As we enter January 2026, global markets are experiencing mixed performances with small-cap and value stocks gaining momentum over large-cap counterparts, as evidenced by the S&P MidCap 400 and Russell 2000 Indexes reaching all-time highs. Against this backdrop of economic indicators such as cooling core consumer prices and robust retail sales growth, identifying promising small-cap stocks becomes crucial for investors seeking potential opportunities in a dynamic market environment.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying Globally

Name PE PS Discount to Fair Value Value Rating Gamma Communications 12.7x 1.4x 46.96% ★★★★★★ Tokmanni Group Oyj 13.2x 0.3x 41.76% ★★★★★☆ Norcros 15.2x 0.8x 34.59% ★★★★☆☆ A.G. BARR 14.6x 1.7x 47.57% ★★★★☆☆ M&C Saatchi 22.6x 0.4x 47.51% ★★★★☆☆ Eastnine 12.2x 7.7x 48.08% ★★★★☆☆ Hung Hing Printing Group NA 0.4x 44.21% ★★★★☆☆ Ever Sunshine Services Group 6.8x 0.4x -453.79% ★★★☆☆☆ PSC 9.8x 0.4x 19.24% ★★★☆☆☆ Linc NA NA 9.35% ★★★☆☆☆

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Virgin Australia Holdings

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Virgin Australia Holdings operates as a major airline company in Australia, providing domestic and international air travel services, with a market cap of A$3.5 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream is from its Airlines segment, contributing A$5.58 billion, with additional income from the Velocity segment at A$450 million. The gross profit margin has shown variability, reaching 30.33% recently. Operating expenses have been significant, with sales and marketing costs consistently present across periods.

PE: 5.1x

Virgin Australia Holdings, recently added to the S&P Global BMI Index, presents a compelling case in the small-cap category. Despite having no negative equity, VGN relies entirely on external borrowing for funding, which introduces higher risk compared to customer deposits. Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by insiders throughout 2025. While its financial position shows high debt levels, its inclusion in a global index could signal potential growth opportunities ahead.

Dive into the specifics of Virgin Australia Holdings here with our thorough valuation report. Gain insights into Virgin Australia Holdings' historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.ASX:VGN Ownership Breakdown as at Jan 2026

Neo Performance Materials

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Neo Performance Materials is a company engaged in producing and supplying advanced industrial materials such as magnetic powders, rare metals, and specialty chemicals, with a market capitalization of CAD $0.55 billion.

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Operations: Magnequench and Chemicals & Oxides are significant revenue streams, contributing $193.10 million and $149.38 million respectively, with Rare Metals adding $156.42 million to the total revenue. The company's gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, recently recorded at 29.29% as of September 2025 after a period of variability from previous quarters.

PE: -92.4x

Neo Performance Materials has shown promising financial improvements, with Q3 2025 sales rising to US$122.21 million from US$111.28 million the previous year, and net income reaching US$1.36 million from a prior loss of US$2.63 million. Insider confidence is evident as Paul Mascarenas purchased 15,000 shares for approximately $185K in recent months. The company repurchased 386,068 shares for $3.9 million by November 2025 under its buyback program, signaling potential value recognition within the industry despite relying on external borrowing for funding needs and having no customer deposits as liabilities.

Get an in-depth perspective on Neo Performance Materials' performance by reading our valuation report here. Gain insights into Neo Performance Materials' past trends and performance with our Past report.TSX:NEO Share price vs Value as at Jan 2026

Pro Real Estate Investment Trust

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Pro Real Estate Investment Trust operates in the real estate sector focusing on office and retail properties, with a market cap of CA$1.23 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from retail and office segments, with a significant portion attributed to segment adjustments. Over recent periods, the net profit margin has shown variability, reaching as high as 1.50% in September 2022 before declining to 0.27% by September 2025. Operating expenses include costs such as general and administrative expenses which have fluctuated but remained a notable component of total expenses.

PE: 11.9x

Pro Real Estate Investment Trust, a smaller company in the real estate sector, recently expanded its portfolio with a $5.4 million acquisition of an industrial property in Winnipeg, enhancing its asset base to 23 properties. Insider confidence is evident as Co-Founder Gordon Lawlor purchased 20,000 shares for approximately C$108,241. Despite challenges such as earnings decline and reliance on external borrowing for funding, recent dividend affirmations and strategic acquisitions suggest potential growth avenues in the future.

Delve into the full analysis valuation report here for a deeper understanding of Pro Real Estate Investment Trust. Examine Pro Real Estate Investment Trust's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.TSX:PRV.UN Share price vs Value as at Jan 2026

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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:VGN TSX:NEO and TSX:PRV.UN.

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