3 Promising UK Penny Stocks With Market Caps Over £100M

Overview: Genel Energy plc is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with a market capitalization of approximately £169.33 million.

Operations: Genel Energy generates revenue primarily from its production segment, which accounts for $72.9 million.

Market Cap: £169.33M

Genel Energy, with a market cap of £169.33M, remains unprofitable but shows signs of financial stability. Despite recent operational disruptions in Kurdistan, the company reported improved earnings for H1 2025, transitioning from a net loss to a modest profit. Its short-term assets significantly surpass liabilities, and cash reserves exceed total debt, suggesting strong liquidity. The management team is experienced with an average tenure of 3.4 years and has successfully reduced the debt-to-equity ratio over five years. However, high share price volatility persists and profitability is not anticipated in the near term despite revenue growth forecasts of 13.62% annually.

LSE:GENL Financial Position Analysis as at Aug 2025

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Overview: Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a retailer specializing in luxury watches and jewelry, operating across the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States with a market cap of £783.70 million.

Operations: The company’s revenue is derived from its operations in the US (£790.10 million) and UK & Europe (£865.90 million).

Market Cap: £783.7M

Watches of Switzerland Group, with a market cap of £783.70 million, has shown stable weekly volatility over the past year and is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value. The company reported full-year sales of £1.65 billion, up from the previous year, though net income decreased slightly to £53.8 million due to one-off losses impacting results. Its debt levels are well-managed with operating cash flow covering 95.3% of debt and interest payments covered 4.8 times by EBIT, although short-term assets do not fully cover long-term liabilities despite exceeding short-term ones significantly.

LSE:WOSG Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Aug 2025

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Companies discussed in this article include AIM:SAA LSE:GENL and LSE:WOSG.

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