GlobalData And 2 UK Stocks Possibly Trading Below Fair Value

The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index recently faltered, closing lower after weak trade data from China indicated ongoing struggles in the global economy. In such a volatile market, identifying undervalued stocks can offer potential opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on discrepancies between current prices and intrinsic values.

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

Name	Current Price	Fair Value (Est)	Discount (Est)
Topps Tiles (LSE:TPT)	£0.44	£0.87	49.5%
Gaming Realms (AIM:GMR)	£0.401	£0.76	47%
Victrex (LSE:VCT)	£9.41	£17.23	45.4%
Informa (LSE:INF)	£8.346	£16.21	48.5%
Redcentric (AIM:RCN)	£1.30	£2.44	46.6%
SysGroup (AIM:SYS)	£0.34	£0.65	48%
Foxtons Group (LSE:FOXT)	£0.626	£1.18	46.9%
Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)	£1.87	£3.53	47.1%
BATM Advanced Communications (LSE:BVC)	£0.20	£0.36	45.1%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)	£1.135	£2.05	44.6%

Click here to see the full list of 61 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

GlobalData (AIM:DATA)

Overview: GlobalData Plc, with a market cap of £1.66 billion, operates in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific providing business information through proprietary data, analytics, and insights.

Operations: GlobalData generates revenue of £276.80 million from its proprietary data, analytics, and insights across Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 44.2%

GlobalData is trading at £2.07, significantly below its estimated fair value of £3.71, suggesting it is undervalued based on cash flows. The company forecasts strong earnings growth of 27.69% per year, outpacing the UK market's 14.2%. However, recent insider selling and a dividend yield of 2.27%, which isn't well covered by earnings, are potential concerns. Recent buyback announcements and solid half-year earnings results further support its valuation prospects.

• Our comprehensive growth report raises the possibility that GlobalData is poised for substantial financial growth.
• Get an in-depth perspective on GlobalData's balance sheet by reading our health report here.

JD Sports Fashion (LSE:JD.)

Overview: JD Sports Fashion Plc is a retailer of branded sports fashion and outdoor clothing, footwear, accessories, and equipment for all ages across the UK, Republic of Ireland, Europe, North America, and internationally with a market cap of £7.98 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include £9.98 billion from Sports Fashion and £559.90 million from Outdoor products.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34%

JD Sports Fashion is trading at £1.54, significantly below its estimated fair value of £2.33, indicating it is undervalued based on cash flows. Despite high volatility in its share price over the past three months, JD Sports forecasts earnings growth of 15.87% per year and revenue growth of 9% per year, outpacing the UK market's 3.7%. Recent board changes and confirmed lower-end earnings guidance for 2024 are factors to monitor closely.

• Our earnings growth report unveils the potential for significant increases in JD Sports Fashion's future results.
• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of JD Sports Fashion.

NCC Group (LSE:NCC)

Overview: NCC Group plc operates in the cyber and software resilience sector across the United Kingdom, Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe, with a market cap of £530.83 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from two main segments: Cyber Security (£258.50 million) and Escode (£65.90 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 36.4%

NCC Group is trading at £1.7, well below its estimated fair value of £2.67, indicating it is undervalued based on cash flows. Despite a net loss of £24.9 million for the year ended May 31, 2024, earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 87.41% per year over the next three years, with profitability expected within this period. Recent projects like the SEK 450 million water network upgrade in Ale and the SEK 250 million Mariestad correctional facility expansion bolster future revenue prospects.

• Insights from our recent growth report point to a promising forecast for NCC Group's business outlook.
• Click here to discover the nuances of NCC Group with our detailed financial health report.

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