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UK Value Stocks Including Coats Group Trading Below Intrinsic Estimates

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The UK stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing a downturn due to weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns about global economic recovery. In this environment of uncertainty, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities that may offer potential value relative to their intrinsic estimates.

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

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)£3.47£6.5146.7%
Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD)£2.77£5.4649.3%
Informa (LSE:INF)£7.694£14.4346.7%
M&C Saatchi (AIM:SAA)£1.67£3.1246.5%
Duke Capital (AIM:DUKE)£0.277£0.5448.7%
Itim Group (AIM:ITIM)£0.47£0.9047.8%
Vanquis Banking Group (LSE:VANQ)£0.582£1.1348.6%
TI Fluid Systems (LSE:TIFS)£1.99£3.8448.2%
Optima Health (AIM:OPT)£1.71£3.3448.9%
Crest Nicholson Holdings (LSE:CRST)£1.697£3.2247.3%

Click here to see the full list of 56 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Coats Group (LSE:COA)

Overview: Coats Group plc, with a market cap of £1.26 billion, operates globally in thread manufacturing and produces structural components for apparel and footwear as well as performance materials.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three segments: Apparel ($769.80 million), Footwear ($403.50 million), and Performance Materials ($327.60 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 37.2%

Coats Group is trading at £0.79, significantly below its estimated fair value of £1.26, suggesting it may be undervalued based on cash flows. The company reported a year-over-year increase in net income to US$80.1 million and anticipates continued financial progress in 2025, aligning with market expectations for organic growth in Apparel and Footwear divisions. Despite an unstable dividend history, the recent 11% dividend increase reflects confidence in future performance amidst executive changes.

LSE:COA Discounted Cash Flow as at Apr 2025
LSE:COA Discounted Cash Flow as at Apr 2025

Energean (LSE:ENOG)

Overview: Energean plc is involved in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas, with a market cap of £1.61 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue comes from its oil and gas exploration and production segment, totaling $1.31 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 45.7%

Energean is trading at £8.76, well below its estimated fair value of £16.14, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a modest increase in net income to US$188.07 million for 2024, the company's earnings are forecast to grow faster than the UK market at 15.7% annually. However, challenges include lower profit margins and unsustainable dividend coverage by earnings, alongside uncertainties in its asset sale to Carlyle International Energy Partners due to pending regulatory approvals.

LSE:ENOG Discounted Cash Flow as at Apr 2025
LSE:ENOG Discounted Cash Flow as at Apr 2025

Savills (LSE:SVS)

Overview: Savills plc is a global real estate services provider operating in regions including the UK, Continental Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, North America, and the Middle East with a market cap of £1.29 billion.

Operations: Savills generates revenue through its real estate services across various regions, including the UK, Continental Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, North America, and the Middle East.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 38.2%

Savills is trading at £9.55, significantly below its estimated fair value of £15.47, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. The company reported a rise in net income to £53.6 million for 2024, with earnings growth projected at 31.1% annually—outpacing the UK market's average growth rate. Despite this potential, challenges include a low forecasted return on equity and an unstable dividend track record, which may impact investor confidence in sustained returns.

LSE:SVS Discounted Cash Flow as at Apr 2025
LSE:SVS Discounted Cash Flow as at Apr 2025

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