As the UK market grapples with the impact of weak trade data from China, reflected in recent declines in both the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices, investors are keenly observing potential opportunities amid these challenges. In such an environment, identifying stocks that may be undervalued could offer strategic advantages for those looking to navigate through economic uncertainties and capitalize on long-term growth prospects.
Name | Current Price | Fair Value (Est) | Discount (Est) |
Vistry Group (LSE:VTY) | £5.978 | £11.75 | 49.1% |
Victrex (LSE:VCT) | £7.88 | £15.59 | 49.4% |
Van Elle Holdings (AIM:VANL) | £0.38 | £0.69 | 44.8% |
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL) | £2.90 | £5.78 | 49.9% |
Just Group (LSE:JUST) | £1.522 | £2.95 | 48.4% |
Informa (LSE:INF) | £7.974 | £14.49 | 45% |
Huddled Group (AIM:HUD) | £0.0325 | £0.06 | 45.6% |
Gooch & Housego (AIM:GHH) | £5.94 | £11.06 | 46.3% |
Entain (LSE:ENT) | £7.498 | £13.63 | 45% |
Duke Capital (AIM:DUKE) | £0.294 | £0.53 | 45% |
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Overview: Entain Plc is a sports-betting and gaming company with operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, other parts of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and internationally; it has a market cap of £4.80 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from various segments, including £488 million from CEE, £2.05 billion from the UK & Ireland, and £2.57 billion internationally.
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 45%
Entain is trading at approximately 45% below its estimated fair value of £13.63, presenting an undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. The company expects revenue growth of 4.3% annually, slightly above the UK market average, and aims to achieve profitability within three years with strong earnings growth forecasts. However, its dividend yield of 2.48% is not well covered by earnings. Recent leadership changes include Stella David's appointment as CEO in April 2025.
Overview: Informa plc is an international company specializing in events, digital services, and academic research across the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, North America, China, and other global markets with a market cap of approximately £10.39 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from several segments: Informa Tech (£423.90 million), Informa Connect (£631 million), Informa Markets (£1.72 billion), and Taylor & Francis (£698.20 million).
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 45%
Informa is trading 45% below its estimated fair value of £14.49, highlighting an undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis. Despite a decline in profit margins from 13.1% to 8.4%, earnings are projected to grow significantly at 20.3% per year, outpacing the UK market's growth rate of 14.5%. The company re-affirmed a revenue target of approximately £4.1 billion for 2025, supporting expectations for robust financial performance amidst ongoing conference activities globally.
Overview: LSL Property Services plc, with a market cap of £299.56 million, operates in the United Kingdom providing business-to-business services to mortgage intermediaries and estate agent franchisees, as well as valuation services to lenders.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Financial Services (£48.40 million), Surveying and Valuation (£97.82 million), and Estate Agency excluding Financial Services (£26.96 million).
Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49.9%
LSL Property Services is trading significantly below its estimated fair value of £5.78, with a current price of £2.9, suggesting an undervaluation based on cash flows. The company's earnings grew by over 100% last year and are forecast to grow at 16.46% annually, surpassing the UK market average. Despite a stable dividend payout policy tied to operating profit, the track record remains unstable. Recent buyback completions may support shareholder value enhancement efforts amidst moderate revenue growth expectations.
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