Over the last 7 days, the United States market has experienced a slight decline of 1.2%, yet it has shown robust growth of 18% over the past year, with earnings forecasted to increase by 17% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying stocks that are not only undervalued but also demonstrate strong insider activity can provide valuable insights for investors seeking opportunities across various regions.

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

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
Kingstone Companies	8.1x	1.2x	42.97%	★★★★★☆
Trinity Capital	12.3x	5.6x	31.58%	★★★★★☆
Enovis	NA	0.7x	21.93%	★★★★★☆
Bank of Marin Bancorp	NA	7.1x	31.58%	★★★★☆☆
Union Bankshares	9.8x	2.1x	44.45%	★★★★☆☆
Bank of the James Financial Group	10.7x	2.4x	27.77%	★★★★☆☆
Shore Bancshares	11.8x	3.4x	35.51%	★★★★☆☆
German American Bancorp	13.2x	4.9x	25.32%	★★★☆☆☆
Alerus Financial	29.6x	3.4x	47.82%	★★★☆☆☆
Orion Group Holdings	104.2x	0.4x	43.94%	★★★☆☆☆

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

Shore Bancshares (SHBI)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Shore Bancshares operates as a financial holding company providing community banking services, with a focus on traditional banking products and services, and has a market cap of approximately $0.21 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream is from community banking, with recent quarterly revenue reaching $230.21 million. Operating expenses have been significant, recently totaling $130.48 million, with general and administrative expenses comprising a substantial portion at $114.77 million. The net income margin has shown variability over time, most recently recorded at 28.75%.

PE: 11.8x

Shore Bancshares, a smaller U.S. bank, shows potential as an undervalued investment with insider confidence reflected in recent share repurchases totaling US$0.89 million from May to June 2026. Despite challenges like dropping from several Russell indexes and a compliance issue resolved by restructuring the Audit Committee, the company reported strong earnings growth with net income rising to US$18.87 million for Q2 2026 from US$15.51 million the previous year. With earnings forecasted to grow at 8.1% annually, Shore's future prospects appear promising amidst its current valuation considerations.

First Financial (THFF)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: First Financial operates as a regional bank providing a range of financial services, with a market capitalization of approximately $0.53 billion.

Operations: First Financial generates revenue primarily from its banking operations, with recent figures showing $268.17 million in revenue. The company has consistently achieved a gross profit margin of 100% over the periods analyzed. Operating expenses, including general and administrative costs, have been significant, reaching $160.62 million in the latest period. Net income margins have fluctuated but recently stood at approximately 31.61%.

PE: 11.1x

First Financial, a smaller player in the financial sector, has shown promising earnings growth with net income rising to US$22.74 million for Q2 2026 from US$18.59 million a year earlier. Despite being dropped from several Russell indices in June 2026, they maintain insider confidence through share purchases and consistent dividends, offering US$0.56 per share recently. Earnings are expected to grow annually by 5.71%, suggesting potential value for investors seeking growth opportunities in this segment.

Oxford Industries (OXM)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Oxford Industries is a lifestyle apparel company with a market cap of $1.69 billion, operating through brands such as Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, and Johnny Was.

Operations: Tommy Bahama is the largest revenue contributor, followed by Lilly Pulitzer and Johnny Was. The company's gross profit margin has shown variability, reaching 63.17% in recent periods. Operating expenses are a significant component of costs, with general and administrative expenses consistently representing a large portion of these expenditures.

PE: -13.8x

Oxford Industries, a smaller company in the apparel sector, recently joined several Russell growth indices, signaling potential market recognition. Despite a dip in earnings to US$14.99 million for Q1 2026 from US$26.18 million the previous year, their guidance suggests cautious optimism with projected fiscal sales between US$1.475 billion and US$1.505 billion. Although they face challenges like being dropped from S&P indices and declining earnings over five years, insider confidence remains steady with no recent share repurchases noted until May 2026's completion of prior buybacks worth US$4.63 million.

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