Exploring 3 Promising Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Activity In UK
Name
PE
PS
Discount to Fair Value
Value Rating
Bytes Technology Group
20.7x
5.3x
17.69%
★★★★★☆
4imprint Group
17.8x
1.5x
28.99%
★★★★★☆
Stelrad Group
11.7x
0.6x
18.27%
★★★★★☆
Speedy Hire
NA
0.2x
24.81%
★★★★★☆
NCC Group
NA
1.3x
21.02%
★★★★★☆
Telecom Plus
17.9x
0.7x
26.15%
★★★★☆☆
Gamma Communications
22.9x
2.4x
33.35%
★★★★☆☆
CVS Group
29.8x
1.2x
36.03%
★★★★☆☆
Franchise Brands
40.6x
2.1x
22.04%
★★★★☆☆
Optima Health
NA
1.5x
47.04%
★★★★☆☆
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: SThree is a global staffing company specializing in the recruitment of professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics sectors, with a market cap of £1.15 billion.
Operations: SThree's revenue streams are primarily derived from its operations in DACH, the Netherlands (including Spain), and the USA. The company's net profit margin has shown fluctuations, peaking at 3.73% in May 2024 before declining to 3.33% by February 2025. Operating expenses have consistently been a significant component of their cost structure, with general and administrative expenses being a major part of these costs.
PE: 6.8x
SThree, a staffing firm in the UK, reported a decline in sales to £1.49 billion for FY24, down from £1.66 billion the previous year, with net income also slipping to £49.69 million. Despite this challenging environment and an anticipated earnings contraction of 18% annually over the next three years, insider confidence is evident through strategic share repurchase plans worth £20 million initiated in December 2024. The company's stable dividend strategy remains attractive despite a proposed decrease for FY25.
Get an in-depth perspective on SThree's performance by reading our valuation report here.
Gain insights into SThree's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Vp is a specialist rental business providing equipment and services to a diverse range of sectors, with a market cap of approximately £0.25 billion.
Operations: Vp generates revenue primarily from the UK at £339.21 million, with an additional contribution of £43.35 million internationally. The company's cost of goods sold (COGS) was £247.77 million in the latest reported period, impacting its gross profit of £122.46 million and resulting in a gross profit margin of 33.08%. Operating expenses were noted at £54.17 million, alongside significant non-operating expenses amounting to £73.69 million, affecting net income figures which showed a loss in recent periods.
PE: -42.7x
Vp's recent activities highlight its potential as an undervalued investment. The company reported half-year sales of £192.46 million, slightly up from the previous year, while net income saw a slight dip to £14.27 million. Insider confidence is evident with Jeremy F. Pilkington acquiring 113,532 shares for approximately £638,583 between late 2024 and early 2025, signaling belief in future prospects despite high debt levels. Vp Rail's launch aims to streamline operations and enhance customer experience in the rail sector, aligning with its growth-focused strategy amidst a challenging financial landscape.
Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Vp stock in this valuation report.
Explore historical data to track Vp's performance over time in our Past section.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Zigup operates in the rental and claims services sectors, with a focus on the UK, Ireland, and Spain, and has a market capitalization of £2.75 billion.
Operations: Zigup generates revenue primarily from UK&I Rental (£575.33 million), Spain Rental (£360.69 million), and Claims & Services (£953.98 million). The company has experienced fluctuations in its gross profit margin, with a recent figure of 21.99% as of October 2024, down from a peak of 29.54% in October 2022. Operating expenses have shown an upward trend, reaching £244.24 million by October 2024, impacting overall profitability despite increasing revenues over time.
PE: 7.6x
Zigup, a UK-based company, is navigating financial challenges with profit margins dipping from 7.7% to 5.1% and earnings projected to grow at 5.38% annually. The company's reliance on external borrowing poses higher risk, yet recent executive changes bring optimism; Rachel Coulson joins as CFO by August 2025, promising digital transformation expertise from her tenure at Pearson and Vodafone. Despite revenue slipping slightly year-on-year to £903 million, Zigup declared an increased interim dividend of £0.088 per share for January 2025 payout, reflecting potential shareholder value appreciation amidst evolving leadership dynamics.
Take a closer look at Zigup's potential here in our valuation report.
Gain insights into Zigup's past trends and performance with our Past report.
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