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Exploring Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying In The United Kingdom July 2024

As the United Kingdom's financial markets show signs of optimism, with the FTSE 100 indicating a positive start, investors are keenly watching small-cap stocks for potential growth opportunities. In this context, identifying undervalued small caps with insider buying can be particularly compelling, as these actions often signal confidence in the company's prospects from those who know it best.

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

Name

PE

PS

Discount to Fair Value

Value Rating

Stelrad Group

9.3x

0.5x

44.84%

★★★★★★

Ultimate Products

9.6x

0.7x

18.59%

★★★★★☆

Norcros

7.5x

0.5x

44.93%

★★★★★☆

THG

NA

0.4x

43.15%

★★★★★☆

Bytes Technology Group

28.6x

6.5x

16.12%

★★★★☆☆

CVS Group

21.1x

1.2x

41.64%

★★★★☆☆

GB Group

NA

3.2x

21.21%

★★★★☆☆

Robert Walters

20.6x

0.3x

38.41%

★★★☆☆☆

Trifast

NA

0.4x

-47.20%

★★★☆☆☆

Hochschild Mining

NA

1.7x

38.81%

★★★☆☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 34 stocks from our Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.

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GB Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: GB Group is a company specializing in fraud prevention, identity verification, and location services with a market capitalization of approximately £1.20 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from three primary segments: Fraud, Identity, and Location, with the Identity segment being the most significant at £156.06 million. Over recent periods, it has experienced a gross profit margin increase from 61.50% to 70.14%.

PE: -18.4x

GB Group, reflecting a compelling narrative among UK's lesser-known equities, recently showcased a significant reduction in net loss to £48.58 million from last year's £119.79 million, alongside maintaining steady sales around £277 million. This financial resilience is underscored by their expectation of mid-single-digit revenue growth and higher adjusted operating profits next year due to efficiency gains. Notably, insider confidence is evident as the board proposed an increased dividend payout, signaling strong governance and future prospects amidst executive transitions that promise fresh strategic insights.

AIM:GBG Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024
AIM:GBG Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024

Assura

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Assura is a healthcare real estate investment trust that focuses on the acquisition, development, and management of primary care facilities in the UK, with a market capitalization of approximately £1.30 billion.

Operations: The core revenue segment of this entity generated £157.8 million, showcasing a gross profit margin of approximately 90.81%. This financial metric highlights the efficiency in managing production costs relative to revenue.

PE: -43.4x

Assura's recent strategic initiatives and financial maneuvers underscore its potential as an undervalued entity in the UK market. Recently, they entered a GBP 250 million joint venture to enhance NHS infrastructure, demonstrating a robust commitment to growth in healthcare real estate. Despite a net loss reported on May 21, their proactive dividend increase and insider confidence—highlighted by recent share purchases—suggest a positive outlook. This blend of financial activity and strategic partnerships positions Assura intriguingly for attentive investors.

LSE:AGR Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024
LSE:AGR Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024

Hochschild Mining

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆

Overview: Hochschild Mining is a precious metals company focused on the exploration, mining, and processing of silver and gold, primarily operating through its significant assets in Inmaculada, San Jose, and Pallancata.

Operations: Inmaculada, San Jose, and Pallancata are key revenue contributors for the company, generating $396.64 million, $242.46 million, and $54.05 million respectively. The gross profit margin has shown a fluctuating trend over the periods observed, with recent figures around 24.71% to 26.46%.

PE: -21.8x

Hochschild Mining, a notable player in the mining sector, has recently shown promising growth prospects with its CEO Eduardo Navarro purchasing 148,000 shares for £235,320, signaling insider confidence. This purchase occurred amidst the company's announcement of expected gold production between 343,000 and 360,000 ounces for 2024. Despite a slight decrease in silver output compared to last year, gold production has notably increased from 46.44 koz to 53.79 koz in Q1. These figures suggest a strategic positioning that could intrigue those looking at underappreciated assets within the UK market.

LSE:HOC Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024
LSE:HOC Share price vs Value as at Jul 2024

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Companies discussed in this article include AIM:GBG LSE:AGR and LSE:HOC.

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