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Small-cap stocks have market capitalizations between $300 million and $2 billion. The small-cap premium is one of the most well-documented anomalies in finance (Fama & French, 1992), though stock selection is critical in this segment.
100 stocks in this segment · Ranked by composite score · Updated hourly
Our analysis of 100 small-cap stocks reveals an average composite score of 67.6/100, with a bull-to-bear ratio of 70:0 (70 stocks rated Buy or Strong Buy vs. 0 rated Reduce or Avoid). The top-ranked stock in this segment is TEEKAY TANKERS LTD. (TNK) with a score of 77.7/100 and a Strong Buy rating. Small-Cap Stocks balance growth potential with institutional-grade liquidity.
#1 TEEKAY TANKERS LTD. (TNK) — Composite score: 77.7/100, rated Strong Buy. TNK is a small-cap transportation, communications, electric, gas, and sanitary services company with a market cap of $1.3B. Its strongest factor is Value at 97/100.
#2 SPROTT INC. (SII) — Composite score: 75.4/100, rated Strong Buy. SII is a small-cap finance, insurance, and real estate company with a market cap of $1.1B. Its strongest factor is Momentum at 98/100.
#3 DHT Holdings, Inc. (DHT) — Composite score: 75.3/100, rated Strong Buy. DHT is a small-cap transportation, communications, electric, gas, and sanitary services company with a market cap of $1.5B. Its strongest factor is Value at 88/100.
| # | Ticker | Market Cap | Rating | Composite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TNK | $1.3B | 77.7 | |
| 2 | SII | $1.1B | 75.4 | |
| 3 | DHT | $1.5B | 75.3 | |
| 4 | NAT | $465M | 75.0 | |
| 5 | YALA | $644M | 74.9 | |
| 6 | GRVY | $439M | 74.8 | |
| 7 | SIMO | $1.8B | 74.6 | |
| 8 | EFXT | $1.2B | 74.1 | |
| 9 | ITRN | $612M | 73.7 | |
| 10 | ARCO | $1.5B | 72.9 | |
| 11 | GSL | $753M | 72.7 | |
| 12 | DAKT | $627M | 72.6 | |
| 13 | TRMD | $1.7B | 72.6 | |
| 14 | SB | $407M | 72.2 | |
| 15 | CMRE | $1.7B | 72.2 | |
| 16 | DOLE | $1.3B | 72.0 | |
| 17 | ORLA | $1.7B | 72.0 | |
| 18 | HCSG | $1.2B | 71.9 | |
| 19 | LQDT | $857M | 71.7 | |
| 20 | PLAB | $1.4B | 70.9 | |
| 21 | TEN | $512M | 70.8 | |
| 22 | UTI | $1.8B | 70.4 | |
| 23 | IMKTA | $1.3B | 70.0 | |
| 24 | NGD | $1.7B | 69.9 | |
| 25 | KMDA | $350M | 69.8 | |
| 26 | PDS | $876M | 69.6 | |
| 27 | IMOS | $685M | 69.1 | |
| 28 | ASC | $498M | 69.0 | |
| 29 | SBLK | $1.2B | 68.9 | |
| 30 | THR | $883M | 68.7 | |
| 31 | SGU | $399M | 68.7 | |
| 32 | BWLP | $1.5B | 68.5 | |
| 33 | UFCS | $775M | 68.4 | |
| 34 | BLBD | $1.8B | 68.2 | |
| 35 | NMM | $1.3B | 68.2 | |
| 36 | EZPW | $1.2B | 68.1 | |
| 37 | NYAX | $972M | 67.9 | |
| 38 | MGIC | $576M | 67.8 | |
| 39 | DDL | $1.2B | 67.7 | |
| 40 | SCHL | $743M | 67.6 | |
| 41 | SBH | $1.6B | 67.6 | |
| 42 | IHS | $969M | 67.5 | |
| 43 | MYE | $634M | 67.4 | |
| 44 | ATRO | $1.6B | 67.4 | |
| 45 | TILE | $1.7B | 67.4 | |
| 46 | SPH | $1.2B | 67.4 | |
| 47 | FSM | $1.3B | 67.0 | |
| 48 | KARO | $1.4B | 66.7 | |
| 49 | GILT | $351M | 66.6 | |
| 50 | VLRS | $867M | 66.5 | |
| 51 | DLX | $869M | 66.4 | |
| 52 | KMT | $1.6B | 66.4 | |
| 53 | MITK | $446M | 66.3 | |
| 54 | AFYA | $1.5B | 66.3 | |
| 55 | BBU | $1.7B | 66.1 | |
| 56 | DGII | $1.4B | 66.1 | |
| 57 | LNN | $1.5B | 66.0 | |
| 58 | NWPX | $511M | 66.0 | |
| 59 | MOV | $403M | 66.0 | |
| 60 | NVGS | $1.1B | 66.0 | |
| 61 | DAC | $1.5B | 66.0 | |
| 62 | TK | $631M | 65.9 | |
| 63 | RERE | $421M | 65.8 | |
