Solid State Leads These 3 UK Penny Stocks To Consider

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Wed, December 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM EST 4 min read

The United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 index recently faced a downturn, impacted by weak trade data from China and declining commodity prices, highlighting the interconnectedness of global markets. In such fluctuating conditions, investors may turn their attention to penny stocks—an investment area that remains relevant despite its somewhat outdated terminology. These smaller or newer companies can offer unique opportunities when backed by strong financials, potentially providing both value and growth that larger firms might overlook.

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

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

Overview: Solid State plc, with a market cap of £89.24 million, designs, manufactures, distributes and supplies electronic equipment across the United Kingdom and internationally.

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Market Cap: £89.24M

Solid State plc, with a market cap of £89.24 million, has shown resilience despite a challenging year marked by a large one-off loss impacting its financial results. The company reported improved sales of £85.65 million for the half-year ended September 2025, up from £61.78 million the previous year, and net income rose to £2.89 million from £0.975 million. While profit margins have declined to 1.6% from last year’s 3.9%, debt is well-covered by cash flow and interest payments are secure with EBIT coverage at 5.6x. Recent board changes include appointing Victor Chavez CBE as Non-Executive Deputy Chairman to bolster leadership stability following CEO Gary Marsh’s passing.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Solid State’s financial health report.

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

Overview: Volex plc is a company that manufactures and sells power and connectivity products across North America, Europe, and Asia with a market cap of £753.32 million.