Discover April 2026's Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action

The United States market has remained flat over the last week, yet it has seen a significant 30% increase over the past year with earnings anticipated to grow by 16% annually. In this environment, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can be crucial, especially when insider activity may indicate confidence in their future prospects.

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

Name PE PS Discount to Fair Value Value Rating FirstSun Capital Bancorp 10.9x 2.7x 45.42% ★★★★★☆ PCB Bancorp 8.5x 2.9x 22.02% ★★★★★☆ Ribbon Communications 12.3x 0.6x 42.49% ★★★★★☆ New Peoples Bankshares 9.4x 2.2x 25.75% ★★★★☆☆ 1st Source 11.1x 4.1x 43.33% ★★★★☆☆ Metropolitan Bank Holding 12.7x 3.6x 42.54% ★★★☆☆☆ Tennant 33.5x 1.2x 39.11% ★★★☆☆☆ German American Bancorp 14.5x 4.8x 44.80% ★★★☆☆☆ Eagle Financial Services 10.7x 2.5x 32.73% ★★★☆☆☆ CEVA NA 7.3x -70.35% ★★★☆☆☆

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

iHeartMedia

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: iHeartMedia operates as a leading audio media company with diverse segments including digital audio, multiplatform, and audio & media services, and has a market cap of approximately $0.44 billion.

Operations: iHeartMedia generates revenue primarily from its Multiplatform Group, Digital Audio Group, and Audio & Media Services Group. The company's gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, reaching as high as 70.47% in 2017 and more recently at 58.26% in early 2026.

PE: -1.8x

iHeartMedia's stock has seen significant movement, with a recent 35% surge following merger discussions with Sirius XM. Despite a net loss of US$41.9 million in Q4 2025, the company’s annual sales reached US$3.86 billion, reflecting slight growth. The audio giant is navigating high-risk funding and negative equity but anticipates strong earnings growth of over 136% annually. Insider confidence remains unreported recently, yet strategic partnerships like those with TNA Wrestling and GGL highlight its dynamic market engagement.

Get an in-depth perspective on iHeartMedia's performance by reading our valuation report here. Review our historical performance report to gain insights into iHeartMedia's's past performance.IHRT Share price vs Value as at Apr 2026

Horace Mann Educators

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Horace Mann Educators operates as a multiline insurance company primarily serving educators and their families, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.25 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily stems from Property & Casualty, Life & Retirement, and Supplemental & Group Benefits segments, with Property & Casualty being the largest contributor. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin showed a notable increase from 24.31% in Q3 2023 to 38.12% by Q4 2025. Operating expenses form a significant portion of costs, impacting net income margins which have fluctuated over time but reached as high as 9.79% in Q3 2025.

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PE: 11.3x

Horace Mann Educators, a company catering to educators' financial and wellness needs, has shown promising growth with 2025 revenue reaching US$1.7 billion and net income climbing to US$162.1 million. Despite relying solely on external borrowing for funding, the firm maintains a positive outlook with earnings projected to grow by 7.55% annually. Insider confidence is evident through share repurchases totaling US$44.61 million since May 2022, suggesting management's belief in the company's potential amidst its high debt levels.

Click here to discover the nuances of Horace Mann Educators with our detailed analytical valuation report. Assess Horace Mann Educators' past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.HMN Ownership Breakdown as at Apr 2026

National Bank Holdings

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: National Bank Holdings is a financial services company primarily engaged in providing banking services, with a market cap of approximately $1.45 billion.

Operations: NBHC generates revenue primarily from its banking operations, with recent figures showing $429.18 million in revenue. The company has consistently achieved a gross profit margin of 100%, indicating that all reported revenues are retained as gross profit. Operating expenses, including general and administrative costs, are significant and impact net income margins, which have shown variability over time but reached 24.52% in the most recent period.

PE: 18.0x

National Bank Holdings, a smaller financial institution, has been making strategic moves to enhance its growth potential. The company reported first-quarter net interest income of US$108.8 million, up from US$86.69 million the previous year, although net income dipped to US$20.79 million from US$24.23 million. Demonstrating insider confidence, executives have increased their shareholdings recently through buybacks totaling 819,683 shares for $31.26 million since May 2023. With earnings forecasted to grow at an annual rate of 31%, the bank is positioning itself for future expansion and value creation in the competitive banking sector.

Click here and access our complete valuation analysis report to understand the dynamics of National Bank Holdings. Evaluate National Bank Holdings' historical performance by accessing our past performance report.NBHC Share price vs Value as at Apr 2026

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include IHRTHMN and NBHC.

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