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UK Penny Stocks To Watch In November 2024

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The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing a downturn influenced by weak trade data from China and declining commodity prices. Despite these broader market pressures, investors often find potential in penny stocks—smaller or newer companies that may offer growth opportunities at lower price points. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, their relevance remains strong as they can present unique investment opportunities when backed by solid financials and resilience.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United Kingdom

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)£2.255£849.6M★★★★★★
FRP Advisory Group (AIM:FRP)£1.44£353.13M★★★★★★
Polar Capital Holdings (AIM:POLR)£4.92£474.22M★★★★★★
Supreme (AIM:SUP)£1.78£207.57M★★★★★★
Next 15 Group (AIM:NFG)£3.87£384.89M★★★★☆☆
Serabi Gold (AIM:SRB)£0.86£65.13M★★★★★★
Stelrad Group (LSE:SRAD)£1.48£188.48M★★★★★☆
Luceco (LSE:LUCE)£1.326£204.51M★★★★★☆
Castings (LSE:CGS)£2.88£125.16M★★★★★★
Central Asia Metals (AIM:CAML)£1.732£301.32M★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 470 stocks from our UK Penny Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Altitude Group (AIM:ALT)

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Altitude Group plc offers comprehensive solutions for branded merchandise across corporate promotional products, print vertical markets, and the higher-education sector in North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe, with a market cap of £2.50 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from North America, contributing £22.86 million, with an additional £1.15 million coming from the United Kingdom and Europe.

Market Cap: £25M

Altitude Group plc, with a market cap of £2.50 million, primarily generates revenue from North America (£22.86 million) and has shown impressive earnings growth of 78.7% over the past year, outpacing the software industry average. The company is debt-free and has improved its net profit margins from 2.1% to 2.9%. Despite this growth, shareholders faced dilution in the past year with a 2.3% increase in total shares outstanding, and financial results were impacted by a significant one-off loss of £295K as of March 2024.

AIM:ALT Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024
AIM:ALT Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

Angling Direct (AIM:ANG)

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Angling Direct PLC, with a market cap of £28.98 million, operates in the sale of fishing tackle products and equipment across the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from its UK Stores (£46.48 million), UK Online sales (£33.39 million), and operations in Europe (£4.29 million).

Market Cap: £28.98M

Angling Direct PLC, with a market cap of £28.98 million, has demonstrated solid financial health and growth. The company reported half-year sales of £45.84 million, an increase from the previous year, and net income rose to £1.73 million. Angling Direct is debt-free and its short-term assets significantly exceed liabilities. Earnings have grown by 66.1% over the past year, surpassing both its five-year average growth rate and industry performance despite a low return on equity of 4.1%. Revenue is projected to grow by 9.63% annually while profit margins have improved from last year's figures.

AIM:ANG Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024
AIM:ANG Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

Hostelworld Group (LSE:HSW)

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hostelworld Group plc operates as an online travel agent specializing in the hostel market globally, with a market cap of £161.35 million.

Operations: The company generates €93.86 million in revenue from providing software and data processing services.

Market Cap: £161.35M

Hostelworld Group plc, with a market cap of £161.35 million, has recently become profitable and reported half-year sales of €46.44 million, up from the previous year. The company achieved a net income of €2.52 million compared to a net loss previously, reflecting improved financial performance. Hostelworld is debt-free and trades at 59.1% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to peers and industry standards. Despite this positive outlook, short-term liabilities exceed assets by €13.1 million, indicating potential liquidity challenges that investors should consider when evaluating this penny stock opportunity in the UK market.

LSE:HSW Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Nov 2024
LSE:HSW Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Nov 2024

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