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UK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership And Earnings Growth Of At Least 20%

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As the FTSE 100 shows signs of a rebound following recent losses, and with optimism in European markets, investors are closely monitoring shifts in market dynamics. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly compelling, as they often signal strong confidence from those who know the company best – its own leaders.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Plant Health Care (AIM:PHC)26.4%121.3%
Petrofac (LSE:PFC)16.6%124.5%
Getech Group (AIM:GTC)17.2%86.1%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)10.7%47.6%
Spectra Systems (AIM:SPSY)23.1%26.3%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)31.7%30.9%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)26.7%27.9%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)28.5%140.5%
TEAM (AIM:TEAM)25.8%58.6%
Afentra (AIM:AET)38.3%99.2%

Click here to see the full list of 67 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Craneware (AIM:CRW)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Craneware plc, a company engaged in developing, licensing, and supporting software for the healthcare sector primarily in the United States, has a market capitalization of approximately £0.84 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from the healthcare software segment, totaling $180.56 million.

Insider Ownership: 17%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 28.5% p.a.

Craneware, a UK-based company, is poised for notable growth with its revenue expected to increase by 7.3% annually, outpacing the UK market's 3.7%. Earnings are also set to rise significantly, at a rate of 28.5% per year over the next three years. Despite these positive trends in profitability and revenue growth, Craneware's forecasted Return on Equity (ROE) remains modest at 11.2%. Recent activities include presentations at various international conferences and an extension of their buyback plan till July 2024.

AIM:CRW Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2024
AIM:CRW Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2024

Property Franchise Group (AIM:TPFG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: The Property Franchise Group PLC, operating in the United Kingdom, focuses on managing and leasing residential real estate properties with a market capitalization of approximately £269.57 million.

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

Insider Ownership: 12.7%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 36.7% p.a.

Property Franchise Group PLC, a UK-based entity, has shown moderate growth with a slight increase in earnings by 2.3% over the past year and sales inching from £27.16 million to £27.28 million. Despite trading at 56.2% below its estimated fair value, concerns arise due to substantial shareholder dilution last year and an unstable dividend track record. However, future prospects look brighter with earnings expected to grow significantly at 36.7% annually over the next three years, outstripping the UK market's forecast of 13.3%. Additionally, revenue is projected to surge by 44.7% per year, well above the market average of 3.7%.

AIM:TPFG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2024
AIM:TPFG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2024

Volex (AIM:VLX)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Volex plc is a manufacturer and supplier of power products and cable assemblies, operating across North America, Europe, and Asia, with a market capitalization of approximately £607.14 million.

Operations: The firm operates across three key geographical regions: North America, Europe, and Asia.

Insider Ownership: 26.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 20.5% p.a.

Volex plc, a UK-based company, has demonstrated robust earnings growth of 20.7% over the past year with expectations to continue at a rate of 20.5% annually, outpacing the UK market's 13.3%. Despite high levels of debt and shareholder dilution within the last year, revenue forecasts remain strong at an annual increase of 13.3%, surpassing the market's 3.7%. Recent corporate guidance confirmed a significant revenue rise to at least US$900 million for FY2024, slightly ahead of analyst expectations in profit due to strategic acquisitions.

AIM:VLX Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2024
AIM:VLX Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2024

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