Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 3.4%, contributing to a remarkable 35% increase over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 16% annually. In this buoyant environment, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued yet exhibit insider action can be an intriguing strategy for investors seeking opportunities within the small-cap segment.

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

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
PCB Bancorp	9.3x	3.1x	22.25%	★★★★★☆
Financial Institutions	9.2x	2.9x	40.97%	★★★★★☆
Ribbon Communications	11.6x	0.5x	43.98%	★★★★★☆
1st Source	11.4x	4.3x	45.74%	★★★★☆☆
Tennant	32.1x	1.2x	41.71%	★★★☆☆☆
German American Bancorp	14.5x	4.8x	44.78%	★★★☆☆☆
New Peoples Bankshares	9.5x	2.3x	24.45%	★★★☆☆☆
Bank of the James Financial Group	11.2x	2.1x	43.87%	★★★☆☆☆
Aldeyra Therapeutics	NA	NA	40.74%	★★★☆☆☆
CEVA	NA	5.6x	-31.04%	★★★☆☆☆

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Greene County Bancorp (GCBC)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Greene County Bancorp operates as a community bank providing various financial services through its banking operations, with a market cap of approximately $0.42 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from banking operations, with a gross profit margin consistently at 100%. Operating expenses are a significant part of the cost structure, with general and administrative expenses being the largest component. The net income margin has shown variability, reaching as high as 44.58% in recent periods.

PE: 11.0x

Greene County Bancorp, a small-cap financial institution, recently announced a share repurchase program to buy back up to 400,000 shares, signaling potential value in its stock. Insider confidence is evident with Tejraj Hada acquiring 7,000 shares for US$160,650 in early 2026. The company reported strong earnings growth for the second quarter ending December 31, 2025; net income rose to US$10.29 million from US$7.49 million the previous year. This performance underscores its appeal within the undervalued segment of small companies in the U.S., offering promising prospects ahead.

Shoe Carnival (SCVL)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Shoe Carnival is a retailer specializing in selling footwear and related merchandise, with a market cap of approximately $0.57 billion.

Operations: Shoe Carnival generates revenue primarily from selling footwear and related merchandise, with recent annual revenue reaching approximately $1.14 billion. The company has experienced fluctuations in its net income margin, which was 4.60% as of the latest reporting period.

PE: 9.5x

Shoe Carnival, a smaller player in the retail sector, has seen its shares attract insider confidence with purchases over the past year. Despite reporting lower sales of US$1.14 billion for the fiscal year ending January 2026 and net income dropping to US$52.27 million, it remains a potential opportunity due to its dividend increase and projected earnings growth of 3.91% annually. The company anticipates stable sales next fiscal year as store improvements progress and Shoe Station expands under new leadership following executive changes in February 2026.

Cable One (CABO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Cable One is a broadband communications provider that primarily offers internet and telephone services, with a market capitalization of approximately $4.37 billion.

Operations: Cable One's revenue primarily comes from its Internet Telephone segment, with a recent gross profit margin of 73.88%. The company incurs costs mainly in cost of goods sold and operating expenses, including depreciation and amortization expenses. Over recent periods, non-operating expenses have significantly impacted net income margins, which recently stood at -23.74%.

PE: -1.5x

Cable One, a small cap player in the U.S., has seen insider confidence with recent share purchases, indicating potential optimism about its future. Despite a net loss of US$356 million for 2025 and volatile share prices recently, the company is expanding its offerings with Sparklight Mobile and eero Wi-Fi 7 to enhance customer connectivity. Debt restructuring through a US$575 million revolving credit facility suggests strategic financial management. Future earnings growth is projected at 65% annually, hinting at recovery potential.

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