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Henry Boot And 2 Other Stocks On UK Exchange Estimated To Be Trading Below Fair Value

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The United Kingdom market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower amid weak trade data from China and a sluggish global economic recovery. Despite these headwinds, there are opportunities to find stocks trading below their fair value, which can be appealing for investors looking for potential growth in undervalued assets. In this article, we will explore Henry Boot and two other stocks on the UK exchange that are estimated to be trading below their intrinsic worth.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Gaming Realms (AIM:GMR)£0.38£0.7649.9%
Triple Point Social Housing REIT (LSE:SOHO)£0.66£1.3049.3%
Topps Tiles (LSE:TPT)£0.463£0.948.3%
Informa (LSE:INF)£8.454£16.8149.7%
Redcentric (AIM:RCN)£1.2925£2.4547.3%
Moonpig Group (LSE:MOON)£2.025£3.6544.5%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)£0.44£0.8246.4%
Tortilla Mexican Grill (AIM:MEX)£0.515£1.0148.9%
SysGroup (AIM:SYS)£0.34£0.6648.4%
Foxtons Group (LSE:FOXT)£0.632£1.1946.8%

Click here to see the full list of 57 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

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Henry Boot (LSE:BOOT)

Overview: Henry Boot PLC is a UK-based company involved in property investment and development, land promotion, and construction activities, with a market cap of £310.01 million.

Operations: Henry Boot PLC's revenue segments include property investment and development, land promotion, and construction activities in the United Kingdom.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 20.4%

Henry Boot PLC's recent earnings report shows a significant drop in sales and net income, but the company remains undervalued based on discounted cash flow analysis. Trading at £2.32, it is 20.4% below its estimated fair value of £2.91. Despite lower earnings, the company has increased its interim dividend by 5%, reflecting confidence in future prospects. Additionally, ongoing business expansions like the Airport Business Park Southend project highlight growth potential and strategic investments in high-quality industrial spaces.

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

Trainline (LSE:TRN)

Overview: Trainline Plc operates an independent rail and coach travel platform selling tickets in the United Kingdom and internationally, with a market cap of £1.47 billion.

Operations: Trainline's revenue segments include Trainline Solutions at £134.76 million, International Consumer at £53.16 million, and United Kingdom Consumer at £208.80 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34.1%

Trainline is trading at £3.31, significantly below its estimated fair value of £5.03, indicating strong undervaluation based on discounted cash flows. Earnings grew by 60.2% over the past year and are forecast to grow 22.78% annually, outpacing the UK market's expected growth of 14%. Despite slower revenue growth projections (6.8% per year), Trainline's return on equity is anticipated to be high at 22.8% in three years, supporting its potential as an undervalued stock based on cash flows.

LSE:TRN Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
LSE:TRN Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

Victrex (LSE:VCT)

Overview: Victrex plc, with a market cap of £834.81 million, manufactures and sells polymer solutions globally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Medical segment (£59.10 million) and Sustainable Solutions segment (£229.80 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 44.5%

Victrex is trading at £9.60, significantly below its estimated fair value of £17.30, highlighting substantial undervaluation based on discounted cash flows. Despite a forecasted low return on equity (14%) in three years, earnings are expected to grow 38.07% annually, outpacing the UK market's 14%. Recent FDA approval for a clinical study of its PEEK-OPTIMA Femoral Component in the U.S. further supports potential revenue growth and market expansion opportunities.

LSE:VCT Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024
LSE:VCT Discounted Cash Flow as at Sep 2024

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