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The United Kingdom's market has recently faced headwinds, with the FTSE 100 closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic uncertainties. Despite these challenges, small-cap stocks can present unique opportunities for investors, particularly those with insider buying which may indicate confidence in their potential.
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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Bytes Technology Group | 22.9x | 5.2x | 18.73% | ★★★★★☆ |
Domino's Pizza Group | 14.6x | 1.7x | 37.56% | ★★★★★☆ |
C&C Group | NA | 0.4x | 48.71% | ★★★★★☆ |
Essentra | 771.1x | 1.5x | 42.70% | ★★★★★☆ |
GB Group | NA | 2.8x | 38.45% | ★★★★★☆ |
Genus | 160.2x | 1.9x | 2.21% | ★★★★★☆ |
NWF Group | 8.4x | 0.1x | 37.64% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Norcros | 7.6x | 0.5x | 1.54% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Harworth Group | 14.3x | 7.5x | -522.39% | ★★★★☆☆ |
CVS Group | 22.8x | 1.3x | 40.27% | ★★★★☆☆ |
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Genus
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Genus is a biotechnology company specializing in animal genetics, with operations primarily in the bovine and porcine sectors, and has a market cap of approximately £2.40 billion.
Operations: Genus generates revenue primarily from its Genus ABS and Genus PIC segments, with recent quarterly revenues reaching £668.80 million. The company's gross profit margin has shown variability, peaking at 68.02% in Q1 2024 but also experiencing lower margins such as 36.25% in Q4 2023. Operating expenses have fluctuated significantly, impacting net income margins which ranged from a high of 14.05% to lows around the single digits over the periods reviewed
PE: 160.2x
Genus plc, a smaller player in the UK market, recently reported a drop in sales to £668.8 million for the year ending June 30, 2024, down from £689.7 million the previous year. Net income also fell to £7.9 million from £33.3 million last year. Despite these declines, insider confidence remains strong with recent share purchases indicating potential value recognition within the company. The board proposed a final dividend of 21.7 pence per share, consistent with last year's payout.
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Hammerson
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Hammerson is a property development and investment company focusing on flagship retail destinations in the UK, France, and Ireland with a market cap of £1.23 billion.
Operations: Flagship Destinations in the UK, France, and Ireland are the primary revenue streams, contributing £88.7 million, £53.2 million, and £39.5 million respectively. The company has experienced varying net income margins over recent periods with a notable margin of -0.18356% as of September 2024. Gross profit margins have fluctuated but were recorded at 80.90% for Q1 2024 and 79.90% for Q2 2024.