3 UK Penny Stocks With Market Caps Over £100M To Consider

The UK stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China, highlighting the global interconnectedness of economies. Despite these broader market pressures, investors often seek opportunities in smaller or newer companies that might not be immediately apparent. Penny stocks, though an outdated term, still represent potential growth avenues for those willing to explore beyond the mainstream; when supported by strong financials and fundamentals, they can offer intriguing prospects amid current market conditions.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name	Share Price	Market Cap	Financial Health Rating
ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)	£2.115	£796.86M	★★★★★★
Begbies Traynor Group (AIM:BEG)	£0.926	£146.07M	★★★★★★
Secure Trust Bank (LSE:STB)	£3.52	£67.13M	★★★★☆☆
Ultimate Products (LSE:ULTP)	£1.16	£99.11M	★★★★★★
Luceco (LSE:LUCE)	£1.31	£202.04M	★★★★★☆
Stelrad Group (LSE:SRAD)	£1.35	£171.93M	★★★★★☆
Next 15 Group (AIM:NFG)	£3.85	£382.91M	★★★★☆☆
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)	$0.4395	$255.49M	★★★★★★
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)	£4.12	£472M	★★★★★★
Impax Asset Management Group (AIM:IPX)	£2.45	£313.05M	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 472 stocks from our UK Penny Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD)

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

Overview: Aptitude Software Group plc, with a market cap of £187.36 million, provides financial management software both in the United Kingdom and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company generates revenue of £72.41 million from its financial management software offerings in the United Kingdom and international markets.

Market Cap: £187.36M

Aptitude Software Group plc, with a market cap of £187.36 million and revenue of £72.41 million, has demonstrated strong earnings growth of 104.9% over the past year, surpassing the software industry's growth rate. Despite its low return on equity at 8.3%, the company maintains high-quality earnings and covers interest payments well with EBIT (73.2x). Its short-term assets exceed both long-term (£14M) and short-term liabilities (£39.4M), indicating solid financial health despite an increased debt to equity ratio to 13.3%. Recent board changes signal potential strategic shifts as leadership evolves in coming years.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Aptitude Software Group's performance by reading our balance sheet health report here.
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)

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

Overview: Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited focuses on the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a market cap of £297.02 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its exploration and production of oil and gas, amounting to $115.15 million.

Market Cap: £297.02M

Gulf Keystone Petroleum, with a market cap of £297.02 million and revenue of US$115.15 million, is currently unprofitable but has successfully reduced its losses by 14.4% annually over the past five years. The company remains debt-free, enhancing its financial flexibility despite short-term liabilities slightly exceeding assets by US$3.3 million. Recent dividend declarations highlight a commitment to shareholder returns, though the dividend sustainability is questionable due to insufficient earnings coverage. Board restructuring may influence future strategic direction as the management team demonstrates experience with an average tenure of 3.3 years amidst stable weekly volatility in stock performance.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Gulf Keystone Petroleum with our detailed analytical financial health report.
• Understand Gulf Keystone Petroleum's earnings outlook by examining our growth report.

Trifast (LSE:TRI)

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

Overview: Trifast plc, with a market cap of £113.94 million, manufactures and distributes industrial fasteners and category C components across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, North America, and Asia.

Operations: The company generates revenue of £229.94 million from its industrial fasteners and category C components segment.

Market Cap: £113.94M

Trifast plc, with a market cap of £113.94 million, reported half-year sales of £113.9 million and net income of £1.34 million, reflecting a slight decline from the previous year. Despite being unprofitable overall and experiencing increased losses over five years, its short-term assets comfortably cover both short-term and long-term liabilities. The company's debt is satisfactorily managed with operating cash flow covering 53.8% of it, though interest coverage remains weak at 1.9x EBIT. Recent changes include appointing RSM UK Audit LLP as their new auditor and maintaining an interim dividend payout despite earnings not fully covering it.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Trifast's financial health report.
• Gain insights into Trifast's future direction by reviewing our growth report.

Summing It All Up

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