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UK Penny Stocks To Consider In November 2024

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The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China, highlighting the interconnectedness of global economies. Despite these broader market pressures, penny stocks remain an intriguing area for investors seeking potential growth opportunities at lower price points. While the term "penny stock" might seem antiquated, these smaller or newer companies can still offer significant value when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United Kingdom

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial 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.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Character Group (AIM:CCT)

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

Overview: The Character Group plc is involved in the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of toys, games, and gifts across the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, the Far East, and internationally with a market cap of £51.44 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of £122.32 million from the design, development, and international distribution of toys, games, and gifts.

Market Cap: £51.44M

Character Group, with a market cap of £51.44 million, has demonstrated significant earnings growth of 41% over the past year, surpassing the Leisure industry average. Its debt is well-covered by operating cash flow and has reduced significantly over five years. The company maintains high-quality earnings and stable weekly volatility at 4%. Despite a low return on equity of 14.1%, Character Group's short-term assets effectively cover both short- and long-term liabilities. However, its dividend track record remains unstable despite trading well below estimated fair value, suggesting potential for cautious optimism among investors interested in penny stocks.

AIM:CCT Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

Eagle Eye Solutions Group (AIM:EYE)

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

Overview: Eagle Eye Solutions Group plc offers marketing technology software as a service (SaaS) solutions across the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, and the Asia Pacific with a market capitalization of £138.59 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is generated from its Eagleai segment, contributing £4.42 million, and its Organic segment, which accounts for £43.31 million.

Market Cap: £138.59M

Eagle Eye Solutions Group, with a market cap of £138.59 million, has shown impressive earnings growth of 382.7% over the past year and maintains high-quality earnings. Its revenue increased to £47.73 million for the year ending June 2024, driven by its EagleAI segment and new contracts like E.Leclerc's adoption of its AI-powered 'Personalised Flyer'. The company's debt is well-covered by operating cash flow, and it holds more cash than total debt. Despite a low return on equity at 16.8%, Eagle Eye's seasoned management and board contribute to its strategic positioning in expanding digital marketing solutions globally.

AIM:EYE Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024

INSPECS Group (AIM:SPEC)

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

Overview: INSPECS Group plc is a company that designs, produces, sells, markets, and distributes fashion eyewear, lenses, and OEM products globally with a market cap of £58.97 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from Frames and Optics (£174.94 million), with additional income from Manufacturing (£21.12 million) and Lenses (£4.92 million).

Market Cap: £58.97M

INSPECS Group plc, with a market cap of £58.97 million, reported half-year sales of £103.05 million but incurred a net loss of £1.03 million, reflecting challenges in profitability despite revenue generation primarily from Frames and Optics. The company trades at 61.1% below its estimated fair value and maintains a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 19.4%, with short-term assets exceeding both short-term and long-term liabilities, indicating financial stability amidst losses. INSPECS benefits from an experienced management team and board while having sufficient cash runway for over three years due to positive free cash flow trends despite increasing losses over the past five years.

AIM:SPEC Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

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