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Team17 Group And 2 Other UK Penny Stocks To Watch

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The UK stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing a decline due to weak trade data from China, impacting companies tied to global economic shifts. In light of these conditions, investors may find value in exploring penny stocks—smaller or less-established companies that can offer potential growth opportunities. Despite being an older term, penny stocks remain relevant for those seeking to identify promising investments with strong financial foundations and potential for long-term success.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United Kingdom

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
Begbies Traynor Group (AIM:BEG)£0.93£148.21M★★★★★★
Tristel (AIM:TSTL)£3.75£178.85M★★★★★★
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)£3.94£448.73M★★★★★★
ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)£2.14£806.38M★★★★★★
Secure Trust Bank (LSE:STB)£4.40£83.91M★★★★☆☆
Next 15 Group (AIM:NFG)£3.39£337.16M★★★★☆☆
Van Elle Holdings (AIM:VANL)£0.378£40.9M★★★★★★
Ultimate Products (LSE:ULTP)£1.01£85.93M★★★★★★
Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW)£2.16£154.1M★★★★★☆
Stelrad Group (LSE:SRAD)£1.43£182.11M★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 443 stocks from our UK Penny Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Team17 Group (AIM:EVPL)

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

Overview: Team17 Group plc develops and publishes independent video games for both digital and physical markets in the UK and internationally, with a market cap of £387.35 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of £167.42 million from its segment focused on developing and publishing games and apps.

Market Cap: £387.35M

Team17 Group, with a market cap of £387.35 million and revenue of £167.42 million, is currently unprofitable, facing challenges in profit growth and return on equity. Despite trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value and having no debt concerns due to being debt-free, the company has experienced significant insider selling recently and a highly volatile share price over the past three months. Analysts anticipate a potential stock price increase of 29.3%, although Team17's inexperienced board may impact strategic decisions moving forward as they navigate these financial hurdles in the competitive gaming industry landscape.

AIM:EVPL Financial Position Analysis as at Feb 2025

Fintel (AIM:FNTL)

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

Overview: Fintel Plc provides intermediary services and distribution channels to the retail financial services sector in the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £291.74 million.

Operations: The company generates its revenue from three main segments: Research & Fintech (£24.2 million), Distribution Channels (£21.4 million), and Intermediary Services (£23.3 million).

Market Cap: £291.74M

Fintel Plc, with a market cap of £291.74 million, faces challenges with declining profit margins, currently at 8.6% compared to last year's 12.7%, and negative earnings growth of -29.8%. Despite trading at 36.7% below its estimated fair value and reducing its debt to equity ratio from 65.7% to 16% over five years, the company struggles with short-term assets (£20.7M) not covering liabilities (£27.5M). A recent £51 million follow-on equity offering may address some financial concerns while analysts forecast earnings growth of 33.96% per year amidst stable weekly volatility (4%).

AIM:FNTL Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Feb 2025

On the Beach Group (LSE:OTB)

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

Overview: On the Beach Group plc is an online retailer specializing in short-haul beach holidays in the United Kingdom, with a market cap of approximately £415.13 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two segments: £9 million from Classic Collection and £119.2 million from OTB, which includes Onthebeach.Co.Uk and Sunshine.Co.Uk.

Market Cap: £415.13M

On the Beach Group plc, with a market cap of £415.13 million, has shown substantial earnings growth, increasing by 69.7% over the past year, surpassing both its five-year average and industry performance. The company is debt-free and maintains strong financial health with short-term assets (£423.7M) exceeding liabilities (£310.9M). Despite this robust position, its return on equity remains low at 11.1%, and share price volatility is high compared to other UK stocks. Recent strategic moves include a share buyback program authorized for up to 10% of issued shares and board changes aimed at enhancing governance expertise.

LSE:OTB Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Feb 2025

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