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3 UK Penny Stocks With Market Caps Under £9M

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The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has recently faced challenges, closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns over global economic recovery. Despite these broader market uncertainties, penny stocks continue to capture the interest of investors looking for opportunities in smaller or less-established companies. While the term "penny stock" may seem outdated, it still signifies potential value in companies with solid financials and growth prospects.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United Kingdom

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)£2.22£836.42M★★★★★★
Next 15 Group (AIM:NFG)£4.20£417.71M★★★★☆☆
Secure Trust Bank (LSE:STB)£3.92£74.76M★★★★☆☆
Serabi Gold (AIM:SRB)£0.97£73.46M★★★★★★
Ultimate Products (LSE:ULTP)£1.20£102.41M★★★★★★
Luceco (LSE:LUCE)£1.284£198.03M★★★★★☆
Stelrad Group (LSE:SRAD)£1.39£177.02M★★★★★☆
Tristel (AIM:TSTL)£4.275£203.88M★★★★★★
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)$0.418$242.99M★★★★★★
Impax Asset Management Group (AIM:IPX)£3.34£427.4M★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 464 stocks from our UK Penny Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

AIREA (AIM:AIEA)

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

Overview: AIREA plc, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the design, manufacture, and sale of floor coverings both in the United Kingdom and internationally, with a market cap of £8.49 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of £20.55 million from its textile manufacturing segment.

Market Cap: £8.49M

AIREA plc, with a market cap of £8.49 million, is experiencing challenges typical of penny stocks. Recent earnings reports show sales of £9.28 million for the half year ended June 30, 2024, down from the previous year's £9.83 million, and a net loss of £0.215 million compared to a prior net income of £0.49 million. The company's financial health is supported by more cash than debt and short-term assets exceeding liabilities. However, negative earnings growth and low return on equity highlight operational difficulties despite stable weekly volatility and high-quality past earnings indicators.

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

Autins Group (AIM:AUTG)

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

Overview: Autins Group plc is an investment holding company that provides noise vibration and harshness insulation materials, with a market capitalization of £3.82 million.

Operations: The company has not reported any specific revenue segments.

Market Cap: £3.82M

Autins Group plc, with a market cap of £3.82 million, faces typical penny stock challenges. Its recent earnings report shows sales of £21.44 million for the year ended September 30, 2024, down from £22.68 million the previous year, and a net loss of £1.25 million compared to a prior loss of £0.913 million. Despite being unprofitable, Autins has a sufficient cash runway exceeding three years due to positive free cash flow growth and satisfactory debt levels with short-term assets covering liabilities. However, the management team and board lack experience with an average tenure under one year each.

AIM:AUTG Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

Tectonic Gold (OFEX:TTAU)

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

Overview: Tectonic Gold Plc is a gold exploration company specializing in identifying and delineating intrusion-related gold system assets in Australia and South Africa, with a market cap of £1.44 million.

Operations: There are no reported revenue segments for the company.

Market Cap: £1.44M

Tectonic Gold Plc, with a market cap of £1.44 million, is pre-revenue and faces typical penny stock volatility, evidenced by its 18% weekly volatility. The company has managed to reduce its net loss from £0.524 million to £0.152 million year-over-year while maintaining a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 1.3%. Its seasoned management and board boast average tenures of over nine years, contributing stability in leadership despite financial challenges. Short-term assets exceed both short and long-term liabilities, providing some financial cushion as the company continues its exploration activities without significant revenue streams.

OFEX:TTAU Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

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