3 UK Growth Companies With Significant Insider Ownership

In the last week, the United Kingdom market has been flat, but it has risen by 7.0% over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 14% annually in the coming years. In this context of steady growth expectations, companies with significant insider ownership can be appealing as they often indicate confidence from those closest to the business and may align management interests with shareholder goals.

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

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)	27.6%	23.7%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)	10.8%	28.2%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)	31.8%	27.9%
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)	10.6%	23%
Enteq Technologies (AIM:NTQ)	20%	53.8%
Facilities by ADF (AIM:ADF)	22.7%	144.7%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)	24.4%	166.8%
Petrofac (LSE:PFC)	16.5%	130.6%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)	19.8%	29.6%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)	12.2%	80.6%

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) plc, with a market cap of £418.45 million, offers mortgage advice services across the United Kingdom through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from the provision of financial services, totaling £243.31 million.

Insider Ownership: 19.8%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 15.3% p.a.

Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) demonstrates significant growth potential with earnings forecasted to grow at 29.6% annually, outpacing the UK market. Despite a volatile share price recently, insider confidence remains strong as substantial shares have been bought over the past three months. However, recent earnings have declined to £3.7 million for H1 2024 from £6.42 million a year ago, and dividends are not well covered by earnings, indicating potential financial strain amidst its growth trajectory.

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• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings)'s share price might be on the expensive side.

Genel Energy (LSE:GENL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Genel Energy plc is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with a market cap of £215.09 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its production segment, amounting to $74.40 million.

Insider Ownership: 25.7%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 14.5% p.a.

Genel Energy shows promising growth with expected revenue increase of 14.5% annually, surpassing the UK market's average. Insiders have notably increased their holdings recently, signaling confidence despite a reported net loss of US$21.9 million in H1 2024. The company is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and analysts predict a stock price rise of 29.7%. Recent board appointments may bolster strategic direction amidst this growth potential.

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

Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited is involved in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a market cap of £292.79 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its exploration and production activities in the oil and gas sector, amounting to $115.15 million.

Insider Ownership: 12.2%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 42.8% p.a.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum is poised for growth, with projected revenue expansion of 42.8% annually, outpacing the UK market. The company is trading significantly below its estimated fair value and anticipates becoming profitable within three years. Insider confidence remains strong, evidenced by substantial insider buying recently and no major share sales. Recent board restructuring, including key appointments like David Thomas as Chair of the Nomination Committee, aligns with strategic growth aspirations despite past leadership changes.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Gulf Keystone Petroleum implies its share price may be too high.

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