Top UK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership August 2024

The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has recently faced challenges, closing lower amid weak trade data from China and global economic uncertainties. Despite these headwinds, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer unique investment opportunities due to their alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

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

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Filtronic (AIM:FTC)	28.6%	33.5%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)	12.1%	73.8%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)	26.7%	23.7%
Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW)	23.9%	14.7%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)	31.9%	27.9%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)	10.8%	33.3%
Belluscura (AIM:BELL)	36.1%	113.4%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)	24.4%	142.7%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)	27.6%	188.7%
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)	11.9%	27.5%

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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 £1.82 billion.

Operations: Energean's revenue from oil and gas exploration and production is $1.42 billion.

Insider Ownership: 10.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 14.6% p.a.

Energean has demonstrated significant growth, with earnings surging by 970.8% over the past year and a forecasted annual profit growth of 14.6%. The company is trading at 52.4% below its estimated fair value and analysts expect a price rise of 36.3%. Despite high debt levels, Energean's revenue is projected to grow faster than the UK market at 11% per year. Recent expansions include successful start-ups in Italy and new projects in Israel, enhancing long-term production capabilities.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Energean.
• Our valuation report here indicates Energean may be undervalued.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a market cap of £272.33 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segment comprises $123.51 million from the exploration and production of oil and gas in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Insider Ownership: 12.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 73.8% p.a.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum is forecast to achieve profitability within the next three years, with revenue expected to grow at 36% annually, significantly outpacing the UK market. Recent earnings results show a turnaround from a net loss of US$2.87 million to a net income of US$0.44 million for H1 2024. The company also announced an interim dividend and extended its buyback plan, reflecting confidence in future growth and shareholder value enhancement.

• Dive into the specifics of Gulf Keystone Petroleum here with our thorough growth forecast report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Gulf Keystone Petroleum may be overvalued.

PPHE Hotel Group (LSE:PPH)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: PPHE Hotel Group Limited owns, co-owns, develops, leases, operates, and franchises full-service upscale and lifestyle hotels across several European countries with a market cap of £566.70 million.

Operations: Revenue segments (in millions of £) for PPHE Hotel Group include Management and Central Services (£48.27M), Owned Hotel Operations in Croatia (£78.38M), the United Kingdom (£235.31M), the Netherlands (£63.30M), and Germany, Hungary, and Serbia (£22.76M).

Insider Ownership: 14.8%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 26% p.a.

PPHE Hotel Group is a growth company with high insider ownership, trading at 67.5% below its estimated fair value. Despite a slight dip in net income to £3.37 million for H1 2024, earnings are forecast to grow significantly by 26% annually over the next three years, outpacing the UK market's growth rate. The company has initiated share repurchases and announced an interim dividend of 17 pence per share, indicating strong confidence in future prospects and shareholder returns.

• Click here to discover the nuances of PPHE Hotel Group with our detailed analytical future growth report.
• The analysis detailed in our PPHE Hotel Group valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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