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The United Kingdom market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices closing lower due to weak trade data from China, indicating broader economic pressures. Despite these headwinds, investors often look for opportunities in undervalued small-cap stocks that show potential for growth and resilience.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United Kingdom
| Name | PE | PS | Discount to Fair Value | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bytes Technology Group | 24.3x | 5.5x | 13.68% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Essentra | 849.8x | 1.6x | 47.14% | ★★★★★☆ |
| GB Group | NA | 3.1x | 32.18% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Norcros | 7.5x | 0.5x | 2.25% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| NWF Group | 9.1x | 0.1x | 32.28% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| CVS Group | 22.8x | 1.3x | 39.69% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Foxtons Group | 27.2x | 1.3x | 45.91% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Franchise Brands | 115.8x | 2.9x | 49.21% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Watkin Jones | NA | 0.2x | -10.78% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Hochschild Mining | NA | 1.9x | 35.49% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Hochschild Mining
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Hochschild Mining is a precious metals company engaged in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of silver and gold with a market cap of £0.58 billion.
Operations: Hochschild Mining generates revenue primarily from its San Jose, Inmaculada, and Pallancata segments. The company has seen fluctuations in its net income margin, with a recent value of -0.07929%. Gross profit margin also varies, reaching 0.26462% in the latest period.
PE: -24.1x
Hochschild Mining, a smaller player in the UK market, recently reported mixed results for Q2 2024. Silver production dropped to 2,589 koz from 2,955 koz year-over-year, while gold output rose to 66.37 koz from 54.12 koz. Notably, Eduardo Navarro showed insider confidence by purchasing 148,000 shares worth £235K in July 2024. The company maintains its annual production guidance of up to 360K gold equivalent ounces and forecasts earnings growth of nearly 54% annually.
Sirius Real Estate
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Sirius Real Estate is a property investment company specializing in owning and managing business parks, industrial complexes, and offices across Germany and the UK with a market cap of approximately €1.11 billion.
Operations: Sirius Real Estate generates revenue primarily from property investments, with a recent gross profit margin of 57.50%. The company incurs costs of goods sold (COGS) amounting to €123 million and operating expenses totaling €47.90 million.