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3 UK Stocks Trading At An Estimated Discount Of Up To 34.5%

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The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index recently faced downward pressure, influenced by weak trade data from China, which has struggled with economic recovery post-pandemic. In this context of market volatility and global economic uncertainties, identifying stocks that are trading at a perceived discount can present potential opportunities for investors seeking value in the current environment.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Begbies Traynor Group (AIM:BEG)£0.96£1.8247.2%
On the Beach Group (LSE:OTB)£2.365£4.5848.4%
Gaming Realms (AIM:GMR)£0.375£0.6744.1%
Gateley (Holdings) (AIM:GTLY)£1.37£2.6448.2%
Victrex (LSE:VCT)£9.32£18.1448.6%
Deliveroo (LSE:ROO)£1.359£2.4344%
Duke Capital (AIM:DUKE)£0.3025£0.5343.3%
Likewise Group (AIM:LIKE)£0.20£0.3846.7%
Optima Health (AIM:OPT)£1.79£3.3045.8%
Melrose Industries (LSE:MRO)£6.256£11.8547.2%

Click here to see the full list of 53 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

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

discoverIE Group (LSE:DSCV)

Overview: discoverIE Group plc designs, manufactures, and supplies components for electronic applications worldwide, with a market cap of £533.11 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is generated from two main segments: Magnetics & Controls, contributing £256.50 million, and Sensing & Connectivity, accounting for £169.60 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 26%

DiscoverIE Group is trading 26% below its estimated fair value of £7.5, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite flat year-on-year sales recently, the company's earnings are forecasted to grow significantly at 22.4% annually, outpacing the UK market average. However, its return on equity is projected to remain low at 11.7%. The stock's revenue growth forecast of 4.7% per year exceeds the market average but remains modest overall.

LSE:DSCV Discounted Cash Flow as at Feb 2025
LSE:DSCV Discounted Cash Flow as at Feb 2025

St. James's Place (LSE:STJ)

Overview: St. James's Place plc is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of £6.03 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its Wealth Management Business, which accounts for £26.80 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34.5%

St. James's Place is trading at £11.17, significantly below its estimated fair value of £17.05, suggesting a potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite an expected revenue decline of 83.3% annually over the next three years, earnings are projected to grow by 23.32% per year and the company is forecast to become profitable within this period, with a high return on equity of 23.3%. Recent inclusion in the FTSE 100 Index may bolster investor confidence.

LSE:STJ Discounted Cash Flow as at Feb 2025
LSE:STJ Discounted Cash Flow as at Feb 2025

Supermarket Income REIT (LSE:SUPR)

Overview: Supermarket Income REIT plc (LSE: SUPR) is a real estate investment trust focused on investing in grocery properties across the UK, with a market cap of approximately £883.58 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its real estate investment segment, totaling £107.23 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 16.3%

Supermarket Income REIT is trading at £0.71, slightly below its estimated fair value of £0.85, indicating a modest undervaluation based on cash flows. The company is expected to achieve profitability within three years, with earnings projected to grow by 47.38% annually and revenue forecasted to outpace the UK market growth rate at 5.1% per year. However, debt coverage through operating cash flow remains inadequate despite these positive growth prospects. Recent board changes include the appointment of Roger Blundell as an independent non-executive director.

LSE:SUPR Discounted Cash Flow as at Feb 2025
LSE:SUPR Discounted Cash Flow as at Feb 2025

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