Undervalued European Small Caps With Insider Buying To Consider
Name
PE
PS
Discount to Fair Value
Value Rating
Morgan Advanced Materials
12.0x
0.5x
33.67%
★★★★★☆
Tristel
29.5x
4.2x
8.08%
★★★★☆☆
AKVA group
17.3x
0.8x
42.85%
★★★★☆☆
Close Brothers Group
NA
0.6x
39.28%
★★★★☆☆
Absolent Air Care Group
22.2x
1.8x
49.51%
★★★☆☆☆
Italmobiliare
11.9x
1.6x
-218.55%
★★★☆☆☆
Fuller Smith & Turner
12.0x
0.9x
-55.70%
★★★☆☆☆
SmartCraft
44.0x
7.9x
29.91%
★★★☆☆☆
H+H International
32.8x
0.8x
45.83%
★★★☆☆☆
Seeing Machines
NA
2.2x
47.54%
★★★☆☆☆
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Science Group is a company engaged in providing consultancy services, developing audio chips and modules, and managing submarine atmospheres, with a market capitalization of approximately £0.19 billion.
Operations: Science Group's primary revenue streams include consultancy services and systems related to audio chips and submarine atmosphere management. Over recent periods, the company has experienced fluctuations in its gross profit margin, reaching 44.89% at its peak before declining to 40.82%. Operating expenses have been a significant component of costs, with general and administrative expenses forming a substantial part of these outlays.
PE: 19.1x
Science Group, a European company with external borrowing as its sole funding source, recently saw insider confidence through share purchases between July and December 2024. They repurchased over 1 million shares for £4.69 million, indicating potential value recognition despite forecasted earnings decline of 0.9% annually over the next three years. For 2024, sales slightly dipped to £110.67 million from the previous year, yet net income more than doubled to £12.02 million, suggesting improved profitability amidst challenging conditions.
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Sanlorenzo is a luxury yacht manufacturer specializing in the production of custom yachts and superyachts, with a market capitalization of €1.32 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Yacht, Bluegame, and Superyacht divisions. As of the latest data, it reported a gross profit margin of 29.87%, reflecting its ability to manage costs relative to revenue growth.
PE: 10.4x
Sanlorenzo, a yacht manufacturer in Europe, is drawing attention as an undervalued company. Recent insider confidence was demonstrated when Massimo Perotti purchased 30,000 shares for €842K. This activity suggests belief in the company's potential despite its reliance on external borrowing for funding. Earnings are projected to grow by 4% annually, indicating steady progress. Sanlorenzo's participation in multiple European conferences highlights its proactive engagement with investors and stakeholders, potentially enhancing future growth prospects.
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Close Brothers Group is a UK-based financial services company that operates through segments including securities, retail banking, property banking, and commercial banking, with a market cap of £1.92 billion.
Operations: Close Brothers Group generates revenue primarily from its Banking segments, with Commercial Banking contributing £480.50 million and Retail Banking £325.30 million. Operating expenses are significant, reaching £961.90 million as of January 2025, impacting net income margins which have shown a decline over recent periods, resulting in a negative net income margin of -10.73% by early 2025.
PE: -5.5x
Close Brothers Group, a European financial services firm, presents an intriguing opportunity among smaller companies. Despite a net loss of £111.8 million for the half-year ending January 31, 2025, compared to last year's profit of £68.8 million, they have been added to multiple FTSE indices in March 2025. Insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by executives earlier this year, hinting at potential growth as earnings are forecasted to increase by over 84% annually. However, challenges remain with high bad loans at 7.6% and volatile share prices recently observed over three months.
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