European Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action In May 2025
In May 2025, European markets have shown resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 2.10% amid improved sentiment following a de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions. As major indices across Germany, France, Italy, and the UK also gained ground, investors are increasingly focused on identifying small-cap stocks that may be poised to benefit from these broader market movements. In this context of renewed optimism and economic growth indicators, a good stock is often characterized by strong fundamentals and potential for growth within its sector.
Name
PE
PS
Discount to Fair Value
Value Rating
Savills
24.6x
0.5x
41.24%
★★★★☆☆
FRP Advisory Group
11.7x
2.1x
19.48%
★★★★☆☆
Tristel
30.3x
4.3x
4.53%
★★★★☆☆
Cloetta
15.5x
1.1x
45.81%
★★★★☆☆
SmartCraft
41.3x
7.4x
34.63%
★★★★☆☆
AKVA group
15.5x
0.7x
46.69%
★★★★☆☆
Italmobiliare
11.7x
1.5x
-212.09%
★★★☆☆☆
Close Brothers Group
NA
0.6x
0.48%
★★★☆☆☆
Eastnine
18.3x
8.8x
39.80%
★★★☆☆☆
Seeing Machines
NA
2.5x
43.26%
★★★☆☆☆
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Property Franchise Group operates in the real estate sector, focusing on licensing, financial services, and property franchising, with a market cap of approximately £0.1 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from property franchising (£40.90 million), financial services (£19.20 million), and licensing (£7.21 million). The gross profit margin has shown a decreasing trend, dropping from 91.72% in June 2014 to 66.81% by December 2024, indicating changes in cost structures over time.
PE: 30.0x
Property Franchise Group, a smaller company in Europe, shows potential for those eyeing growth. Their earnings are set to grow annually by 26.35%, although profit margins have dipped from 27.1% to 15.1%. Recent financials reveal sales of £67.31 million and net income of £10.19 million for 2024, up from the previous year, but earnings per share decreased slightly. Notably, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases by executives in April 2025, signaling belief in future prospects despite reliance on external borrowing for funding.
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Explore historical data to track Property Franchise Group's performance over time in our Past section.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Victorian Plumbing Group is a UK-based online retailer specializing in bathroom products and accessories, with a market capitalization of approximately £0.5 billion.
Operations: Victorian Plumbing Group generates revenue primarily from sales, with notable costs including COGS and operating expenses. The gross profit margin shows an upward trend, reaching 50.07% by March 2025. Significant expenses include sales and marketing, which consistently account for a substantial portion of operating costs.
PE: 40.3x
Victorian Plumbing Group, a smaller player in Europe's market, recently projected 2025 revenue between £308 million and £313 million. Their half-year sales reached £152.7 million, up from last year's £144.6 million, though net income slightly dipped to £4.1 million. Despite volatile share prices and lower profit margins at 2.2%, earnings per share improved from the previous year. Insider confidence is evident with recent purchases, hinting at potential growth as earnings are forecasted to rise nearly 30% annually.
Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Victorian Plumbing Group stock in this valuation report.
Gain insights into Victorian Plumbing Group's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Harworth Group is a UK-based company specializing in the regeneration of brownfield land and property development, with a market cap of approximately £0.54 billion.
Operations: Harworth Group's revenue is primarily driven by the sale of development properties, which generated £140.25 million, followed by income generation and other property activities. The company's gross profit margin has shown variability, reaching 54.39% in recent periods but dropping to lower levels such as 17.11%. Operating expenses have been consistently increasing over time, contributing to fluctuations in net income margins across different periods.
PE: 10.0x
Harworth Group, a smaller player in the European market, has shown impressive growth with sales jumping to £181.59 million from last year's £72.43 million and net income rising to £57.24 million. Despite a dip in profit margins from 52.4% to 31.5%, insider confidence is evident through recent share purchases, hinting at potential value recognition by those within the company. The company also announced an eighth consecutive annual dividend increase of 10%, reflecting consistent shareholder returns amidst its external borrowing reliance for funding.
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