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3 Top Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On The UK Exchange

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Over the last 7 days, the market has dropped 2.0%. In contrast to the last week, the market is up 5.0% over the past year, with earnings forecast to grow by 14% annually. In this context, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be crucial as it often signals confidence in long-term prospects and alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Filtronic (AIM:FTC)28.6%33.5%
Plant Health Care (AIM:PHC)34.7%121.3%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)12.1%74.6%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)26.7%23.5%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)31.9%27.9%
Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW)23.9%14.7%
Belluscura (AIM:BELL)39.5%117.8%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)27.6%173.3%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)24.4%142.7%
Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)38.4%53.8%

Click here to see the full list of 66 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Craneware (AIM:CRW)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Craneware plc, with a market cap of £821.41 million, develops, licenses, and supports computer software for the healthcare industry in the United States.

Operations: Revenue from healthcare software amounts to $180.56 million.

Insider Ownership: 17%

Craneware, a growth company with high insider ownership, is forecasted to achieve significant annual earnings growth of 29.39% over the next three years, outpacing the UK market's 13.5%. Despite a lower projected Return on Equity of 11.2%, Craneware's revenue is expected to grow at 6.7% annually, faster than the market average. Recent strategic collaborations with Microsoft enhance its innovation capabilities and market reach through Azure Marketplace integrations and AI advancements in healthcare solutions.

AIM:CRW Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
AIM:CRW Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Judges Scientific plc designs, manufactures, and sells scientific instruments with a market cap of £664.13 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from two main segments: Vacuum (£63.60 million) and Materials Sciences (£72.50 million).

Insider Ownership: 11.9%

Judges Scientific, characterized by high insider ownership, is projected to achieve significant annual earnings growth of 26.22% over the next three years, surpassing the UK market's 13.5%. Despite a recent decline in profit margins from 11% to 7%, analysts agree that its stock price will rise by 20.1%. Recent changes in company bylaws and a final dividend increase to £0.68 per share were approved at the May AGM, reflecting strong governance and shareholder returns.

AIM:JDG Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
AIM:JDG Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

Property Franchise Group (AIM:TPFG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: The Property Franchise Group PLC, with a market cap of £288.58 million, manages and leases residential real estate properties in the United Kingdom.

Operations: The company generates revenue from two main segments: Property Franchising (£25.78 million) and Financial Services (£1.50 million).

Insider Ownership: 13.5%

Property Franchise Group, with substantial insider ownership, is forecasted to achieve significant annual earnings growth of 36.7% over the next three years, outpacing the UK market's 13.5%. Despite recent shareholder dilution and an unstable dividend track record, its revenue is expected to grow at a robust rate of 44.7% per year. The company recently announced CFO David Raggett's planned retirement in 2025, ensuring a smooth transition period for leadership continuity.

AIM:TPFG Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
AIM:TPFG Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

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