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2 Microcap Value Plays
ZACKS· 2026-01-30 23:11
Core Insights - The article discusses two microcap companies, AMREP Corporation and Gencor Industries, both of which are considered undervalued and have strong financial positions despite their lumpy revenue profiles [1][8]. Group 1: AMREP Corporation (AXR) - AMREP Corporation operates primarily in land development and homebuilding, owning approximately 17,000 acres in Sandoval County, NM, and engages in the sale or lease of land to homebuilders and developers [2]. - The company's financial performance is characterized by "transactional timing," leading to uneven revenue due to periodic land sales [2]. - AMREP has a tangible book value of about $25 per share, indicating a 16% discount at the current price of $21, with a real estate inventory valued at $68.5 million, primarily consisting of land [3]. - The company is debt-free with $44.6 million in cash and benefits from high housing affordability ratings and positive demographic trends in Sandoval County [3]. - Despite a reduction in land sales, AMREP remains profitable with positive cash flow and has shown sensitivity to interest rates, responding favorably to a decrease from 5% to 4% [4]. Group 2: Gencor Industries, Inc. (GENC) - Gencor Industries is a manufacturer of heavy machinery for highway construction, producing asphalt plants and environmental control systems [5]. - The company reported a slight operating loss of $0.2 million in the September quarter but maintained positive net income due to other income sources, indicating profitability and positive free cash flow [6]. - Gencor trades near its tangible book value of $14.40 per share and has no long-term debt, with cash and marketable securities totaling $136.3 million [9]. - The company is positioned to benefit from future funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with nearly 60% of authorized funds yet to be disbursed as of September 30, 2025 [9].