--- title: "Discover August 2026's Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/294684487.md" description: "The article highlights undervalued US small-cap stocks with insider buying as of August 2026, noting the market's 18% annual rise. It details specific companies like ICF International, Sonos, and Invesco Mortgage Capital, analyzing their valuations, recent financial performance, share repurchases, and strategic developments to identify investment opportunities in a dynamic environment." datetime: "2026-08-03T11:13:40.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/294684487.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294684487.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/294684487.md) --- # Discover August 2026's Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying The United States market remained flat over the last week but has shown an impressive 18% rise over the past 12 months, with earnings forecasted to grow by 16% annually. In this context, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can be crucial for investors seeking opportunities in a dynamic market environment. ### Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United States Name PE PS Discount to Fair Value Value Rating Appian 2236.4x 2.6x 28.71% ★★★★★☆ Industrial Logistics Properties Trust NA 1.3x 45.26% ★★★★★☆ Kingstone Companies 9.3x 1.3x 36.21% ★★★★☆☆ Angel Oak Mortgage REIT 13.8x 6.3x 23.14% ★★★★☆☆ Modiv Industrial NA 3.8x 49.86% ★★★★☆☆ Onterris 171.4x 0.9x 26.24% ★★★★☆☆ AVITA Medical NA 1.9x 13.13% ★★★★☆☆ Bank of Marin Bancorp NA 7.7x 27.10% ★★★☆☆☆ Bank of the James Financial Group 11.2x 2.4x 29.04% ★★★☆☆☆ Similarweb NA 2.2x 16.63% ★★★☆☆☆ Click here to see the full list of 61 stocks from our Undervalued US Small Caps With Insider Buying screener. Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen. ## ICF International (ICFI) **Simply Wall St Value Rating:** ★★★★☆☆ **Overview:** ICF International provides professional services to a diverse range of clients, with operations contributing to a market capitalization of approximately $2.45 billion. **Operations:** ICF International generates revenue primarily from professional services, with a focus on serving a broad array of clients. The company's gross profit margin has demonstrated variability, peaking at 37.18% in recent periods. Operating expenses are substantial, with general and administrative costs being the largest component. **PE:** 17.2x ICF International, a company with a market capitalization indicative of smaller enterprises, has been actively enhancing shareholder value through strategic share repurchases. From January to June 2026, they repurchased 435,000 shares for US$29 million. Their recent US$14 million contract with California's Department of Transportation underscores their role in streamlining infrastructure projects. Despite a dip in Q1 earnings to US$20.52 million from the previous year, ICF anticipates annual revenue growth between US$1.89 billion and US$1.96 billion. - Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of ICF International stock in this valuation report. - Review our historical performance report to gain insights into ICF International's's past performance. ICFI Share price vs Value as at Aug 2026 ## Sonos (SONO) **Simply Wall St Value Rating:** ★★★☆☆☆ **Overview:** Sonos is a company that designs and manufactures audio products, specializing in multi-room wireless speakers, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.38 billion. **Operations:** The company generates revenue primarily from Audio/Video Products, with a recent quarterly revenue of $1.49 billion. The gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, reaching 46.57% in the latest period. Operating expenses include significant allocations to sales and marketing as well as research and development. **PE:** 30.5x Sonos, standing out as a smaller company in the U.S. market, has shown promising financial growth with third-quarter sales reaching US$375.26 million and net income of US$29.85 million, a turnaround from last year's loss. The company's strategic share repurchase program saw 1.99 million shares bought back for US$30.14 million between March and June 2026, reflecting confidence in its future prospects. Recent executive changes and partnerships, like the collaboration with Škoda Auto A.S., underscore Sonos' dynamic approach to innovation and market expansion. - Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Sonos' valuation report. - Evaluate Sonos' historical performance by accessing our past performance report. SONO Share price vs Value as at Aug 2026 ## Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) **Simply Wall St Value Rating:** ★★★☆☆☆ **Overview:** Invesco Mortgage Capital operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) primarily engaged in investing, financing, and managing residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities with a market cap of approximately $0.46 billion. **Operations:** IVR's financial data shows a diverse revenue pattern with fluctuations, including periods of negative revenue. Operating expenses are consistently recorded, primarily as general and administrative expenses. Notably, the gross profit margin is consistently 100%, indicating that all recorded revenues translate directly into gross profit without deductions for cost of goods sold. The net income margin varies significantly, reflecting periods of both profitability and losses over time. **PE:** 6.4x Invesco Mortgage Capital, a smaller player in the U.S. market, recently turned around its financial performance with a Q2 2026 net income of US$35 million, contrasting sharply with last year's loss. Earnings per share improved to US$0.34. Despite not diluting shares recently, the company relies heavily on external borrowing for funding and has limited operating cash flow coverage for debt. Insider confidence remains low as there have been no recent insider purchases or buybacks since March 2026. - Dive into the specifics of Invesco Mortgage Capital here with our thorough valuation report. - Assess Invesco Mortgage Capital's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports. IVR Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2026 ## Make It Happen - Click through to start exploring the rest of the 58 Undervalued US Small Caps With Insider Buying now. - Have a stake in these businesses? Integrate your holdings into Simply Wall St's portfolio for notifications and detailed stock reports. - Maximize your investment potential with Simply Wall St, the comprehensive app that offers global market insights for free. ## Searching for a Fresh Perspective? - Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. - Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. - Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. _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._ ### **New:** AI Stock Screener & Alerts Our new AI Stock Screener scans the market every day to uncover opportunities. • Dividend Powerhouses (3%+ Yield) • Undervalued Small Caps with Insider Buying • High growth Tech and AI Companies Or build your own from over 50 metrics. 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