Amid renewed trade and geopolitical uncertainty, European markets have seen a downturn, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending 0.98% lower. Despite this challenging environment, business activity in the eurozone remains positive, buoyed by increased new orders and heightened optimism in the business outlook. In such a fluctuating market landscape, identifying promising small-cap stocks often involves looking for companies with solid fundamentals and potential for growth that may be overlooked due to broader market conditions.

Name

PE

PS

Discount to Fair Value

Value Rating

Gamma Communications

12.5x

1.3x

46.88%

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Speedy Hire

NA

0.3x

41.05%

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Norcros

16.4x

0.9x

30.54%

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Eurocell

16.8x

0.3x

33.56%

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M&C Saatchi

22.6x

0.4x

47.53%

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Eastnine

12.7x

8.0x

47.11%

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Hargreaves Services

16.6x

0.9x

20.82%

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Young’s Brewery

45.6x

1.0x

33.65%

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CVS Group

48.8x

1.4x

21.74%

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Senior

32.5x

1.0x

12.48%

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Overview: Grainger is a UK-based residential property company focusing on the Private Rented Sector and reversionary business, with a market capitalization of approximately Β£2.10 billion.

Operations: The company’s revenue primarily comes from the Private Rented Sector (Β£162 million) and Reversionary segments (Β£98.7 million). Over time, it has experienced fluctuations in its net income margin, with a notable peak at 77.12% and a recent decline to 4.56%. Operating expenses have shown variability, impacting overall profitability alongside non-operating expenses that have occasionally been negative, contributing positively to net income.

PE: 7.1x

Grainger, a European property company, is navigating funding challenges with its reliance on external borrowing. Despite forecasts of a 2.1% annual earnings decline over the next three years, Grainger’s strategic investments in Build to Rent (BTR) projects, like the Β£75 million Guildford Station scheme and the Β£68.4 million Chiswick Reach development, highlight growth potential through well-connected housing initiatives. Insider confidence is evident from recent share purchases by executives in January 2026, signaling belief in future prospects despite current financial pressures.

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