James Cropper And 2 Other Promising UK Penny Stocks

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Mon, November 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM EST 4 min read

The United Kingdom’s stock market recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices slipping due to weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic interdependencies. In such fluctuating markets, identifying stocks with strong financial foundations becomes crucial for investors seeking stability and growth potential. Although the term “penny stocks” may sound outdated, these smaller or newer companies can offer unique opportunities for growth when backed by robust balance sheets and solid fundamentals.

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: James Cropper PLC is a company that manufactures and sells paper products and advanced materials, with a market cap of £31.53 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its Paper & Packaging segment, which accounts for £63.66 million, and its Advanced Materials segment, contributing £35.69 million.

Market Cap: £31.53M

James Cropper PLC, with a market cap of £31.53 million, has shown recent improvement in financial performance, reporting a net income of £2.04 million for the half year ended September 2025 compared to a loss last year. Despite being unprofitable overall and having an increased debt to equity ratio from 42.4% to 89.9% over five years, its short-term assets exceed both short and long-term liabilities. The company trades at an attractive value relative to peers and is forecasted for significant earnings growth at 72.8% per year, though interest coverage remains weak with EBIT only covering interest payments by 1.9 times.

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Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: The Pebble Group plc, with a market cap of £69.85 million, provides technology solutions, products, and services to the promotional merchandise industry across the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, North America, and internationally.