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Undiscovered Gems in the UK Featuring 3 Promising Small Caps
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
Over the last 7 days, the United Kingdom market has risen by 1.6%, contributing to an impressive 11% increase over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 14% annually. In this thriving environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks can offer unique opportunities for investors seeking potential growth beyond well-known large-cap companies.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In The United Kingdom
Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|
Andrews Sykes Group | NA | 2.15% | 4.93% | ★★★★★★ |
M&G Credit Income Investment Trust | NA | 17.28% | 15.80% | ★★★★★★ |
Metals Exploration | NA | 12.92% | 73.62% | ★★★★★★ |
London Security | 0.22% | 10.13% | 7.75% | ★★★★★★ |
Globaltrans Investment | 15.40% | 2.68% | 16.51% | ★★★★★★ |
Impellam Group | 31.12% | -5.43% | -6.86% | ★★★★★★ |
Kodal Minerals | NA | nan | 72.74% | ★★★★★★ |
VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities | NA | 18.30% | 20.03% | ★★★★★★ |
BBGI Global Infrastructure | 0.02% | 3.08% | 6.85% | ★★★★★☆ |
Goodwin | 52.21% | 9.26% | 13.12% | ★★★★★☆ |
Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
Renew Holdings (AIM:RNWH)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Renew Holdings plc is a UK-based contractor specializing in engineering services and specialist building, with a market capitalization of £911.67 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from engineering services (£910.83 million) and specialist building (£84.80 million). The engineering services segment contributes significantly more to the total revenue compared to the specialist building segment.
Renew Holdings, a notable player in the UK market, stands out with its strong financial health and strategic positioning. The company is debt-free, a significant improvement from five years ago when its debt to equity ratio was 32%. Over the past five years, earnings have grown at an impressive rate of 18.1% annually. Despite trailing the construction industry's recent growth of 18.7%, Renew's high-quality earnings and trading value—currently at 15% below estimated fair value—suggest potential for future appreciation. With positive free cash flow and no concerns over interest payments due to zero debt, Renew appears well-positioned for sustained performance.
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Warpaint London (AIM:W7L)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Warpaint London PLC, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the production and sale of cosmetics, with a market capitalization of £436.14 million.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Own Brand segment, generating £96.72 million, while the Close-Out segment contributes £2.12 million.
Warpaint London, a dynamic player in the beauty sector, has shown robust financial health with impressive earnings growth of 106.1% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. The company is debt-free, having reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 4.4% five years ago to zero today. Recent half-year results revealed sales of £45.85 million and net income of £8.02 million, up from last year's figures of £36.69 million and £4.78 million respectively, highlighting strong profitability with basic earnings per share rising to £0.10 from £0.06 previously—an encouraging sign for potential investors considering future prospects in this vibrant market segment.
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Yellow Cake (AIM:YCA)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Yellow Cake plc operates in the uranium sector with a market capitalization of £1.28 billion.
Operations: Yellow Cake generates revenue primarily from holding U3O8 for long-term capital appreciation, amounting to $735.02 million.
Yellow Cake, a notable player in the uranium market, has shown impressive financial recovery with revenue of US$735 million for the year ending March 2024, bouncing back from a negative figure of US$96.9 million previously. The company turned its fortunes around with net income reaching US$727 million compared to a net loss of US$102.94 million last year. Its price-to-earnings ratio stands at an attractive 2.3x, significantly lower than the UK market average of 16.7x, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to peers and industry standards despite forecasted earnings decline over the next three years by an average of 78%.
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Gain insights into Yellow Cake's past trends and performance with our Past report.
Key Takeaways
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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
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About AIM:YCA
Flawless balance sheet and good value.