The Canadian market has shown robust performance, climbing 1.6% in the past week and rising 25% over the last year, with earnings projected to grow by 16% annually. In such a dynamic environment, identifying stocks that are perceived as undervalued with insider buying can present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking potential value plays.
Name |
PE |
PS |
Discount to Fair Value |
Value Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|
Trican Well Service |
7.1x |
0.9x |
20.26% |
★★★★★★ |
VersaBank |
12.0x |
4.8x |
48.92% |
★★★★★☆ |
Spartan Delta |
4.3x |
2.2x |
38.86% |
★★★★★☆ |
AutoCanada |
NA |
0.1x |
39.58% |
★★★★★☆ |
Nexus Industrial REIT |
3.7x |
3.7x |
17.56% |
★★★★☆☆ |
Rogers Sugar |
15.6x |
0.6x |
47.36% |
★★★★☆☆ |
Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust |
13.1x |
3.5x |
43.71% |
★★★★☆☆ |
Sagicor Financial |
1.4x |
0.3x |
-46.33% |
★★★★☆☆ |
Calfrac Well Services |
2.5x |
0.2x |
17.47% |
★★★★☆☆ |
Vermilion Energy |
NA |
1.2x |
-6.59% |
★★★★☆☆ |
Let’s uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Badger Infrastructure Solutions specializes in non-destructive excavating services and has a market capitalization of approximately $1.26 billion CAD.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Non-Destructive Excavating Services, with a gross profit margin of 28.29% as of the latest period. The cost of goods sold (COGS) accounts for a significant portion of expenses, and operating expenses include notable depreciation and amortization costs.
PE: 24.6x
Badger Infrastructure Solutions, a small cap in Canada, recently showed insider confidence with share purchases. In the second quarter of 2024, sales increased to US$186.84 million from US$171.89 million year-over-year, while net income rose slightly to US$11.91 million. Despite high debt levels and reliance on external borrowing, earnings are forecasted to grow by 36% annually. The company also affirmed a quarterly dividend of C$0.18 per share for Q3 2024 and is considering a share repurchase program for future value enhancement.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Nexus Industrial REIT is a Canadian real estate investment trust focused on acquiring and managing industrial properties, with a market capitalization of CA$1.14 billion.
Operations: Nexus Industrial REIT generates revenue primarily from its investment properties, with the latest reported revenue at CA$167.21 million. The company has seen fluctuations in net income margin, reaching 1.23% as of March 2024 after a period of varied performance. Operating expenses are consistently managed below CA$9 million, contributing to a gross profit margin that recently stood at 71.56%.