UK Exchange: Auction Technology Group And 2 More Stocks Estimated To Be Trading Below Fair Value

The UK stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic uncertainties. In such a volatile environment, identifying stocks that are trading below their fair value can present potential opportunities for investors seeking to navigate these conditions.

Click here to see the full list of 56 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let’s uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Overview: Auction Technology Group plc operates online auction marketplaces in the United Kingdom, North America, and Germany, with a market cap of £572.05 million.

Operations: Revenue segments for Auction Technology Group plc include Content generating $3.90 million, Auction Services at $9.81 million, Arts and Antiques (A&A) contributing $89.24 million, and Industrial and Commercial (I&C) with $73.06 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 44.3%

Auction Technology Group appears undervalued based on cash flows, trading at 44.3% below its estimated fair value of £8.43 per share. Despite a forecasted slower revenue growth of 6.2% annually, earnings are expected to grow significantly by 33.5% per year, outpacing the UK market average of 14.4%. Recent guidance indicates a revenue increase to $174 million for 2024, while board changes include Tom Hargreaves stepping down as CFO early next year.

Overview: Genel Energy plc is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with a market cap of £216.20 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its production segment, amounting to $74.40 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 46.7%

Genel Energy is trading at £0.78, significantly undervalued compared to its estimated fair value of £1.46, with analysts agreeing on a potential price increase of 23.7%. Despite reporting a net loss of US$21.9 million for the first half of 2024, earnings are projected to grow by 56.49% annually, and revenue is expected to rise by 15.4% per year—outpacing UK market growth forecasts—though return on equity remains low at an anticipated 9.5%.

Story Continues

Overview: Pinewood Technologies Group PLC is a cloud-based dealer management software provider serving the automotive industry in the UK and internationally, with a market cap of £281.36 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of £22.62 million from its software solutions offered to the automotive sector.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 39.7%

Pinewood Technologies Group, priced at £3.36, is trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value of £5.58, with analysts predicting a 54.1% price increase. Despite recent shareholder dilution and a drop in net income to £5 million for H1 2024 from £26.9 million the previous year, earnings are projected to grow significantly at 25.09% annually over the next three years, outpacing UK market growth forecasts of 14.4%.

• Get an in-depth perspective on all 56 Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows by using our screener here.

• Shareholder in one or more of these companies? Ensure you’re never caught off-guard by adding your portfolio in Simply Wall St for timely alerts on significant stock developments.

• Take control of your financial future using Simply Wall St, offering free, in-depth knowledge of international markets to every investor.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include LSE:ATG LSE:GENL and LSE:PINE.

Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com