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3 UK Stocks That May Be Priced Below Their Estimated Value In May 2025

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As the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index faces pressure from weak trade data out of China and global economic uncertainties, investors are closely monitoring opportunities within the market. In such a challenging environment, identifying stocks that may be undervalued can provide potential for growth, as these companies might be priced below their estimated intrinsic value despite broader market fluctuations.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
QinetiQ Group (LSE:QQ.)£4.26£7.6744.4%
Begbies Traynor Group (AIM:BEG)£0.936£1.6844.2%
AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN)£101.34£191.5847.1%
Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD)£2.91£5.2044%
On the Beach Group (LSE:OTB)£2.80£5.0044%
Duke Capital (AIM:DUKE)£0.2825£0.5447.9%
ECO Animal Health Group (AIM:EAH)£0.64£1.2849.9%
Vistry Group (LSE:VTY)£6.238£11.3645.1%
Deliveroo (LSE:ROO)£1.747£3.2245.7%
Crest Nicholson Holdings (LSE:CRST)£1.97£3.8448.7%

Click here to see the full list of 50 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Burford Capital (AIM:BUR)

Overview: Burford Capital Limited offers legal finance products and services globally, with a market cap of £2.32 billion.

Operations: Burford Capital Limited generates revenue through its global provision of legal finance products and services.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 24.5%

Burford Capital appears undervalued, trading 24.5% below its estimated fair value of £14.08. Recent earnings show a substantial turnaround with a net income of US$30.93 million in Q1 2025, compared to a loss the previous year. Earnings are forecasted to grow significantly at 28.1% annually, outpacing the UK market's 14.2%. However, revenue growth is expected to be moderate at 12.6%, and return on equity remains low at an anticipated 10.2%.

AIM:BUR Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025
AIM:BUR Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025

Coats Group (LSE:COA)

Overview: Coats Group plc, with a market cap of £1.17 billion, operates globally in the manufacturing of threads, structural components for apparel and footwear, and performance materials.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include $769.80 million from apparel, $403.50 million from footwear, and $327.60 million from performance materials.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 36.7%

Coats Group is trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value of £1.16, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. The company's strategic exit from non-core operations in the Americas Yarns business is expected to enhance EBIT margins and generate modest cash inflow, aligning with its focus on core growth areas. Despite unstable dividends and high debt relative to operating cash flow, earnings are projected to grow faster than the UK market at 18.1% annually.

LSE:COA Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025
LSE:COA Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025

Entain (LSE:ENT)

Overview: Entain Plc is a sports-betting and gaming company with operations in the UK, Ireland, Italy, other parts of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and internationally, boasting a market cap of approximately £4.48 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from several segments, including CEE (£488 million), UK&I (£2.05 billion), and International (£2.57 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 21.3%

Entain is trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value of £8.91, suggesting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Recent CEO appointment of Stella David might stabilize leadership amidst strategic shifts. Despite a dividend yield not well covered by earnings, the company expects revenue growth to outpace the UK market at 4.2% annually and forecasts significant earnings growth over the next three years, indicating a transition towards profitability and enhancing its investment appeal.

LSE:ENT Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025
LSE:ENT Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2025

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