| 64 | SPB | $1.3B | 65.7 | |
| 65 | IBEX | $542M | 65.7 | |
| 66 | MG | $310M | 65.6 | |
| 67 | ALNT | $758M | 65.1 | |
| 68 | EQX | $1.6B | 65.1 | |
| 69 | HLF | $870M | 65.0 | |
| 70 | GIC | $1.4B | 65.0 | |
| 71 | FET | $318M | 64.9 | |
| 72 | LINC | $743M | 64.9 | |
| 73 | BORR | $977M | 64.8 | |
| 74 | VPG | $395M | 64.7 | |
| 75 | TCMD | $309M | 64.7 | |
| 76 | GFR | $485M | 64.7 | |
| 77 | APEI | $713M | 64.7 | |
| 78 | HG | $1.6B | 64.6 | |
| 79 | ODC | $808M | 64.6 | |
| 80 | KEN | $1.5B | 64.6 | |
| 81 | JBSS | $841M | 64.5 | |
| 82 | CRNT | $399M | 64.4 | |
| 83 | PRG | $1.3B | 64.4 | |
| 84 | INMD | $1.4B | 64.3 | |
| 85 | GPRK | $480M | 64.1 | |
| 86 | RMR | $486M | 64.1 | |
| 87 | PLOW | $720M | 63.9 | |
| 88 | BELFA | $1.5B | 63.8 | |
| 89 | NBR | $596M | 63.8 | |
| 90 | CVGW | $393M | 63.7 | |
| 91 | VINP | $533M | 63.7 | |
| 92 | GBX | $1.4B | 63.6 | |
| 93 | SVM | $687M | 63.6 | |
| 94 | AXGN | $821M | 63.5 | |
| 95 | SIFY | $785M | 63.5 | |
| 96 | AVO | $814M | 63.4 | |
| 97 | EHAB | $406M | 63.4 | |
| 98 | INNV | $700M | 63.4 | |
| 99 | ACEL | $933M | 63.2 | |
| 100 | NSSC | $1.5B | 63.0 |
The highest-rated small-cap stocks based on our model are TEEKAY TANKERS LTD. (TNK, score: 77.7), SPROTT INC. (SII, score: 75.4), DHT Holdings, Inc. (DHT, score: 75.3). These stocks lead the small-cap stocks segment across our six quantitative factors.
We currently rank 100 small-cap stocks with market capitalizations between $300M and $2.0B. Each stock is scored on quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
The average composite score across all small-cap stocks is 67.6/100. This gives you a benchmark: stocks scoring above this average are relatively stronger within the segment, while those below may face headwinds.
Our small-cap stocks rankings update daily using the latest market data, price information, and quarterly financial filings. Factor scores recalculate automatically as new data becomes available.
Small-cap stocks are companies with market capitalizations between $300 million and $2 billion. These companies are typically younger or operate in niche markets. The small-cap segment is where many of tomorrow's large-cap leaders begin, making it an important hunting ground for growth-oriented investors.
The small-cap premium refers to the historical tendency of small-cap stocks to outperform large-cap stocks over long time periods. First documented by Fama & French in 1992, this premium is attributed to the additional risk investors bear from lower liquidity, higher volatility, and greater business uncertainty. However, the premium is not guaranteed in any given period.
Small-cap stocks carry higher risks including: lower trading liquidity (harder to buy/sell large positions), less analyst coverage (fewer eyes watching for problems), greater business concentration risk (less diversified revenue), and higher sensitivity to economic downturns. This is why quantitative screening is especially valuable in the small-cap space — it helps identify quality companies amid the noise.
Most financial advisors suggest allocating 10-20% of an equity portfolio to small-cap stocks for diversification. The exact allocation depends on your risk tolerance and time horizon. Younger investors with longer time horizons can typically afford higher small-cap allocations, while those nearing retirement may want less exposure to this volatile segment.