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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