Discovering Opportunities: Jersey Oil and Gas Among 3 UK Penny Stocks

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines following weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic uncertainties. Despite these broader market fluctuations, investors often seek opportunities in lesser-known areas such as penny stocks. These stocks, typically associated with smaller or newer companies, can offer a blend of affordability and potential growth when supported by strong financials.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name	Share Price	Market Cap	Financial Health Rating
FRP Advisory Group (AIM:FRP)	£1.42	£348.23M	★★★★★★
ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)	£2.14	£806.26M	★★★★★★
Polar Capital Holdings (AIM:POLR)	£4.915	£473.73M	★★★★★★
Next 15 Group (AIM:NFG)	£4.29	£426.67M	★★★★☆☆
Ultimate Products (LSE:ULTP)	£1.42	£121.23M	★★★★★★
Supreme (AIM:SUP)	£1.57	£183.08M	★★★★★★
Tristel (AIM:TSTL)	£4.08	£194.41M	★★★★★★
Luceco (LSE:LUCE)	£1.398	£215.61M	★★★★★☆
Stelrad Group (LSE:SRAD)	£1.48	£188.48M	★★★★★☆
Character Group (AIM:CCT)	£2.74	£51.44M	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 474 stocks from our UK Penny Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Jersey Oil and Gas (AIM:JOG)

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

Overview: Jersey Oil and Gas Plc focuses on the exploration, appraisal, development, and production of oil and gas properties in the UK's North Sea with a market cap of £23.85 million.

Operations: No revenue segments have been reported for this company.

Market Cap: £23.85M

Jersey Oil and Gas Plc, with a market cap of £23.85 million, focuses on oil and gas exploration in the UK's North Sea but remains pre-revenue. The company is currently unprofitable, with a recent net loss of £2.62 million for the first half of 2024, slightly improved from the previous year. Despite its financial challenges, Jersey Oil and Gas maintains a strong cash position with sufficient runway for over three years if free cash flow trends continue. The board's experience averages nine years, potentially providing stability amidst high share price volatility and increased weekly volatility over the past year.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Jersey Oil and Gas with our detailed analytical financial health report.
• Explore Jersey Oil and Gas' analyst forecasts in our growth report.

Supreme (AIM:SUP)

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

Overview: Supreme Plc is involved in the ownership, manufacturing, and distribution of batteries, lighting, vaping products, sports nutrition and wellness items, as well as branded household consumer goods across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, France, wider Europe and internationally with a market cap of £183.08 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from various segments, including Vaping (£82.79 million), Lighting (£16.50 million), Batteries (£40.53 million), Sports Nutrition & Wellness (£17.96 million), and Branded Household Consumer Goods (£63.48 million).

Market Cap: £183.08M

Supreme Plc, with a market cap of £183.08 million, has demonstrated strong financial performance, notably an 87.4% earnings growth over the past year, surpassing its five-year average and industry benchmarks. The company's debt is well-managed, with cash exceeding total debt and interest payments covered 23 times by EBIT. Despite a history of unstable dividends, Supreme recently declared a final dividend of 3.2 pence per share for the year ended March 2024. While revenue is forecast to grow modestly at 4.81% annually, significant insider selling in recent months may warrant investor caution regarding future prospects.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Supreme's performance by reading our balance sheet health report here.
• Assess Supreme's future earnings estimates with our detailed growth reports.

Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)

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

Overview: Foresight Group Holdings Limited is an infrastructure and private equity manager with operations in the United Kingdom, Italy, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, and Australia, and has a market cap of £544.72 million.

Operations: The company generates its revenue from three main segments: Infrastructure (£84.17 million), Private Equity (£47.35 million), and Foresight Capital Management (£9.80 million).

Market Cap: £544.72M

Foresight Group Holdings, with a market cap of £544.72 million, exhibits solid financial health, with short-term assets exceeding both short and long-term liabilities. The company has maintained high-quality earnings and a strong return on equity at 29.8%. Despite recent deceleration in profit growth to 11.9% over the past year compared to its five-year average of 29%, Foresight's debt is well covered by operating cash flow, indicating robust financial management. Recent inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index and dividend affirmations underscore its stable market presence, though dividend coverage by earnings remains weak at 4.69%.

• Jump into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Foresight Group Holdings.
• Understand Foresight Group Holdings' earnings outlook by examining our growth report.

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