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The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index recently faltered, closing lower amid weak trade data from China, reflecting broader market sentiment and economic challenges. Despite these headwinds, opportunities can still be found in the small-cap sector, where undervalued stocks with insider buying may present compelling investment prospects.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United Kingdom
| Name | PE | PS | Discount to Fair Value | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bytes Technology Group | 24.7x | 5.6x | 12.36% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Breedon Group | 14.7x | 0.9x | 46.02% | ★★★★★☆ |
| GB Group | NA | 3.1x | 32.12% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Norcros | 7.7x | 0.5x | 0.83% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Foxtons Group | 26.8x | 1.3x | 45.06% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| CVS Group | 21.2x | 1.2x | 48.05% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Hochschild Mining | NA | 1.6x | 43.47% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| H&T Group | 8.1x | 0.8x | -2.84% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Harworth Group | 14.3x | 7.5x | -518.59% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Franchise Brands | 114.9x | 2.9x | 49.78% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Assura
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Assura is a UK-based healthcare real estate investment trust focused on developing and managing primary care properties, with a market cap of approximately £2.50 billion.
Operations: Assura generates revenue primarily from its core segment, reaching £157.80 million as of the latest period. The company has experienced fluctuations in net income margins, with a recent decline to -0.18%. It consistently reports high gross profit margins, most recently at 90.81%, while managing operating expenses around £14 million and non-operating expenses significantly impacting net income outcomes.
PE: -44.0x
Assura, a specialist healthcare property investor, recently announced a GBP 250 million joint venture with Universities Superannuation Scheme to invest in NHS infrastructure. This partnership aims for acquisition-led growth to GBP 400 million. Despite reporting a net loss of GBP 28.8 million for the year ending March 31, 2024, insider confidence is evident from recent share purchases. The company also declared an increased quarterly dividend of £0.0084 per share payable on July 10, 2024.
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International Personal Finance
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: International Personal Finance provides consumer credit services through its digital platform and home credit operations in Mexico and Europe, with a market cap of £0.25 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue streams include Digital (£128.10m), Mexico Home Credit (£276.10m), and European Home Credit (£355.30m). For the period ending June 30, 2024, it reported a gross profit of £615.0 million with a gross profit margin of 80.97%. Operating expenses totaled £447.90 million, contributing to a net income of £49.0 million and a net income margin of 6.45%.