Top UK Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership September 2024

Over the last 7 days, the United Kingdom market has remained flat, though it is up 10% over the past year and earnings are expected to grow by 14% per annum over the next few years. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the business.

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

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Filtronic (AIM:FTC)	28.6%	33.5%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)	27.6%	23.7%
Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW)	23.9%	14.7%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)	31.7%	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%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)	12.1%	80.6%

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Franchise Brands (AIM:FRAN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Franchise Brands plc, with a market cap of £355.61 million, operates in franchising and related activities across the United Kingdom, North America, and Europe through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Revenue segments for Franchise Brands plc 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: 26.6%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 11.5% p.a.

Franchise Brands has seen substantial insider buying over the past three months, indicating confidence in its future. Despite a dip in net profit margin from 11.6% to 2.5%, earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 40.65% per year, outpacing the UK market's average of 14.3%. Recent executive changes include appointing Andrew Mallows as Interim CFO and Mark Boxall as COO, suggesting strategic shifts aimed at bolstering operational efficiency and growth prospects.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Franchise Brands with our comprehensive analyst estimates report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Franchise Brands' share price might be on the cheaper side.

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 £1.78 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its oil and gas exploration and production segment, which generated $1.42 billion.

Insider Ownership: 10.6%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 11% p.a.

Energean's revenue is forecast to grow 11% annually, outpacing the UK market. Despite high debt levels and past shareholder dilution, earnings are expected to grow 14.6% per year, surpassing the market average. Recent business expansions include the Cassiopea field in Italy and Katlan project in Israel, signaling strong growth potential. Insiders have shown confidence with net buying activity over the past three months. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Energean.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Energean shares in the market.

TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: TBC Bank Group PLC, with a market cap of £1.70 billion, offers banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing services to corporate and individual customers in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.

Operations: Revenue Segments (in millions of GEL): Uzbekistan Operations: 236.42, Segment Adjustment: 2132.38

Insider Ownership: 17.6%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 18.9% p.a.

TBC Bank Group's revenue is forecast to grow 18.9% annually, significantly outpacing the UK market. Despite past shareholder dilution and an unstable dividend track record, earnings are expected to grow 15.3% per year, surpassing the market average. Recent earnings reports show net income of GEL 617.4 million for H1 2024, up from GEL 537.46 million a year ago. The stock trades at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value, indicating potential upside for investors.

• Get an in-depth perspective on TBC Bank Group's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that TBC Bank Group is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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