3 UK Stocks Priced At Up To 47.9% Below Intrinsic Estimates

Simply Wall St · 03/13 06:07

The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has recently faced headwinds, closing lower amid concerns over weak trade data from China, which continues to impact global markets. In such a challenging environment, identifying undervalued stocks that are priced below their intrinsic estimates can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking value amidst broader market uncertainties.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In The United Kingdom

Name Current Price Fair Value (Est) Discount (Est)
Gaming Realms (AIM:GMR) £0.365 £0.66 44.9%
GlobalData (AIM:DATA) £1.63 £3.13 47.9%
AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) £116.50 £217.87 46.5%
Victrex (LSE:VCT) £9.82 £18.31 46.4%
Likewise Group (AIM:LIKE) £0.194 £0.37 47.7%
Harbour Energy (LSE:HBR) £1.8345 £3.32 44.7%
Ibstock (LSE:IBST) £1.692 £3.09 45.2%
TI Fluid Systems (LSE:TIFS) £1.964 £3.77 47.9%
Kromek Group (AIM:KMK) £0.059 £0.11 48.4%
Optima Health (AIM:OPT) £1.825 £3.34 45.3%

Click here to see the full list of 50 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)

Overview: Judges Scientific plc designs, manufactures, and sells scientific instruments with a market cap of £463.79 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from two main segments: Vacuum (£65.40 million) and Materials Sciences (£70.20 million).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 27.2%

Judges Scientific is trading at £69.8, below its estimated fair value of £95.89, indicating it may be undervalued based on cash flows. The company's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 29.3% annually, outpacing the UK market's 14.3%. Despite a high level of debt, its revenue growth rate of 7.2% surpasses the market average of 3.8%. Recent board changes include Ralph Elman becoming Non-Executive Chair in January 2025.

AIM:JDG Discounted Cash Flow as at Mar 2025
AIM:JDG Discounted Cash Flow as at Mar 2025

Hunting (LSE:HTG)

Overview: Hunting PLC, with a market cap of £456.68 million, manufactures components, technology systems, and precision parts on a global scale.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include $240.60 million from Asia Pacific, $230.30 million from Hunting Titan, $147.10 million from Subsea Technologies, $388.40 million from North America (excluding Subsea Technologies), and $87.70 million from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 42.5%

Hunting PLC is trading at £2.9, significantly below its estimated fair value of £5.03, suggesting undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a net loss of US$28 million in 2024, earnings are expected to grow substantially by 64.46% annually, with profitability anticipated within three years. The recent acquisition of Organic Oil Recovery technology for $17.5 million enhances Hunting's technological capabilities and positions it for growth across key markets globally.

LSE:HTG Discounted Cash Flow as at Mar 2025
LSE:HTG Discounted Cash Flow as at Mar 2025

TI Fluid Systems (LSE:TIFS)

Overview: TI Fluid Systems plc designs, manufactures, and sells thermal and fluid system solutions across Europe, Africa, the Asia Pacific, North America, and Latin America with a market cap of approximately £966.57 million.

Operations: TI Fluid Systems plc generates its revenue by providing thermal and fluid system solutions across various regions, including Europe, Africa, the Asia Pacific, North America, and Latin America.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 47.9%

TI Fluid Systems is trading at £1.96, significantly below its estimated fair value of £3.77, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Earnings are forecast to grow substantially by 56.83% annually over the next three years, outpacing UK market growth rates. However, profit margins have declined from 2.4% to 1%, and interest payments aren't well covered by earnings. The recent acquisition by ABC and executive changes may impact future strategic direction and financial stability.

LSE:TIFS Discounted Cash Flow as at Mar 2025
LSE:TIFS Discounted Cash Flow as at Mar 2025

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