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3 UK Growth Stocks With Up To 38% Insider Ownership

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As the UK market grapples with global economic challenges, including weak trade data from China impacting the FTSE 100 and commodity prices, investors are keenly observing how these factors influence broader market trends. In such a turbulent environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be of particular interest as they often signal strong confidence from those who know the business best.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Filtronic (AIM:FTC)24.9%35.5%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)12.2%108.1%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)34.4%25.8%
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)10.7%23.7%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)10.4%26.9%
Facilities by ADF (AIM:ADF)13.1%190%
Getech Group (AIM:GTC)11.8%114.5%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)19.8%26.4%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)24.4%166.8%
Anglo Asian Mining (AIM:AAZ)40%189.1%

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Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hochschild Mining plc is a precious metals company involved in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver across several countries including Peru, Argentina, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile with a market cap of £905.45 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include $266.70 million from San Jose and $451.91 million from Inmaculada.

Insider Ownership: 38.4%

Hochschild Mining's earnings are forecast to grow significantly, outpacing the UK market. Despite a volatile share price and high debt levels, it trades below its estimated fair value. Recent production results showed increased gold output while silver decreased slightly. The company has expanded by acquiring the Monte Do Carmo Project and plans further growth with new production guidance for 2025. Analysts agree on a potential stock price rise of 47.3%.

LSE:HOC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025
LSE:HOC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025

LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: LSL Property Services plc operates in the United Kingdom, offering business-to-business services to mortgage intermediaries and estate agency franchisees, as well as valuation services to lenders, with a market cap of £301.30 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Financial Services (£47.22 million), Surveying and Valuation (£79.49 million), and Estate Agency excluding Financial Services (£30.61 million).

Insider Ownership: 10.4%

LSL Property Services is poised for significant earnings growth, outpacing the UK market with a forecast of 26.9% annually. Insider activity has seen more buying than selling recently, though not in substantial volumes. The stock trades at a notable discount to its estimated fair value, yet its dividend coverage remains weak. Changes in leadership include Adam Castleton stepping up as CEO, ensuring continuity and leveraging his extensive experience within the company.

LSE:LSL Ownership Breakdown as at Feb 2025
LSE:LSL Ownership Breakdown as at Feb 2025

PPHE Hotel Group (LSE:PPH)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: PPHE Hotel Group Limited is involved in owning, co-owning, developing, leasing, operating, and franchising upscale and lifestyle hotels across several European countries including the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £545.35 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments comprise £236.99 million from Owned Hotel Operations in the United Kingdom, £81.63 million from Croatia, £65.92 million from the Netherlands, £24.10 million from Germany, Hungary, and Serbia combined, and £50.09 million from Management and Central Services.

Insider Ownership: 14.8%

PPHE Hotel Group is set for significant earnings growth at 27.05% annually, surpassing UK market expectations. Despite trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value, the company faces challenges with interest coverage and dividend sustainability. Recent board changes include Ken Bradley replacing Eli Papouchado as Chairman amid an HR-related claim against Papouchado, who continues to hold a large voting stake through family trusts. Revenue growth forecasts remain modest compared to earnings projections.

LSE:PPH Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025
LSE:PPH Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2025

Key Takeaways

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About LSE:PPH

PPHE Hotel Group

Owns, co-owns, develops, leases, operates, and franchises full-service upscale, upper upscale, and lifestyle hotels in the Netherlands, Germany, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, Austria, and the United Kingdom.

Reasonable growth potential slight.

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