The United States market has shown robust performance, climbing 1.7% in the last week and 20% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 17% annually. In this environment, identifying small-cap stocks that are undervalued and exhibit insider activity can present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking potential growth amid favorable market conditions.

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

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
Industrial Logistics Properties Trust	NA	1.3x	43.00%	★★★★★★
Bank of Marin Bancorp	NA	7.5x	27.48%	★★★★☆☆
Bank of the James Financial Group	11.0x	2.5x	25.93%	★★★★☆☆
Union Bankshares	10.0x	2.1x	43.19%	★★★★☆☆
Onterris	NA	0.8x	46.95%	★★★★☆☆
Auburn National Bancorporation	11.0x	2.7x	8.55%	★★★☆☆☆
German American Bancorp	13.5x	5.1x	23.68%	★★★☆☆☆
Shore Bancshares	12.1x	3.5x	34.00%	★★★☆☆☆
AVITA Medical	NA	3.3x	-7.50%	★★★☆☆☆
Chain Bridge Bancorp	11.8x	4.8x	49.14%	★★★☆☆☆

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

Advantage Solutions (ADV)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Advantage Solutions provides marketing and sales services across branded, retailer, and experiential segments with a market cap of approximately $1.38 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from Experiential Services, followed by Branded and Retailer Services. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, with a notable decrease to 12.54% in September 2023 from earlier values above 14%. Operating expenses have consistently been a significant portion of costs, with General & Administrative Expenses being a key component.

PE: -1.5x

Advantage Solutions, a smaller company in the U.S., faces financial challenges with a net loss of US$62.71 million for Q2 2026, up from US$30.44 million the previous year. Despite sales increasing to US$889.45 million from US$873.71 million, profitability remains elusive with no forecasted turnaround within three years. The company's reliance on external borrowing adds risk, while its volatile share price reflects market uncertainty. Insider confidence is evident through recent share purchases by executives this year, hinting at potential long-term value amidst current struggles.

Grocery Outlet Holding (GO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Grocery Outlet Holding operates a network of discount grocery stores offering brand-name products at reduced prices, with a market cap of approximately $3.50 billion.

Operations: GO's primary revenue stream is derived from its sales, with a notable gross profit margin of 31.30% as of September 2023. The company's cost structure includes significant components such as COGS and operating expenses, which have been rising over recent periods. Notably, the net income margin has shown variability, most recently recording a negative figure in early 2026 due to increased non-operating expenses.

PE: -2.8x

Grocery Outlet Holding, a small company in the grocery sector, recently reported Q2 2026 sales of US$1.19 billion, up from US$1.18 billion a year ago, with net income rising to US$5.63 million. Despite recent index exclusions and high-risk funding reliant on external borrowing, insider confidence is evident through share purchases this year. Executive changes aim to bolster growth strategies amid revised 2026 sales guidance of up to US$4.72 billion, signaling potential value for investors seeking opportunities in smaller companies.

EVERTEC (EVTC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: EVERTEC is a company that provides a range of transaction processing services, including business solutions and payment services across Latin America, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean, with a market capitalization of $2.16 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue streams are primarily derived from Latin America Payments and Solutions ($440.84 million) and Merchant Acquiring ($195.68 million). Operating expenses, including general and administrative costs, have shown a notable increase over time, reaching $330.56 million in the most recent period. The gross profit margin has fluctuated around 51% to 57%, with the latest figure at 51.12%.

PE: 19.6x

Evertec's recent earnings report shows a mixed picture, with second-quarter sales climbing to US$274.82 million from US$229.61 million last year, yet net income dropped significantly to US$5.41 million from US$40.47 million. Despite these challenges, Evertec raised its full-year revenue guidance to between $1.085 billion and $1.095 billion and completed a substantial share buyback of 1,907,437 shares for $47.1 million in Q2 2026. The company also expanded its buyback plan by an additional $150 million on August 4th, signaling confidence in its market position and future growth potential through strategic partnerships like the one with Transbank in Chile.

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