Anpario Leads The Charge With 2 Other UK Penny Stocks To Consider

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines amid concerns over weak trade data from China, impacting companies tied to its economic performance. In such a climate, investors often look for opportunities in smaller or less-established companies that might offer value and growth potential. While the term "penny stocks" may seem outdated, these stocks can still represent intriguing investment possibilities when backed by strong financials.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United Kingdom

Name	Share Price	Market Cap	Financial Health Rating
FRP Advisory Group (AIM:FRP)	£1.47	£347M	★★★★★★
Polar Capital Holdings (AIM:POLR)	£4.895	£476.63M	★★★★★★
ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)	£2.18	£840.18M	★★★★★★
Next 15 Group (AIM:NFG)	£3.94	£397.82M	★★★★☆☆
Tristel (AIM:TSTL)	£4.20	£193.46M	★★★★★★
Supreme (AIM:SUP)	£1.55	£191.24M	★★★★★★
Luceco (LSE:LUCE)	£1.334	£208.83M	★★★★★☆
Stelrad Group (LSE:SRAD)	£1.50	£188.48M	★★★★★☆
Serabi Gold (AIM:SRB)	£0.91	£70.81M	★★★★★★
Ultimate Products (LSE:ULTP)	£1.35	£110.77M	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 472 stocks from our UK Penny Stocks screener.

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

Anpario (AIM:ANP)

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

Overview: Anpario plc, with a market cap of £65.00 million, produces and distributes natural feed additives focused on animal health, hygiene, and nutrition.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from its Vitamins & Nutrition Products segment, which accounts for £32.72 million.

Market Cap: £65M

Anpario plc, with a market cap of £65.00 million, has demonstrated steady financial performance in recent periods. The company reported sales of £16.99 million and net income of £1.71 million for H1 2024, reflecting growth from the previous year. Despite a volatile share price recently and earnings growth lagging behind the broader food industry, Anpario's financial stability is supported by its debt-free status and strong asset coverage over liabilities. The seasoned management team adds to its operational strength, although dividend sustainability remains uncertain due to an unstable track record. Revenue is forecasted to grow annually by 17.25%.

• Dive into the specifics of Anpario here with our thorough balance sheet health report.
• Evaluate Anpario's prospects by accessing our earnings growth report.

Synectics (AIM:SNX)

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

Overview: Synectics plc designs, integrates, and supports security and surveillance systems both in the United Kingdom and internationally, with a market cap of £47.29 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Systems segment (£35.55 million) and Security segment (£19.30 million).

Market Cap: £47.29M

Synectics plc, with a market cap of £47.29 million, shows strong financial health with no debt and significant earnings growth, outpacing the electronic industry average. The company's short-term assets significantly cover both its short- and long-term liabilities. Recent contract wins include a £2.2 million agreement with National Grid and a US$3.2 million project in South-East Asia, enhancing revenue prospects. However, the recent passing of CEO Paul Webb introduces leadership uncertainty despite interim measures by CFO Amanda Larnder. While trading below estimated fair value suggests potential for appreciation, share price volatility remains high compared to UK peers.

• Take a closer look at Synectics' potential here in our financial health report.
• Understand Synectics' earnings outlook by examining our growth report.

Time Finance (AIM:TIME)

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

Overview: Time Finance plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers financial products and services to consumers and businesses in the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £54.99 million.

Operations: The company generates its revenue through two main segments: Asset Finance, contributing £18.75 million, and Invoice Finance, accounting for £14.32 million.

Market Cap: £54.99M

Time Finance plc, with a market cap of £54.99 million, exhibits mixed financial indicators relevant to penny stock investors. The company reported revenue growth to £33.23 million for the year ended May 31, 2024, up from £26.97 million previously, alongside improved net income of £4.44 million and earnings per share increases. Despite this positive trajectory in earnings growth and a favorable price-to-earnings ratio compared to the UK market average, challenges include low return on equity and negative operating cash flow impacting debt coverage capabilities. Nonetheless, short-term assets comfortably exceed both short- and long-term liabilities while maintaining stable shareholder equity without dilution over the past year.

• Click here and access our complete financial health analysis report to understand the dynamics of Time Finance.
• Gain insights into Time Finance's outlook and expected performance with our report on the company's earnings estimates.

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