Insider Action In European Markets Highlights 3 Undervalued Small Caps

AIM:MTL Ownership Breakdown as at May 2025

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 €2.49 billion.

Operations: EL.En’s revenue streams have shown fluctuations, with the most recent quarter reporting €575.87 million in revenue. The company’s cost of goods sold (COGS) was €333.29 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of 42.12%. Operating expenses, including general and administrative costs, impact its net income figures. The net income margin has varied over time, reflecting changes in both operating efficiency and non-operating expenses.

PE: 13.7x

EL.En., a European laser technology company, has been navigating a volatile share price over the past three months. Despite this, insider confidence is evident as they purchased 15,000 shares valued at €145,198 in March 2025. The company’s sales increased to €140.9 million in Q1 2025 from €129.56 million the previous year, reflecting modest growth potential with earnings forecasted to rise by 4.05% annually. However, reliance on external borrowing poses higher risk compared to customer deposits.

BIT:ELN Ownership Breakdown as at May 2025

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Foxtons Group operates as a real estate agency primarily in London, focusing on property sales, lettings, and financial services with a market capitalization of approximately £0.12 billion.

Operations: Foxtons Group’s revenue primarily comes from its Lettings segment, contributing £106.03 million, followed by Sales and Financial Services at £48.57 million and £9.33 million respectively. The company has seen fluctuations in its net income margin, which was 8.54% as of December 2024, after experiencing negative margins in previous years like -15.42% in December 2018. Operating expenses have been a significant part of the cost structure, with recent figures showing £85.06 million for the period ending December 2024.

PE: 13.5x

Foxtons Group, a smaller player in Europe’s market, recently reported a revenue increase to £44.1 million for Q1 2025 from £35.7 million the previous year, showcasing potential growth momentum. The company also announced a share repurchase program starting April 8, 2025, indicating confidence in its market positioning. Additionally, insider confidence is evident through recent purchases of shares by company insiders earlier this year. With earnings projected to grow annually by 12%, Foxtons shows promise despite relying on external borrowing for funding.

LSE:FOXT Share price vs Value as at May 2025

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Companies discussed in this article include AIM:MTL BIT:ELN and LSE:FOXT.

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