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The market in the United Kingdom has climbed by 2.7% over the past week, with every sector up, and is up 8.8% over the last 12 months. In this favorable environment, identifying undervalued small-cap stocks with notable insider activity can present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking potential growth aligned with forecasted earnings increases of 13% annually.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United Kingdom
Name | PE | PS | Discount to Fair Value | Value Rating |
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GB Group | NA | 3.2x | 21.67% | ★★★★★☆ |
THG | NA | 0.4x | 42.29% | ★★★★★☆ |
Bytes Technology Group | 26.1x | 5.9x | -3.86% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Harworth Group | 14.2x | 7.4x | -594.15% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Breedon Group | 15.4x | 1.0x | 36.28% | ★★★★☆☆ |
CVS Group | 23.1x | 1.3x | 37.08% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Hochschild Mining | NA | 1.7x | 35.84% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Norcros | 7.7x | 0.5x | -11.36% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
H&T Group | 7.9x | 0.8x | -11.77% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Foxtons Group | 28.0x | 1.3x | 31.92% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Breedon Group
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Breedon Group is a leading construction materials company operating primarily in Great Britain and Ireland, with a market cap of approximately £1.50 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Great Britain and Ireland segments, with additional contributions from its Cement segment. For the period ending June 30, 2023, it reported a gross profit margin of 36.23%.
PE: 15.4x
Breedon Group, a small cap in the UK, reported H1 2024 sales of £764.6 million, up from £742.7 million the previous year. Net income dipped to £34.1 million from £43.9 million last year; EPS fell to £0.10 from £0.13. Despite relying solely on external borrowing for funding, earnings are projected to grow by 14% annually. Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases in June 2024, signaling potential growth and value recognition within the market.
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Just Group
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Just Group is a financial services company specializing in retirement income products and services, with a market cap of approximately £0.96 billion.
Operations: Just Group's revenue streams primarily come from its core business operations. The company has seen fluctuations in its gross profit margin, with recent figures showing a significant increase to 54.28% as of December 2023. Operating expenses have remained relatively stable, while non-operating expenses have varied significantly over the periods analyzed.