As European markets grapple with trade tariff concerns and monetary policy uncertainties, the STOXX Europe 600 Index recently dipped by 1.23%, reflecting a cautious sentiment among investors. Despite these challenges, small-cap stocks in Europe present intriguing opportunities, particularly when insider activity suggests confidence from those closest to the companies. In such an environment, identifying stocks that exhibit both potential for growth and strong insider involvement can be key to navigating market volatility effectively.
Name
PE
PS
Discount to Fair Value
Value Rating
Bytes Technology Group
19.3x
4.9x
23.96%
★★★★★★
Macfarlane Group
10.4x
0.6x
41.22%
★★★★★★
4imprint Group
12.4x
1.1x
47.97%
★★★★★★
J D Wetherspoon
14.4x
0.3x
38.56%
★★★★★★
Robert Walters
NA
0.2x
45.77%
★★★★★☆
Speedy Hire
NA
0.2x
25.65%
★★★★★☆
Gamma Communications
21.7x
2.2x
37.99%
★★★★☆☆
Nyab
22.1x
1.1x
41.10%
★★★★☆☆
Franchise Brands
39.0x
2.0x
25.90%
★★★★☆☆
Optima Health
NA
1.6x
42.25%
★★★★☆☆
Click here to see the full list of 57 stocks from our Undervalued European Small Caps With Insider Buying screener.
We’ll examine a selection from our screener results.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: NewRiver REIT is a UK-based real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, managing, and developing retail and leisure properties across the United Kingdom, with a market capitalization of approximately £0.27 billion.
Operations: NewRiver REIT’s revenue streams are primarily driven by its gross profit, which has shown a notable trend with a recent gross profit margin of 71.32% as of September 2024. The company’s cost structure includes significant general and administrative expenses, which were £13.7 million in the same period. Additionally, non-operating expenses have varied significantly over time, impacting net income results.
PE: 24.4x
NewRiver REIT, a smaller European stock, is tapping into new growth avenues. Recently partnering with Royal Mail to install parcel lockers across 60 shopping centres and retail parks, NewRiver aims to boost foot traffic and revenue. A new Sainsbury’s lease at Cuckoo Bridge Retail Park highlights strategic leasing efforts, improving rental terms by 60%. Despite past shareholder dilution and reliance on external borrowing for funding, earnings are projected to grow by 48% annually.
LSE:NRR Share price vs Value as at Mar 2025
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering, providing products and services primarily for the steel and foundry industries, with a market capitalization of approximately £1.5 billion.
Operations: The company’s revenue is primarily driven by its Steel – Flow Control and Advanced Refractories segments, contributing significantly to the overall total. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown a trend of being around 27-28%. Operating expenses are a notable part of the cost structure, with general and administrative expenses consistently forming a substantial portion.
PE: 11.3x
Vesuvius, a smaller European stock, has caught attention with its strategic moves. The company recently completed a share repurchase of nearly 3 million shares for £15.5 million, indicating potential value recognition by the management. Insider confidence is evident as they have been actively purchasing shares over the past months. Despite relying on external borrowing for funding, Vesuvius is poised for growth with earnings projected to increase by 12% annually. A proposed dividend hike further enhances its appeal to investors seeking income alongside growth prospects.
LSE:VSVS Share price vs Value as at Mar 2025
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★☆☆☆
Overview: FastPartner is a real estate company focused on property management across multiple regions, with a market capitalization of approximately SEK 10.65 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through property management across three regions, with Region 1 contributing the largest portion. Over recent periods, the gross profit margin has shown a slight upward trend, reaching 71.45% by September 2023. Operating expenses have remained relatively stable around SEK 46 million to SEK 47 million in recent quarters. Non-operating expenses have fluctuated significantly, impacting net income margins which turned negative in several periods before returning to positive territory by December 2024.
PE: 17.0x
FastPartner, a European stock with a smaller market capitalization, recently reported improved financial results. For Q4 2024, sales reached SEK 566.2 million and net income was SEK 159.2 million, marking a substantial turnaround from the previous year’s loss. Annual sales hit SEK 2.29 billion with net income of SEK 648 million. Insider confidence is evident as insiders purchased shares in February 2025, suggesting belief in future growth despite reliance on higher-risk external funding and insufficient earnings to cover interest payments fully.
OM:FPAR A Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include LSE:NRR LSE:VSVS and OM:FPAR A.
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