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3 UK Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership To Watch

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Over the last 7 days, the United Kingdom market has dropped 3.4%, but it remains up by 4.4% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 14% annually. In this fluctuating environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer a unique blend of potential and confidence for investors seeking stability and long-term gains.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Filtronic (AIM:FTC)28.6%33.5%
Plant Health Care (AIM:PHC)34.4%121.3%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)12.1%74.6%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)26.7%23.5%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)31.9%27.9%
Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW)23.9%14.7%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)10.8%33.3%
Belluscura (AIM:BELL)39.5%117.8%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)27.6%173.3%
Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)38.4%53.8%

Click here to see the full list of 66 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Franchise Brands (AIM:FRAN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Franchise Brands plc, with a market cap of £334.47 million, operates through its subsidiaries in franchising and related activities across the United Kingdom, North America, and Europe.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Azura (£0.75 million), Pirtek (£41.95 million), B2C Division (£6.11 million), Water & Waste (£48.88 million), and Filta International (£27.12 million).

Insider Ownership: 29.8%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 11.5% p.a.

Franchise Brands, a growth company with high insider ownership in the UK, is expected to see its earnings grow significantly at 40.7% per year, outpacing the UK market's 13.5%. Revenue is forecast to increase by 11.5% annually. Insiders have been buying more shares recently, indicating confidence despite profit margins declining from 11.6% to 2.5%. The stock trades at a significant discount of 51.6% below estimated fair value and analysts predict an 85.8% price rise.

AIM:FRAN Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
AIM:FRAN Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

Property Franchise Group (AIM:TPFG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: The Property Franchise Group PLC manages and leases residential real estate properties in the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £276.74 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from two primary segments: Financial Services (£1.50 million) and Property Franchising (£25.78 million).

Insider Ownership: 13.5%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 44.7% p.a.

Property Franchise Group is expected to see substantial earnings growth of 36.71% annually, significantly outpacing the UK market's 13.5%. Revenue is forecast to grow at an impressive 44.7% per year, also surpassing market averages. Despite a recent history of shareholder dilution and an unstable dividend track record, the stock trades at a considerable discount of 61.9% below estimated fair value. Recent CFO retirement plans indicate a well-structured transition period for leadership continuity.

AIM:TPFG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
AIM:TPFG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: LSL Property Services plc, with a market cap of £347.06 million, provides business-to-business services to mortgage intermediaries and estate agency franchisees, as well as valuation services to lenders in the United Kingdom.

Operations: LSL generates revenue from three primary segments: Financial Services (£51.69 million), Surveying and Valuation (£67.83 million), and Estate Agency (£24.89 million).

Insider Ownership: 10.8%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 11% p.a.

LSL Property Services shows strong growth potential, with earnings forecasted to grow 33.3% annually, significantly outpacing the UK market's 13.5%. Despite a dividend yield of 3.37% not being well covered by earnings or free cash flows, the stock trades at a significant discount of 53.6% below estimated fair value. Recent board changes include appointing Michael Stoop as Non-Executive Director, bringing extensive industry experience from roles at Winkworth and Legal & General.

LSE:LSL Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
LSE:LSL Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

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