Uncovering Cohort And 2 Hidden Small Cap Gems In The UK Market

As the UK market grapples with global economic challenges, including weak trade data from China impacting major indices like the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250, investors are increasingly turning their attention to small-cap stocks that may offer untapped potential. In this environment, identifying promising companies requires a keen eye for those with robust fundamentals and resilience amidst broader market volatility.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United Kingdom

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
M&G Credit Income Investment Trust	NA	17.28%	15.80%	★★★★★★
London Security	0.22%	10.13%	7.75%	★★★★★★
Andrews Sykes Group	NA	2.15%	4.93%	★★★★★★
B.P. Marsh & Partners	NA	29.42%	31.34%	★★★★★★
Impellam Group	31.12%	-5.43%	-6.86%	★★★★★★
VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities	NA	18.30%	20.03%	★★★★★★
Rights and Issues Investment Trust	NA	-3.68%	-4.07%	★★★★★★
FW Thorpe	5.89%	11.97%	12.07%	★★★★★☆
BBGI Global Infrastructure	0.02%	3.08%	6.85%	★★★★★☆
Goodwin	52.21%	9.26%	13.12%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 70 stocks from our UK Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Cohort (AIM:CHRT)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Cohort plc is a company that offers a range of products and services in the defense and security sectors across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, Africa, North and South America, the Asia Pacific, and other European countries with a market cap of £417.11 million.

Operations: Revenue primarily comes from two segments: Sensors and Effectors (£120.49 million) and Communications and Intelligence (£83.38 million).

Cohort, a player in the Aerospace & Defense sector, has demonstrated solid financial health with earnings growing at 16.3% annually over the past five years. Its debt-to-equity ratio improved from 32.5% to 29.2%, indicating prudent financial management. Recently, Cohort completed a follow-on equity offering worth £40 million at £8.75 per share, suggesting strategic capital raising efforts for future growth initiatives. The company's interest payments are comfortably covered by EBIT at 17.5 times coverage, reflecting strong operational profitability and high-quality earnings that bolster investor confidence in its ongoing performance and potential value appreciation.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Cohort stock in this health report.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Cohort's's past performance.

RHI Magnesita (LSE:RHIM)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: RHI Magnesita N.V., along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the development, production, sale, installation, and maintenance of refractory products and systems for industrial high-temperature processes globally, with a market capitalization of £1.46 billion.

Operations: RHI Magnesita generates revenue primarily from its Steel segment, which contributes €2.44 billion. The company has a market capitalization of £1.46 billion.

RHI Magnesita, a player in the Basic Materials sector, showcases promising figures with its earnings surging by 33% over the past year, outpacing industry trends. Trading at 54% below its estimated fair value, it seems an attractive proposition compared to peers. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 86%, interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at 6.3 times coverage. The company appears to be on solid ground with positive free cash flow and a slight reduction in its debt-equity ratio from 131% to 129% over five years. Future earnings growth is forecasted at around 12% annually.

• Get an in-depth perspective on RHI Magnesita's performance by reading our health report here.

• Understand RHI Magnesita's track record by examining our Past report.

Telecom Plus (LSE:TEP)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Telecom Plus Plc provides utility services in the United Kingdom and has a market capitalization of approximately £1.39 billion.

Operations: Telecom Plus generates revenue primarily from its non-regulated utility segment, amounting to £1.85 billion.

Telecom Plus, a notable player in the UK market, recently reported sales of £697.75 million for the half-year ending September 2024, down from £883.63 million the previous year. Despite this dip in sales, net income rose to £27.63 million from £23.37 million, reflecting improved profitability with basic earnings per share up to £0.351 from £0.295 last year and diluted EPS at £0.348 compared to £0.291 previously. The company trades at 28% below its estimated fair value and enjoys strong debt coverage with EBIT covering interest payments 12 times over, although its debt-to-equity ratio has increased significantly over five years to 79%.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Telecom Plus.

• Gain insights into Telecom Plus' historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

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