March 2025's European Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action
As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ends a two-week losing streak with a modest gain, European markets are navigating a landscape marked by cautious central bank policies and trade-related uncertainties. Amid this backdrop, small-cap stocks present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking value, especially when insider activity suggests potential confidence in these companies' prospects.
Name
PE
PS
Discount to Fair Value
Value Rating
Bytes Technology Group
22.8x
5.8x
11.06%
★★★★★☆
Macfarlane Group
10.8x
0.6x
39.13%
★★★★★☆
Robert Walters
NA
0.2x
47.68%
★★★★★☆
Speedy Hire
NA
0.2x
24.89%
★★★★★☆
Savills
24.7x
0.6x
36.90%
★★★★☆☆
Gamma Communications
20.5x
2.1x
41.48%
★★★★☆☆
Seeing Machines
NA
1.8x
23.75%
★★★★☆☆
Arendals Fossekompani
20.4x
1.6x
48.25%
★★★☆☆☆
Franchise Brands
36.6x
1.9x
29.74%
★★★☆☆☆
Exsitec Holding
25.4x
1.9x
46.51%
★★★☆☆☆
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Volex is a global manufacturer and supplier of integrated manufacturing services and power products, with a market cap of approximately £0.99 billion.
Operations: Volex generates revenue primarily through its sales, with a recent figure of $1.03 billion, while managing costs of goods sold (COGS) at $808.8 million. The company's gross profit margin has shown an upward trend, reaching 22.74% in the latest period. Operating expenses are significant, with general and administrative expenses being a major component at $129.4 million recently. Net income margin has been improving over time but remains modest at 4.21%.
PE: 14.8x
Volex, a notable player in the electrical and optical connectivity sector, recently reported a 21.8% revenue increase to US$789.4 million for the 39 weeks ending December 2024, driven by organic growth and acquisitions. Despite facing legal challenges from Credo Technology over patent infringement claims on March 13, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases. The company's high debt levels pose risks; however, projected earnings growth of 15% annually suggests potential for future value realization.
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Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: EL.En is a company that specializes in the design, production, and distribution of laser systems for medical and industrial applications with a market capitalization of approximately €1.38 billion.
Operations: EL.En's revenue streams are primarily driven by its sales, with a notable gross profit margin that fluctuated between 36.83% and 37.95% in recent periods. The company incurs significant costs of goods sold (COGS), which reached €412.91 million by September 2024, impacting its overall profitability. Operating expenses have also been substantial, with general and administrative expenses consistently forming a major part of these costs, amounting to €165.16 million in March 2024.
PE: 20.8x
EL.En. S.p.A., a European small-cap company, shows potential for growth with its recent performance and strategic moves. In 2024, the firm reported sales of €148.11 million and net income of €33.99 million, reflecting an upward trend from the previous year. Insider confidence is evident as Alberto Pecci purchased 15,000 shares valued at approximately €145,198 in early 2025. The company has initiated share repurchases since January 2025 and announced a dividend increase to €0.22 per share payable in May 2025, indicating shareholder value focus despite reliance on higher-risk external funding sources.
Dive into the specifics of EL.En here with our thorough valuation report.
Explore historical data to track EL.En's performance over time in our Past section.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: Arendals Fossekompani is a diversified industrial investment company involved in renewable energy, technology, and infrastructure sectors, with a market capitalization of approximately NOK 8.64 billion.
Operations: Arendals Fossekompani derives its revenue primarily from segments such as ENRX, NSSL Global, and Tekna. The company's gross profit margin has shown variability, reaching 65.83% in recent periods. Operating expenses are a significant component of the cost structure, with general and administrative expenses consistently being a large portion of these costs.
PE: 20.4x
Arendals Fossekompani stands out in the European investment landscape due to its recent insider confidence, highlighted by their Executive Vice President purchasing 9,000 shares for approximately NOK 1.48 million. This move reflects a significant 19% increase in their holdings, signaling potential optimism about future prospects. Despite relying entirely on external borrowing, the company reported impressive financial growth for the year ending December 2024, with net income soaring to NOK 2.6 billion from NOK 40 million previously. Additionally, they affirmed a cash dividend of NOK 1 per share in February 2025, underlining shareholder value focus amidst volatile funding dynamics.
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