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3 UK Growth Stocks With Up To 38% Insider Ownership

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Over the last 7 days, the UK market has remained flat, but it has shown an 8.8% increase over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 14% annually. In this context of steady growth and optimistic projections, identifying companies with high insider ownership can be a strategic approach as it often signals strong alignment between management and shareholder interests.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)12.2%82.5%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)27.6%23.7%
Gaming Realms (AIM:GMR)20.1%22.1%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)10.8%28.2%
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)10.6%23%
Enteq Technologies (AIM:NTQ)20%53.8%
Facilities by ADF (AIM:ADF)22.7%144.7%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)31.9%29.0%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)24.4%166.8%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)19.8%29.6%

Click here to see the full list of 62 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

RWS Holdings (AIM:RWS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: RWS Holdings plc offers technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services with a market cap of £589.90 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from four main segments: IP Services (£105.10 million), Language Services (£325.40 million), Regulated Industry (£149.40 million), and Language & Content Technology (£137.90 million).

Insider Ownership: 24.6%

RWS Holdings is forecast to achieve profitability within three years, surpassing average market growth expectations. Despite trading at 72.9% below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 7.66% isn't well supported by earnings or cash flow. Revenue growth is projected at 4.2% annually, slightly above the UK market rate but below high-growth benchmarks. Recent leadership changes include Jacqui Taylor as Chief People Officer and Mark Lawyer leading Regulated Industries & Linguistic AI initiatives, potentially enhancing strategic direction and operational efficiency.

AIM:RWS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hochschild Mining plc is a precious metals company involved in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver across several countries including Peru, Argentina, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile with a market cap of £1.12 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its San Jose segment, contributing $266.70 million, and its Inmaculada segment, generating $451.91 million.

Insider Ownership: 38.4%

Hochschild Mining recently became profitable, reporting a net income of US$39.52 million for H1 2024, contrasting with a loss last year. Despite high debt levels and share price volatility, earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 49.8% annually, outpacing the UK market average. Revenue growth is projected at 8.1% per year, faster than the market but below high-growth benchmarks. The stock trades at 57.3% below its estimated fair value without recent insider trading activity noted.

LSE:HOC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: TBC Bank Group PLC operates in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan offering banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing services to both corporate and individual customers with a market cap of £1.47 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include GEL 2.13 billion from segment adjustments and GEL 236.42 million from Uzbekistan operations.

Insider Ownership: 17.6%

TBC Bank Group shows strong growth potential with earnings expected to increase 15.3% annually, outpacing the UK market average of 14%. Revenue is projected to grow at 18.9% per year, surpassing the market's 3.6%. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and offers good relative value compared to peers. Recent executive changes include appointing Giorgi Giguashvili as Company Secretary, enhancing corporate governance expertise. No recent insider trading activity was reported.

LSE:TBCG Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

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