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Amidst a buoyant FTSE 100, which is poised for an uptick as Labour leads in the election polls, the UK's financial markets exhibit a robust outlook. In such a market environment, identifying stocks that appear undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth could present compelling opportunities for investors.
Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United Kingdom
Name | Current Price | Fair Value (Est) | Discount (Est) |
Kier Group (LSE:KIE) | £1.39 | £2.76 | 49.6% |
Halfords Group (LSE:HFD) | £1.51 | £2.81 | 46.3% |
WPP (LSE:WPP) | £7.404 | £14.03 | 47.2% |
Ibstock (LSE:IBST) | £1.722 | £3.38 | 49.1% |
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL) | £3.33 | £6.50 | 48.7% |
Auction Technology Group (LSE:ATG) | £4.825 | £9.21 | 47.6% |
Ricardo (LSE:RCDO) | £4.90 | £9.52 | 48.5% |
Entain (LSE:ENT) | £6.342 | £12.29 | 48.4% |
Accsys Technologies (AIM:AXS) | £0.554 | £1.05 | 47.4% |
Nexxen International (AIM:NEXN) | £2.44 | £4.77 | 48.9% |
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener
Nexxen International
Overview: Nexxen International Ltd. is a company based in Israel that offers a comprehensive software platform facilitating connections between advertisers and publishers, with a market capitalization of approximately £338.11 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its marketing services segment, totaling $334.69 million.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 48.9%
Nexxen International, currently trading at £2.44, is significantly undervalued by more than 20%, with a fair value estimated at £4.77. Despite slower revenue growth projections of 7.8% annually compared to the market's 20%, it outpaces the UK average of 3.5%. The company is on track to become profitable within three years, boasting an impressive earnings growth forecast of 117.92% per year. Recent strategic moves include reaffirming its full-year earnings guidance and active share buybacks totaling £19.99 million, enhancing shareholder value and financial stability.
Energean
Overview: Energean plc is a company focused on the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas, with a market capitalization of approximately £1.85 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its oil and gas exploration and production segment, totaling $1.42 billion.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 29.6%
Energean, priced at £10.09, is valued below its fair value of £14.33 and shows a potential price increase of 38.7% according to analysts. Despite a dividend yield of 9.32%, it's poorly backed by earnings and cash flows, reflecting some financial risk amidst its debt levels. However, the company's earnings have surged by a very large margin over the past year and are expected to grow annually at 16.9%, outpacing the UK market forecast of 12.5%. Recent announcements include a stable quarterly dividend and positive production guidance for 2024, signaling operational growth.