As European markets navigate the aftermath of the U.S. federal government reopening, with indices like Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 showing gains, small-cap stocks in Europe are drawing attention amid cooling sentiment on artificial intelligence. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap investments often involves looking for companies that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth despite broader economic uncertainties.
Name
PE
PS
Discount to Fair Value
Value Rating
Cairn Homes
11.8x
1.5x
31.51%
★★★★★★
Eurocell
16.6x
0.3x
39.79%
★★★★★☆
Bytes Technology Group
15.7x
3.8x
27.14%
★★★★★☆
Foxtons Group
10.3x
0.9x
40.89%
★★★★★☆
Speedy Hire
NA
0.3x
26.25%
★★★★★☆
Tokmanni Group Oyj
10.9x
0.2x
46.47%
★★★★★☆
Senior
24.2x
0.8x
27.41%
★★★★★☆
Eastnine
11.7x
7.4x
49.68%
★★★★☆☆
Social Housing REIT
NA
6.7x
38.52%
★★★★☆☆
Fiskars Oyj Abp
40.3x
0.9x
23.65%
★★★☆☆☆
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: James Halstead is a company engaged in the manufacture and distribution of flooring products, with a market capitalization of £1.02 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the manufacture and distribution of flooring products, with recent revenue reported at £261.97 million. Operating expenses, including sales and marketing costs of £48.83 million, significantly impact net income, which stands at £40.61 million for the latest period. The gross profit margin has shown variability over time but is currently at 44.50%.
PE: 13.9x
James Halstead, a European flooring manufacturer, presents an intriguing opportunity in the small-cap space. Despite a slight dip in sales to £261.97 million for the year ending June 2025, insider confidence is evident with recent share purchases. The company maintains a consistent dividend growth streak, proposing a record final dividend of 6.05 pence for December 2025. Earnings are projected to grow annually by 4.22%, suggesting potential value amidst its external borrowing reliance.
AIM:JHD Share price vs Value as at Nov 2025
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Qt Group Oyj is a technology company specializing in software development tools, with operations focused on providing solutions for creating cross-platform applications, and it has a market capitalization of approximately €1.41 billion.
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