The Australian market has shown robust performance, climbing 1.2% in the last 7 days and up 11% over the past year, with earnings forecast to grow by 12% annually. In this favorable environment, identifying undervalued small-cap stocks with insider buying can present attractive opportunities for investors seeking potential growth.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In Australia

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Deterra Royalties (ASX:DRR)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Deterra Royalties focuses on managing royalty arrangements and has a market cap of approximately A$2.12 billion.

Operations: Deterra Royalties derives its revenue primarily from royalty arrangements, with a notable gross profit margin of 96.22% as of September 2024. The company incurs costs including COGS and non-operating expenses, impacting net income, which stood at A$154.89 million for the same period.

PE: 12.6x

Deterra Royalties, a small cap in Australia, reported net income of A$154.89 million for the year ending June 30, 2024, a slight increase from A$152.46 million the previous year. Basic earnings per share rose to A$0.293 from A$0.2885. Despite earnings forecasted to decline by an average of 6.6% annually over the next three years and reliance on external borrowing for funding, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases in August 2024 signaling potential undervaluation opportunities ahead.

• Take a closer look at Deterra Royalties' potential here in our valuation report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Deterra Royalties''s past performance.

Sims (ASX:SGM)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sims is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, with operations spanning North America, Australia/New Zealand, and other regions; the company has a market cap of A$2.51 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue streams are primarily derived from North America Metals (A$4.49 billion), Australia/New Zealand Metals (A$1.60 billion), Global Trading (A$771.20 million), and Sims Lifecycle Services (A$350 million). Its cost of goods sold significantly impacts gross profit, with the most recent gross profit margin at 9.41%. Operating expenses and non-operating expenses further affect net income, resulting in a net income margin of 1.74% for the latest period ending December 31, 2023.

PE: 1191.0x

Sims Limited, a small cap Australian company, reported A$7.22 billion in sales for the year ending June 30, 2024, up from A$6.66 billion the previous year. Despite this revenue growth, they faced a net loss of A$57.8 million compared to a net income of A$181.1 million last year due to significant one-off items impacting financial results and lower profit margins (0.02% vs 3%). Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by executives over the past six months, indicating potential future value despite current challenges.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Sims' performance by reading our valuation report here.

• Examine Sims' past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Tabcorp Holdings (ASX:TAH)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Tabcorp Holdings operates in the gaming services and wagering and media sectors, with a market cap of A$5.30 billion.

Operations: Tabcorp Holdings generates revenue primarily from its Wagering and Media segment, contributing A$2162.8 million, and Gaming Services, which adds A$176.1 million. The company consistently reports a gross profit margin of 100%, with significant operating expenses impacting net income margins that have fluctuated over the periods reviewed.

PE: -0.7x

Tabcorp Holdings, a small cap in Australia, has recently seen insider confidence with purchases made by executives over the past quarter. Despite reporting a net loss of A$1.36 billion for the year ending June 30, 2024, compared to net income of A$66.5 million last year, the company remains focused on growth with earnings forecasted to increase by 117.91% annually. The dividend decreased to A$0.003 per share and will be paid on September 20, 2024.

• Dive into the specifics of Tabcorp Holdings here with our thorough valuation report.

• Assess Tabcorp Holdings' past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

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