and shareholder value enhancement.

  • Navigate through the intricacies of Eastnine with our comprehensive valuation report here.
  • Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Eastnine's's past performance.

OM:EAST Share price vs Value as at May 2025

Xvivo Perfusion

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Xvivo Perfusion is a company specializing in advanced organ preservation and transplantation solutions, with a market cap of SEK 7.88 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from three segments: Thoracic, Abdominal, and Services. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown a trend of being above 70%, indicating efficiency in managing production costs relative to sales. Operating expenses are significant with Sales & Marketing and R&D as major components.

PE: 73.4x

Xvivo Perfusion, a small European company, showcases potential despite recent financial challenges. In Q1 2025, sales rose to SEK 218.59 million from SEK 186.02 million the previous year, yet they reported a net loss of SEK 12.4 million compared to last year's net income of SEK 22.79 million. Insider confidence is evident as insiders increased their holdings in the past six months, indicating belief in future growth prospects with earnings forecasted to grow by over 47% annually.

  • Click here and access our complete valuation analysis report to understand the dynamics of Xvivo Perfusion.
  • Evaluate Xvivo Perfusion's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

OM:XVIVO Share price vs Value as at May 2025

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include OM:ALIG OM:EAST and OM:XVIVO.

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