Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action In UK For December 2024

The United Kingdom's market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic interdependencies. As the broader market sentiment remains cautious amidst these international pressures, investors may find opportunities in small-cap stocks that demonstrate resilience through strong fundamentals and potential insider confidence.

Top 10 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United Kingdom

Name	PE	PS	Discount to Fair Value	Value Rating
Headlam Group	NA	0.2x	36.37%	★★★★★☆
iomart Group	27.8x	0.7x	25.78%	★★★★☆☆
Sabre Insurance Group	11.2x	1.5x	12.99%	★★★★☆☆
Harworth Group	11.0x	5.8x	-506.64%	★★★★☆☆
Optima Health	NA	1.2x	38.64%	★★★★☆☆
Telecom Plus	19.2x	0.8x	25.74%	★★★☆☆☆
Treatt	20.1x	1.9x	47.18%	★★★☆☆☆
Gooch & Housego	37.5x	0.9x	37.37%	★★★☆☆☆
Reach	6.9x	0.5x	-138.26%	★★★☆☆☆
THG	NA	0.3x	-983.52%	★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 29 stocks from our Undervalued UK Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Learning Technologies Group (AIM:LTG)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Learning Technologies Group is a company that specializes in providing digital learning and talent management solutions, with operations divided into Content & Services and Software & Platforms segments, and has a market cap of approximately £1.15 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from Content & Services (£390.17 million) and Software & Platforms (£137.88 million). The gross profit margin has shown fluctuations, reaching 14.67% in the latest period.

PE: 16.5x

Learning Technologies Group, a UK-based company, is currently in the spotlight due to a £790 million acquisition offer from General Atlantic. This proposal includes an option for shareholders to reinvest in an unlisted equity alternative. Despite recent earnings showing sales of £250 million and net income rising to £26.61 million for the half-year ending June 2024, its volatile share price and reliance on external borrowing highlight potential risks. Insider confidence remains steady with no significant insider buying activity reported recently.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Learning Technologies Group's valuation report.

• Examine Learning Technologies Group's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.

Telecom Plus (LSE:TEP)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Telecom Plus is a UK-based multi-utility provider offering bundled services such as gas, electricity, broadband, and mobile to residential and small business customers with a market cap of £1.57 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its non-regulated utility segment, with recent figures showing a gross profit margin of 19.32%. Operating expenses have been significant, including general and administrative costs and sales and marketing expenses. The net income margin was recorded at 4.06% in the latest period, indicating profitability after accounting for all costs.

PE: 19.2x

Telecom Plus, a UK-based company, recently reported H1 2025 earnings with sales of £697.75 million and net income rising to £27.63 million from the previous year. Basic earnings per share increased to £0.351, signaling improved profitability despite lower sales compared to last year. Insider confidence is notable as insiders have been purchasing shares throughout 2024, indicating potential value recognition within the company. Although reliant on external borrowing for funding, Telecom Plus maintains a strong financial position with projected annual earnings growth of 11.97%.

• Delve into the full analysis valuation report here for a deeper understanding of Telecom Plus.

• Assess Telecom Plus' past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

Treatt (LSE:TET)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Treatt is a global manufacturer and supplier of innovative ingredient solutions, specializing in flavors and fragrances for the beverage, personal care, and household sectors, with a market capitalization of approximately £0.47 billion.

Operations: Revenue has shown a general upward trend, reaching £153.07 million by the end of 2024. The cost of goods sold (COGS) has also increased, impacting the gross profit margin which was at 29.06% in September 2024. Operating expenses have been rising steadily, with general and administrative expenses forming a significant part of these costs. Net income margin improved to 9.41% by September 2024, indicating better profitability despite higher non-operating expenses over time.

PE: 20.1x

Treatt, a UK-based company, has seen its sales grow to £153.07 million for the year ending September 2024, up from £147.4 million the previous year. Net income rose to £14.4 million compared to £10.94 million previously, reflecting solid financial performance despite relying on higher-risk external borrowing for funding. The proposed final dividend of 5.81 pence per share underscores confidence in future growth prospects, supported by strategic leadership changes aimed at enhancing regional operations in Europe and boosting overall earnings growth forecasted at 8.85% annually.

• Dive into the specifics of Treatt here with our thorough valuation report.

• Explore historical data to track Treatt's performance over time in our Past section.

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