UK Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership For February 2025

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China, highlighting the interconnectedness of global economies. In such a volatile environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the business best.

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

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)	12.2%	109.4%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)	34.9%	27%
Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW)	23.8%	23.1%
ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI)	16.8%	25.7%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)	10.4%	26.9%
Facilities by ADF (AIM:ADF)	13.2%	190%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)	19.8%	25.4%
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)	10.7%	23.7%
Getech Group (AIM:GTC)	11.8%	114.5%
Anglo Asian Mining (AIM:AAZ)	40%	189.1%

Click here to see the full list of 61 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Equals Group (AIM:EQLS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Equals Group plc operates in the United Kingdom, providing payment platforms to private clients and corporations through services like prepaid currency cards, international money transfers, and current accounts, with a market cap of £259.40 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Banking (£8.26 million), Solutions (£42.15 million), Travel Cash (£0.02 million), Currency Cards (£15.46 million), and International Payments excluding Solutions (£40.71 million).

Insider Ownership: 22.2%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 18.8% p.a.

Equals Group is experiencing significant earnings growth, projected at 32% annually, surpassing the UK market's 14.4%. However, recent developments include an all-cash acquisition agreement leading to its delisting from AIM and re-registration as a private company. Despite substantial insider selling recently, overall insider activity has leaned towards buying over the past three months. Revenue growth is forecasted at 18.8% per year, indicating strong performance relative to the broader market.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Equals Group's earnings growth report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Equals Group's shares may be trading at a premium.

Warpaint London (AIM:W7L)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Warpaint London PLC, with a market cap of £319.11 million, produces and sells cosmetics through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company's revenue is generated from two segments: Close-Out, contributing £2.12 million, and Own Brand, which accounts for £96.72 million.

Insider Ownership: 40%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 16.4% p.a.

Warpaint London demonstrates growth potential with forecasted earnings growth of 15.3% annually, outpacing the UK market's 14.4%. Despite a volatile share price, it trades at 33% below its estimated fair value. Recent insider activity shows substantial buying over the last three months, reinforcing confidence in its prospects. The company completed follow-on equity offerings totaling £15 million and expects revenue to reach approximately £102 million for 2024, indicating strategic capital utilization for expansion.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Warpaint London.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Warpaint London implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Foresight Group Holdings Limited is an infrastructure and private equity manager operating in the United Kingdom, Italy, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, and Australia with a market cap of £448.86 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Infrastructure (£87.79 million), Private Equity (£50.78 million), and Foresight Capital Management (£8.10 million).

Insider Ownership: 34.9%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 11.2% p.a.

Foresight Group Holdings shows robust growth potential with expected earnings growth of 27% annually, surpassing the UK market's 14.4%. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, and recent insider buying suggests confidence in its future prospects. Recent developments include an increased £15 million equity buyback plan and a new role as sub-investment manager for Liontrust Diversified Real Assets fund, enhancing distribution capabilities. Earnings for H1 2025 showed substantial improvement with sales reaching £73.19 million.

• Dive into the specifics of Foresight Group Holdings here with our thorough growth forecast report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Foresight Group Holdings' share price might be too pessimistic.

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