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3 UK Stocks That May Be Trading Below Estimated Value In October 2024

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The United Kingdom's stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns about global economic recovery and its impact on UK companies. Despite these broader market pressures, certain stocks may be trading below their estimated value, presenting potential opportunities for investors who are mindful of current economic conditions and seeking undervalued assets.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
GlobalData (AIM:DATA)£2.03£3.7245.4%
Tracsis (AIM:TRCS)£5.30£10.0047%
Franchise Brands (AIM:FRAN)£1.455£2.6344.8%
JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.)£1.4245£2.7948.9%
Redcentric (AIM:RCN)£1.315£2.4446%
Foxtons Group (LSE:FOXT)£0.628£1.1947.4%
Videndum (LSE:VID)£2.50£4.5645.2%
SysGroup (AIM:SYS)£0.335£0.6548.6%
Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)£1.846£3.5548%
BATM Advanced Communications (LSE:BVC)£0.194£0.3747.3%

Click here to see the full list of 58 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Victorian Plumbing Group (AIM:VIC)

Overview: Victorian Plumbing Group plc is an online retailer specializing in bathroom products and accessories in the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £341.98 million.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its online retail segment, which generated £282.90 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 43.6%

Victorian Plumbing Group is trading at £1.05, significantly below its estimated fair value of £1.86, highlighting its potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite recent insider selling, the company shows strong earnings growth prospects with a forecasted annual profit increase of 33.9%, surpassing the UK market average. However, while revenue growth is expected to be slower than 20% annually, it still exceeds the broader market's rate of 3.7%.

AIM:VIC Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
AIM:VIC Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

Henry Boot (LSE:BOOT)

Overview: Henry Boot PLC operates in the United Kingdom, focusing on property investment and development, land promotion, and construction activities, with a market cap of £314.02 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue through three main segments: Property Investment and Development (£170.56 million), Construction (£87.90 million), and Land Promotion (£28.37 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 19.7%

Henry Boot is trading at £2.35, slightly below its estimated fair value of £2.93, suggesting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a challenging first half in 2024 with decreased sales and net income, the company anticipates significant earnings growth of 25.5% annually, outpacing the UK market average. Recent business expansions in industrial and logistics sectors reflect strategic growth initiatives, although dividend coverage by free cash flows remains weak at present levels.

LSE:BOOT Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
LSE:BOOT Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

Videndum (LSE:VID)

Overview: Videndum Plc designs, manufactures, and distributes products and services for content capture and sharing across broadcast, cinematic, video, photographic, and smartphone applications globally with a market cap of £235.47 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Media Solutions (£144.70 million), Creative Solutions (£54.90 million), and Production Solutions (£98 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 45.2%

Videndum is trading at £2.50, significantly below its estimated fair value of £4.56, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows despite recent earnings challenges. The company reported a net loss for H1 2024 but reduced losses compared to the previous year. With revenue expected to grow at 8.9% annually and profitability anticipated within three years, Videndum's forecasted growth surpasses the UK market average, though recent index exclusion and shareholder dilution present concerns.

LSE:VID Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
LSE:VID Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

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