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3 UK Penny Stocks With Market Caps Under £20M To Consider

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The United Kingdom's stock market has recently experienced turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower amid concerns over weak trade data from China. For investors looking beyond well-established companies, penny stocks—typically smaller or newer firms—offer unique opportunities that remain relevant despite being considered a somewhat outdated term. These stocks can provide a blend of value and growth potential, especially when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals, making them an intriguing option for those seeking under-the-radar investments.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United Kingdom

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)£2.25£847.72M★★★★★★
Next 15 Group (AIM:NFG)£3.75£372.96M★★★★☆☆
Ultimate Products (LSE:ULTP)£1.22£104.15M★★★★★★
FRP Advisory Group (AIM:FRP)£1.445£354.36M★★★★★★
Serabi Gold (AIM:SRB)£0.84£63.62M★★★★★★
Supreme (AIM:SUP)£1.625£189.49M★★★★★★
Luceco (LSE:LUCE)£1.316£202.97M★★★★★☆
Alumasc Group (AIM:ALU)£3.01£108.25M★★★★★★
Central Asia Metals (AIM:CAML)£1.60£278.36M★★★★★★
Billington Holdings (AIM:BILN)£4.40£54.31M★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 466 stocks from our UK Penny Stocks screener.

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

CPPGroup (AIM:CPP)

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

Overview: CPPGroup Plc provides assistance products and services across the United Kingdom, India, Spain, Turkey, and other international markets with a market cap of £11.50 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include £0.93 million from Blink, £174.81 million from India, £9.33 million from Legacy operations, and £6.44 million from Turkey.

Market Cap: £11.5M

CPPGroup Plc, with a market cap of £11.50 million, operates across multiple international markets but remains unprofitable with a negative return on equity. Despite its debt-free status and sufficient cash runway for over three years if free cash flow grows at historical rates, the company faces challenges such as shareholder dilution and short-term liabilities exceeding short-term assets by £2 million. Recent earnings reports show improvement in net loss from £5.3 million to £0.344 million year-over-year, yet profitability remains elusive. The management team is relatively experienced, though the board's average tenure suggests limited experience overall.

AIM:CPP Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024
AIM:CPP Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

eEnergy Group (AIM:EAAS)

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

Overview: eEnergy Group Plc operates as an integrated energy services company in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with a market cap of £18.59 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its integrated energy services operations across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Market Cap: £18.59M

eEnergy Group Plc, with a market cap of £18.59 million, has recently secured a position on the NHS Commercial Solutions Sustainable Estates Framework Agreement, enhancing its public sector partnerships and credibility as a trusted supplier. Despite this strategic advantage, the company remains unprofitable and has experienced increased losses over the past year. The management team is relatively new with an average tenure of 0.8 years, which might impact stability during this growth phase. While short-term assets exceed liabilities, eEnergy faces challenges with shareholder dilution and limited cash runway under current free cash flow conditions.

AIM:EAAS Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024
AIM:EAAS Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024

musicMagpie (AIM:MMAG)

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

Overview: musicMagpie plc operates in the re-commerce sector, focusing on consumer technology, books, and disc media products across the United Kingdom and the United States, with a market cap of £8.68 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from Media and Books (£40.02 million), Technology - Rental (£8.05 million), and Technology - Outright (£80.42 million).

Market Cap: £8.68M

musicMagpie plc, with a market cap of £8.68 million, is currently unprofitable but maintains a cash runway exceeding three years, assuming stable operations. Its revenue streams include Media and Books (£40.02 million) and Technology - Outright (£80.42 million). Despite high net debt to equity ratio (147.7%), the company has improved its financial position from negative shareholder equity five years ago to positive now. Recent developments involve an acquisition by AO World plc for £9.8 million, expected to complete in Q1 2025, leading to musicMagpie's delisting from AIM and re-registration as a private entity upon completion.

AIM:MMAG Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024
AIM:MMAG Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024

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