The week’s best buys
4imprint Group The Daily Telegraph
4imprint supplies promotional items, such as branded pens, to the US and has scope to grow in a fragmented market. Capital-light but cash generative, with the capacity to pay special dividends. Buy. £17.68.
Coats Group The Daily Telegraph
This “venerable” industrial threads maker holds strong market positions, and counts Nike, Ikea and Michelin among its customers. Restructuring has resulted in rising sales and profits, and falling debt. Buy. 79.5p.
Fuller Smith & Turner Investors Chronicle
A “stalwart” in the industry, the brewer and pub operator is well placed to withstand rising wage costs and business rate hikes. Sales and profits are up, thanks to improved efficiencies and sensible management. Buy. £10.20.
Moneysupermarket.com The Sunday Times
The price comparison website has had a “bumpy decade”, yet still has “untapped potential”. Despite regulatory concerns, there’s scope to expand into other areas, such as car finance and home services bundles. Buy. 320.9p.
Onesavings Bank Investors Chronicle
This challenger bank is benefiting from a “prudent” approach to lending. “Solid demand” for mortgages from professional landlords and increased commercial lending are driving growth. Buy. 399.6p.
ZPG The Mail on Sunday
The owner of property website Zoopla is acquiring Ravensworth, which provides marketing materials to estate agents. Liberum believes this will strengthen its ability to cross-sell products. Buy. 352.5p.