Small Companies

It trades 35 per cent below book value even though its two largest investments are growing

The group is reducing debt, recycling cash into high-margin activities and is on a forward PE ratio of four

It trades on a deep discount to NAV, but liquidity is an issue

The two Trinidadian oil companies have agreed to combine their businesses, a deal that makes compelling strategic sense

Shares are down 20 per cent and the group needs strong earnings recovery and to deleverage for investors to be satisfied

The well-capitalised lender to small property developers adopted a cautious approach last year, but it could see earnings recover sharply when interest rates are cut

A workflow management software group is accelerating its move to profitability and expanding its offering to exploit AI-driven capabilities and internet of things (IoT) automation

It is not immune to falling recruitment, but a single-digit cash-adjusted PE ratio suggests the selling is going too far

Adjust for net cash following a recent disposal and a deferred consideration and the retained business is priced on one times cash profit – a bargain basement rating

London-based social and digital media group has been transformed by an astute acquisition and is cashed up to do more deals, too