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3 UK Stocks Estimated To Be Up To 43.2% Below Intrinsic Value

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The United Kingdom's stock market has been experiencing some turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower amid weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic challenges. In such a climate, identifying undervalued stocks can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on discrepancies between market prices and intrinsic values.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United Kingdom

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Gaming Realms (AIM:GMR)£0.369£0.7349.3%
Fevertree Drinks (AIM:FEVR)£7.00£12.7345%
TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG)£32.20£62.3948.4%
GlobalData (AIM:DATA)£2.02£3.7145.6%
On the Beach Group (LSE:OTB)£1.658£3.0044.7%
Informa (LSE:INF)£8.55£15.4144.5%
Nexxen International (AIM:NEXN)£3.87£7.5949%
Videndum (LSE:VID)£2.50£4.5945.5%
St. James's Place (LSE:STJ)£8.96£16.4045.4%
Genel Energy (LSE:GENL)£0.85£1.5645.4%

Click here to see the full list of 53 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Fintel (AIM:FNTL)

Overview: Fintel Plc provides intermediary services and distribution channels to the retail financial services sector in the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £304.23 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Research & Fintech (£24.20 million), Distribution Channels (£21.40 million), and Intermediary Services (£23.30 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34.4%

Fintel is trading at £2.92, significantly below its estimated fair value of £4.45, suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a decline in profit margins from 12.7% to 8.6%, earnings are forecasted to grow at 34% annually, outpacing the UK market's growth rate of 14.8%. Recent developments include a follow-on equity offering raising £51 million and an interim dividend increase by 9%, reflecting ongoing shareholder returns amidst strategic financial maneuvers.

AIM:FNTL Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
AIM:FNTL Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)

Overview: Judges Scientific plc designs, manufactures, and sells scientific instruments and has a market cap of £557.95 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include £65.40 million from Vacuum and £70.20 million from Materials Sciences.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 27%

Judges Scientific, trading at £84, is currently valued 27% below its estimated fair value of £115.09. Despite facing high debt levels and recent significant insider selling, the company shows strong financial potential with earnings expected to grow significantly by 25.3% annually over the next three years—outpacing the UK market's growth rate. Recent half-year results revealed a net income increase from £1 million to £4.2 million, indicating robust profit growth despite stable sales figures.

AIM:JDG Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
AIM:JDG Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

Loungers (AIM:LGRS)

Overview: Loungers plc operates cafés, bars, and restaurants under the Lounge and Cosy Club brand names in England and Wales, with a market cap of £316.02 million.

Operations: The company's revenue from operating café bars and café restaurants is £353.49 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 43.2%

Loungers is trading at £3.04, significantly below its estimated fair value of £5.35, highlighting its undervaluation based on discounted cash flows. The company reported strong earnings growth for the half year ending October 2024, with net income rising from £2.74 million to £4.28 million year-over-year and earnings per share increasing to £0.04. Additionally, CF EXEDRA BIDCO LIMITED has agreed to acquire Loungers for £3.1 per share in cash, subject to shareholder approval and expected completion in Q1 2025.

AIM:LGRS Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024
AIM:LGRS Discounted Cash Flow as at Nov 2024

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