The United States market has shown a robust performance, climbing 1.1% in the last week and 29% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 17% annually. In this thriving environment, identifying small-cap stocks that are potentially undervalued and have insider buying can be an intriguing strategy for investors seeking opportunities aligned with current market dynamics.

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

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
First United	9.4x	2.7x	48.09%	★★★★★☆
Appian	1772.7x	2.1x	39.41%	★★★★★☆
Ferroglobe	NA	0.6x	22.36%	★★★★★☆
PCB Bancorp	8.7x	3.0x	18.10%	★★★★☆☆
New Peoples Bankshares	8.8x	2.3x	37.32%	★★★★☆☆
Similarweb	NA	1.3x	41.42%	★★★★☆☆
Metropolitan Bank Holding	13.1x	3.7x	39.12%	★★★☆☆☆
German American Bancorp	12.0x	4.4x	44.83%	★★★☆☆☆
Bank of Marin Bancorp	NA	11.8x	33.86%	★★★☆☆☆
Union Bankshares	9.5x	2.0x	19.86%	★★★☆☆☆

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Commercial Bancgroup (CBK)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Commercial Bancgroup operates in the banking sector, focusing on providing a range of financial services, with a market capitalization of $1.5 billion.

Operations: CBK generates revenue primarily from its banking operations, with a gross profit margin consistently at 100%. Operating expenses are significant, with general and administrative costs being the largest component. The net income margin has shown variation, reaching 41.77% in recent periods.

PE: 10.3x

Commercial Bancgroup, a smaller U.S. financial entity, recently reported a rise in net income to US$9.53 million for Q1 2026 from US$8.69 million the previous year, while earnings per share slightly decreased. Insider confidence is evident as James Shoffner acquired 14,583 shares valued at US$349,992. A new share repurchase program worth up to US$10 million highlights strategic capital management. Earnings are projected to grow by 7.5% annually, suggesting potential future value for investors.

Orange County Bancorp (OBT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Orange County Bancorp operates primarily in the banking sector with additional services in wealth management, and has a market capitalization of approximately $0.32 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its banking operations, excluding wealth management, totaling $110.25 million. Operating expenses are a significant part of the cost structure, with general and administrative expenses consistently being the largest component. The net income margin has shown variability over time, reaching as high as 35.59%.

PE: 10.3x

Orange County Bancorp, a small financial player, showcases potential with its recent Q1 2026 earnings report. Net interest income rose to US$27.9 million from US$23.63 million the previous year, and net income increased to US$11.28 million from US$8.7 million, highlighting strong performance in a challenging market. Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases over the past year, suggesting belief in future growth as earnings are projected to rise by 8.67% annually without shareholder dilution concerns looming large.

Ingles Markets (IMKT.A)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Ingles Markets operates as a regional supermarket chain primarily in the southeastern United States, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.86 billion.

Operations: Ingles Markets generates revenue primarily from its retail segment, which accounts for $5.18 billion. The company has seen fluctuations in its gross profit margin, with a recent figure of 23.74%. Operating expenses have been consistently high, impacting the net income margin, which was last recorded at 1.93%.

PE: 16.1x

Ingles Markets, a smaller U.S. company, has seen its earnings per share from continuing operations rise to US$1.28 in Q2 2026, up from US$0.80 the previous year, despite sales dipping slightly to US$1.31 billion from US$1.33 billion. This increase in profitability comes amid ongoing boardroom changes and activism by Summer Road LLC, which successfully placed Rory Held on the board against management's wishes due to concerns over strategic direction and asset utilization. While earnings have declined annually by 24% over five years, recent insider confidence through purchases hints at potential optimism about future performance amidst these corporate shifts and financial challenges stemming from reliance on external borrowing for funding needs.

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