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3 UK Growth Stocks With Insider Ownership Up To 38%
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index recently experienced a downturn, influenced by weak trade data from China and declining commodity prices. In such fluctuating market conditions, identifying growth companies with substantial insider ownership can be crucial, as it often signals confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom
Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
Filtronic (AIM:FTC) | 28.6% | 33.5% |
Plant Health Care (AIM:PHC) | 34.2% | 121.3% |
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) | 12.1% | 74.6% |
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC) | 26.7% | 23.5% |
Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW) | 23.9% | 14.7% |
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL) | 10.8% | 33.3% |
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90) | 24.4% | 142.7% |
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL) | 27.6% | 173.3% |
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG) | 11.9% | 27.5% |
Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC) | 38.4% | 53.8% |
Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
Energean (LSE:ENOG)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Energean plc is involved in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas, with a market cap of £1.75 billion.
Operations: Energean's revenue from oil and gas exploration and production is $1.42 billion.
Insider Ownership: 10.6%
Energean, a growth company with high insider ownership, has seen more shares bought than sold by insiders in the past three months. Despite this, shareholders experienced dilution over the past year. The company's earnings are forecast to grow 14.56% annually, outpacing the UK market's 14.4%. Recent expansions include the Cassiopea field start-up and FID for Israel's Katlan project. However, its dividend of 9.61% is not well covered by earnings or free cash flows.
- Dive into the specifics of Energean here with our thorough growth forecast report.
- Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Energean is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.
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 deposits across Peru, Argentina, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile with a market cap of £991.88 million.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include $242.46 million from San Jose, $396.64 million from Inmaculada, and $54.05 million from Pallancata.
Insider Ownership: 38.4%
Hochschild Mining has seen substantial insider buying over the past three months, with no significant insider selling. The company is forecast to grow earnings by 53.78% annually and is expected to become profitable within three years, outperforming the average market growth. Recent production guidance for 2024 remains strong, with gold equivalent ounces between 343,000-360,000. Trading at 36.6% below its estimated fair value, Hochschild's revenue growth of 11.1% per year surpasses the UK market's average of 3.7%.
- Get an in-depth perspective on Hochschild Mining's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
- According our valuation report, there's an indication that Hochschild Mining's share price might be on the cheaper side.
International Workplace Group (LSE:IWG)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: International Workplace Group plc, with a market cap of £1.80 billion, offers workspace solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific through its subsidiaries.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include $400.56 million from Worka, $1.29 billion from the Americas, $341.30 million from the Asia Pacific, and $1.69 billion from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Insider Ownership: 25.2%
International Workplace Group (IWG) has shown promising signs of growth, with earnings forecasted to increase by 115.85% annually and revenue expected to grow at 7.7% per year, outpacing the UK market's average growth rate. Recent financial results indicate a turnaround, reporting a net income of US$16 million for H1 2024 compared to a net loss last year. Insiders have been buying more shares than selling in the past three months, reflecting confidence in the company's future prospects.
- Navigate through the intricacies of International Workplace Group with our comprehensive analyst estimates report here.
- Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, International Workplace Group's share price might be too pessimistic.
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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.The analysis only considers stock directly held by insiders. It does not include indirectly owned stock through other vehicles such as corporate and/or trust entities. All forecast revenue and earnings growth rates quoted are in terms of annualised (per annum) growth rates over 1-3 years.
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About LSE:HOC
Hochschild Mining
A precious metals company, engages in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver deposits in Peru, Argentina, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile.
High growth potential and fair value.