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Top 3 Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In United Kingdom For September 2024

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The United Kingdom market has been experiencing turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower after weak trade data from China indicated ongoing struggles in global economic recovery. Amidst this backdrop, identifying undervalued small-cap stocks with insider buying can offer potential opportunities for investors looking to navigate the current market conditions.

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

NamePEPSDiscount to Fair ValueValue Rating
Bytes Technology Group23.2x5.2x17.62%★★★★★☆
Domino's Pizza Group14.6x1.7x37.30%★★★★★☆
Essentra782.6x1.5x41.88%★★★★★☆
GB GroupNA2.8x37.83%★★★★★☆
Genus159.3x1.9x2.78%★★★★★☆
NWF Group8.4x0.1x37.64%★★★★☆☆
CVS Group22.8x1.3x40.25%★★★★☆☆
Norcros7.9x0.5x-0.95%★★★☆☆☆
Harworth Group14.9x7.8x-552.51%★★★☆☆☆
Watkin JonesNA0.2x-1376.88%★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 23 stocks from our Undervalued UK Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Genus (LSE:GNS)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Genus is a biotechnology company focused on animal genetics, with operations in bovine and porcine breeding, and a market cap of approximately £2.50 billion.

Operations: Genus generates revenue primarily from its Genus ABS and Genus PIC segments, with recent revenues reaching £668.80 million. The company has shown fluctuations in its gross profit margin, peaking at 68.02% as of March 31, 2024. Operating expenses have varied significantly, impacting net income margins which have ranged from -1.40% to a high of 14.05%.

PE: 159.3x

Genus, a UK-based small cap, reported full-year sales of £668.8 million and net income of £7.9 million for the year ending June 30, 2024. Despite a decline from last year's figures (£689.7 million in sales and £33.3 million in net income), the company remains attractive due to insider confidence with recent share purchases between July and September 2024. Earnings are forecasted to grow by 39.4% annually, though profit margins have decreased from 4.8% to 1.2%.

LSE:GNS Share price vs Value as at Sep 2024
LSE:GNS Share price vs Value as at Sep 2024

Hammerson (LSE:HMSO)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Hammerson is a property development and investment company focusing on flagship destinations in the UK, France, and Ireland with a market cap of £1.07 billion.

Operations: Hammerson's revenue streams include flagship destinations in the UK, France, and Ireland, alongside developments. The company has experienced significant fluctuations in net income margin over recent periods, with a notable decline to -0.18356% as of 2024-06-30. Gross profit margins have shown variability but were recorded at 79.90% for the same period.

PE: -34.9x

Hammerson, a notable player in the UK market, has recently secured a EUR 350 million non-recourse term loan alongside PIMCO Prime Real Estate to refinance Dundrum Town Centre. This move extends their average debt maturity from 2.2 to 2.9 years and maintains their LTV ratio unchanged as of June 30. Despite reporting a net loss of GBP 516.7 million for H1 2024, insider confidence is evident with significant share purchases over the past six months, indicating potential future growth amidst current undervaluation concerns.

LSE:HMSO Share price vs Value as at Sep 2024
LSE:HMSO Share price vs Value as at Sep 2024

Sirius Real Estate (LSE:SRE)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Sirius Real Estate is a property investment company focused on owning and operating business parks, industrial complexes, and office buildings with a market cap of approximately €1.40 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from property investments. For the period ending September 30, 2023, it reported a gross profit margin of 57.81% and net income margin of 14.76%.

PE: 16.5x

Sirius Real Estate recently completed a £152.5 million equity offering, supporting its acquisition strategy in Germany and the U.K. Their CEO highlighted a decade of consistent rental growth and dividend increases, showcasing operational strength. Earnings are forecasted to grow 16% annually, although debt is solely covered by external borrowing. Insider confidence is demonstrated by substantial share purchases in July 2024, reflecting optimism about future prospects despite higher risk funding sources.

LSE:SRE Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024
LSE:SRE Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024

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