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July 2024 Insight Into Three UK Stocks Estimated Below Value

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Recent developments in the UK market, particularly the FTSE 100's downturn influenced by weak trade data from China, highlight a cautious environment for investors. Amidst these challenges, identifying stocks that appear undervalued could offer potential opportunities for those looking to invest during uncertain times.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Begbies Traynor Group (AIM:BEG)£0.996£1.9749.3%
Gaming Realms (AIM:GMR)£0.366£0.6946.8%
WPP (LSE:WPP)£7.446£14.2447.7%
Calnex Solutions (AIM:CLX)£0.49£0.9849.8%
Auction Technology Group (LSE:ATG)£4.95£9.6348.6%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)£0.43£0.8146.9%
Elementis (LSE:ELM)£1.532£3.0549.7%
Entain (LSE:ENT)£6.49£12.4147.7%
Accsys Technologies (AIM:AXS)£0.551£1.0447.1%
M&C Saatchi (AIM:SAA)£2.06£4.0148.6%

Click here to see the full list of 61 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Babcock International Group (LSE:BAB)

Overview: Babcock International Group PLC operates as a service provider in aerospace, defense, and security sectors across various regions including the UK, Europe, Africa, North America, and Australasia, with a market capitalization of approximately £2.68 billion.

Operations: Babcock International Group's revenue is segmented into Land (£1.10 billion), Marine (£1.43 billion), Nuclear (£1.52 billion), and Aviation (£0.34 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 16.9%

Babcock International Group, trading at £5.3, is perceived as undervalued with its market price 16.9% below the estimated fair value of £6.38. Recent affirmations of dividends suggest financial stability, with a total dividend for FY24 set at 5.0 pence per share after a previous year of no dividends. The company's earnings are expected to grow by 15.2% annually, outpacing the UK market prediction of 13.1%. However, it holds a high level of debt which could be a concern despite strong forecasted returns on equity and revenue growth slightly above the market average.

LSE:BAB Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024
LSE:BAB Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024

Elementis (LSE:ELM)

Overview: Elementis plc is a specialty chemical company based in the United Kingdom, with operations across Europe, North America, and other international markets, boasting a market capitalization of approximately £0.90 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through three primary segments: Talc ($136.50 million), Personal Care ($209.30 million), and Coatings, including Energy ($367.60 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49.7%

Elementis, priced at £1.53, is considered undervalued as it trades 49.7% below its calculated fair value of £3.05. Despite a low forecasted return on equity at 8.9%, the company's earnings are expected to grow by 29.7% annually over the next three years, outperforming the UK market's growth rate of 13.1%. However, recent investor activism highlights management and operational concerns that could impact future performance unless addressed through proposed strategic changes including leadership adjustments and business divestitures.

LSE:ELM Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024
LSE:ELM Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024

TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG)

Overview: TBC Bank Group PLC operates as a financial entity offering banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing services across Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan with a market capitalization of approximately £1.66 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue from a range of financial services including banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing across multiple countries.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 40.5%

TBC Bank Group, valued at £30.25, is significantly undervalued with its price 40.5% below the estimated fair value of £50.81. Despite a volatile share price and an unstable dividend track record, TBCG's earnings are expected to grow by 14.9% annually, outpacing the UK market forecast of 13.1%. However, concerns linger due to a high bad loans ratio (2.1%) and a low allowance for these loans (74%), which could pose risks to financial stability.

LSE:TBCG Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024
LSE:TBCG Discounted Cash Flow as at Jul 2024

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