Over the last 7 days, the United Kingdom market has remained flat, yet it has shown a promising increase of 6.5% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 14% annually. In this environment, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals can be key to uncovering potential opportunities; Warpaint London and two other small-cap companies exemplify such promising prospects.
Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
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Livermore Investments Group | NA | 9.92% | 13.65% | ★★★★★★ |
M&G Credit Income Investment Trust | NA | 17.28% | 15.80% | ★★★★★★ |
Metals Exploration | NA | 12.92% | 73.62% | ★★★★★★ |
London Security | 0.22% | 10.13% | 7.75% | ★★★★★★ |
Globaltrans Investment | 15.40% | 2.68% | 16.51% | ★★★★★★ |
Impellam Group | 31.12% | -5.43% | -6.86% | ★★★★★★ |
VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities | NA | 18.30% | 20.03% | ★★★★★★ |
Kodal Minerals | NA | nan | 72.74% | ★★★★★★ |
BBGI Global Infrastructure | 0.02% | 3.08% | 6.85% | ★★★★★☆ |
Goodwin | 52.21% | 9.26% | 13.12% | ★★★★★☆ |
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Warpaint London PLC, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the production and sale of cosmetics, with a market capitalization of £435.36 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Own Brand segment, contributing £96.72 million, while the Close-Out segment adds £2.12 million.
Warpaint London, a nimble player in the cosmetics market, has shown impressive growth with earnings up 106% over the past year, outpacing its industry peers. The company reported sales of £45.85 million for H1 2024, significantly higher than last year's £36.69 million. Net income also rose to £8.02 million from £4.78 million a year ago. With no debt on its books and positive free cash flow, Warpaint seems well-positioned for continued expansion despite recent share price volatility.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Cairn Homes plc is a holding company that operates as a home and community builder in Ireland, with a market capitalization of £1.10 billion.
Operations: Cairn Homes generates revenue primarily from building and property development, amounting to €813.40 million.
Cairn Homes, a notable player in the UK market, has shown impressive performance with earnings rising 49.5% over the past year, outpacing its industry. The company trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 11.8x compared to the broader UK market's 16.3x, suggesting value potential. Its net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 20.7%, indicating prudent financial management. Recent buybacks totaling €70 million underscore confidence in its future trajectory and value proposition for investors.
Examine Cairn Homes' past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Senior plc designs, manufactures, and sells high-technology components and systems for major original equipment manufacturers across aerospace, defense, land vehicle, and power and energy markets globally; the company has a market cap of approximately £551.24 million.
Operations: Senior plc generates revenue primarily from its Aerospace segment, contributing £651.10 million, and its Flexonics segment, adding £333 million.
Senior plc, a notable player in the aerospace sector, showcases robust earnings growth of 40.1% over the past year, outpacing industry norms. Trading at 37.3% below its estimated fair value suggests attractive valuation prospects. Despite an increase in debt to equity ratio from 35.5% to 42.4% over five years, its net debt to equity remains satisfactory at 34.4%. Recent contract wins with Deutsche Aircraft and Rolls-Royce highlight strategic partnerships enhancing future growth potential.
Gain insights into Senior's past trends and performance with our Past report.
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