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The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index recently experienced a downturn, influenced by weak trade data from China and declining commodity prices. Despite these broader market challenges, there are still opportunities to find value in the small-cap sector, particularly those with notable insider activity.
Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United Kingdom
| Name | PE | PS | Discount to Fair Value | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C&C Group | NA | 0.4x | 46.20% | ★★★★★☆ |
| GB Group | NA | 2.9x | 36.06% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Genus | 153.2x | 1.8x | 5.90% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Bytes Technology Group | 26.4x | 6.0x | 6.15% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| NWF Group | 8.7x | 0.1x | 35.43% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| CVS Group | 24.2x | 1.3x | 36.74% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Essentra | 713.5x | 1.4x | 40.16% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Alpha Group International | 10.0x | 4.6x | -24.40% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Rank Group | 30.5x | 0.5x | 40.20% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
| Watkin Jones | NA | 0.2x | -1473.16% | ★★★☆☆☆ |
We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
CVS Group
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: CVS Group operates veterinary practices, laboratories, crematorium services, and an online retail business with a market cap of approximately £1.22 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from Veterinary Practices (£573 million) and Online Retail Business (£49.6 million), with additional contributions from Laboratories (£31.4 million) and Crematorium services (£11.6 million). The gross profit margin has shown a consistent trend, reaching 43.11% as of the latest period ending September 30, 2023.
PE: 24.2x
CVS Group, a small UK-based veterinary services provider, has recently attracted attention due to insider confidence. David Wilton purchased 2,500 shares valued at £26,300 in the past year, reflecting a 38% increase in their holdings. Despite high debt levels and reliance on external borrowing for funding, the company forecasts annual earnings growth of 12.07%. This combination of insider buying and projected revenue growth positions CVS as an intriguing prospect within its sector.
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Dive into the specifics of CVS Group here with our thorough valuation report.
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Understand CVS Group's track record by examining our Past report.
Bytes Technology Group
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bytes Technology Group is an IT solutions provider with a market cap of £1.25 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from IT solutions, with the latest reported revenue at £207.02 million and a net income of £46.85 million as of February 2024. The gross profit margin stands at 70.42%, reflecting the difference between its revenue and cost of goods sold (COGS), which is £61.24 million for the same period. Operating expenses amount to £89.07 million, impacting overall profitability.