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3 UK Stocks Trading Below Estimated Value

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The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has recently faced challenges, closing lower due to weak trade data from China, which has impacted companies closely tied to the Chinese economy. As investors navigate these turbulent market conditions, identifying stocks that are trading below their estimated value can be a strategic approach to uncovering potential opportunities.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI)£0.765£1.4948.8%
GlobalData (AIM:DATA)£1.86£3.5747.9%
Zotefoams (LSE:ZTF)£3.00£5.7147.4%
Informa (LSE:INF)£8.18£16.2249.6%
Duke Capital (AIM:DUKE)£0.305£0.5847.5%
Vp (LSE:VP.)£5.50£9.7943.8%
Deliveroo (LSE:ROO)£1.379£2.6347.6%
Victrex (LSE:VCT)£10.44£19.6146.8%
Strix Group (AIM:KETL)£0.477£0.8342.3%
Watches of Switzerland Group (LSE:WOSG)£5.23£9.2443.4%

Click here to see the full list of 51 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Informa (LSE:INF)

Overview: Informa plc is an international company specializing in events, digital services, and academic research across the UK, Continental Europe, the US, China, and other regions with a market cap of £10.81 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from several segments: Informa Tech (£426.70 million), Informa Connect (£630.20 million), Informa Markets (£1.67 billion), and Taylor & Francis (£636.70 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49.6%

Informa is trading at £8.18, significantly below its estimated fair value of £16.22, indicating potential undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. The company's earnings are projected to grow at 21.1% annually over the next three years, outpacing the UK market's average growth rate of 14.5%. However, Informa's return on equity is forecasted to be modest at 11.8%, and it has an unstable dividend track record, which may concern some investors.

LSE:INF Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2025
LSE:INF Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2025

NewRiver REIT (LSE:NRR)

Overview: NewRiver REIT plc is a prominent Real Estate Investment Trust focused on acquiring, managing, and developing robust retail properties across the UK, with a market cap of £343.47 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are not specified in the provided text.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 32.7%

NewRiver REIT is trading at £0.72, significantly below its estimated fair value of £1.08, highlighting potential undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. Earnings are forecast to grow 48.15% annually over the next three years, surpassing the UK market growth rate of 14.5%. Despite becoming profitable and exploring M&A opportunities, recent shareholder dilution and a dividend not well-covered by free cash flows may raise concerns for some investors.

LSE:NRR Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2025
LSE:NRR Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2025

Deliveroo (LSE:ROO)

Overview: Deliveroo plc operates an online food delivery platform across several countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, and France, with a market cap of £2.06 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its on-demand food delivery platform, generating £2.04 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 47.6%

Deliveroo is trading at £1.38, significantly below its estimated fair value of £2.63, suggesting potential undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. The company has become profitable and earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 46.9% annually over the next three years, outpacing the UK market's growth rate of 14.5%. Recent revenue reports show modest growth with fiscal year 2024 revenue reaching £2.07 billion from last year's £2.03 billion.

LSE:ROO Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2025
LSE:ROO Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2025

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