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3 UK Penny Stocks Under £40M Market Cap To Consider

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The UK stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic interconnectedness and its impact on local markets. Despite these broader market fluctuations, investors can still find opportunities by focusing on smaller companies that might offer resilience and growth potential. Penny stocks, often representing newer or smaller firms, remain a relevant investment area as they can present unique opportunities for those seeking affordability combined with robust financials.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name

Share Price

Market Cap

Financial Health Rating

ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)

£2.25

£847.72M

★★★★★★

Next 15 Group (AIM:NFG)

£3.75

£372.96M

★★★★☆☆

Ultimate Products (LSE:ULTP)

£1.22

£104.15M

★★★★★★

FRP Advisory Group (AIM:FRP)

£1.445

£354.36M

★★★★★★

Serabi Gold (AIM:SRB)

£0.84

£63.62M

★★★★★★

Supreme (AIM:SUP)

£1.625

£189.49M

★★★★★★

Luceco (LSE:LUCE)

£1.316

£202.97M

★★★★★☆

Alumasc Group (AIM:ALU)

£3.01

£108.25M

★★★★★★

Central Asia Metals (AIM:CAML)

£1.60

£278.36M

★★★★★★

Billington Holdings (AIM:BILN)

£4.40

£54.31M

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 466 stocks from our UK Penny Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

James Cropper

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: James Cropper PLC is a company that manufactures and sells paper products and advanced materials, with a market cap of £23.41 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Paper and Packaging, which generated £68.47 million, and Technical Fibre Products (TFP), contributing £34.50 million.

Market Cap: £23.41M

James Cropper PLC, with a market cap of £23.41 million, trades at 83.7% below its estimated fair value but faces challenges as it remains unprofitable and has seen increasing losses over the past five years. Despite this, the company maintains a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 38%, with short-term assets exceeding both short-term and long-term liabilities. The recent appointment of David Stirling as CEO could bring strategic growth opportunities given his extensive leadership experience. However, investors should note the stock's high volatility and negative return on equity amidst its current financial struggles.

AIM:CRPR Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024
AIM:CRPR Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

Portmeirion Group

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Portmeirion Group PLC, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of ceramics, home fragrances, and related homeware products across the United Kingdom, South Korea, North America, and other international markets with a market cap of £30.96 million.