May 2024 Insight Into UK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

Over the past year, the United Kingdom stock market has experienced a steady rise of 7.7%, with recent activity remaining flat over the last week. In this context, companies with high insider ownership can be particularly compelling, as they often reflect a management team deeply invested in the company's success, aligning well with forecasts of robust annual earnings growth.

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

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Getech Group (AIM:GTC)	17.2%	86.1%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)	10.7%	50.8%
Petrofac (LSE:PFC)	16.6%	115.4%
Spectra Systems (AIM:SPSY)	23.3%	26.3%
Energean (LSE:ENOG)	10.7%	22.4%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)	26.7%	27.9%
Plant Health Care (AIM:PHC)	26.4%	94.4%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)	28.5%	140.5%
TEAM (AIM:TEAM)	25.8%	58.6%
Afentra (AIM:AET)	38.3%	198.2%

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

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) plc operates in the United Kingdom, offering mortgage advice services through its subsidiaries, with a market capitalization of approximately £516.65 million.

Operations: The company generates £236.92 million from its provision of financial services.

Insider Ownership: 20.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 19.6% p.a.

Mortgage Advice Bureau, a UK-based company, has shown consistent growth with a 10.1% increase in earnings last year and an anticipated annual earnings growth of 19.6%. Despite challenges like dividends not being well-covered by earnings, the firm benefits from substantial insider confidence, evidenced by recent insider purchases. The appointment of Emilie McCarthy as CFO could strengthen financial leadership, aligning with the company's growth trajectory in a market where it outpaces average UK revenue growth forecasts.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings)'s earnings growth report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings)'s share price might be too optimistic.

Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hochschild Mining plc is a precious metals company that specializes in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver deposits across Peru, Argentina, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile with a market cap of approximately £0.85 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its San Jose, Inmaculada, and Pallancata mines, which collectively brought in $693.15 million.

Insider Ownership: 38.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 57.2% p.a.

Hochschild Mining is expected to become profitable within three years, with revenue growth forecasted at 8.3% annually, outpacing the UK market average. Recent insider activities show more buying than selling, indicating strong confidence from those closest to the company. Despite a challenging past with a net loss reported in the previous year and low forecasted return on equity, Hochschild's increased production guidance and strategic M&A pursuits signal potential for future growth and operational expansion.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Hochschild Mining.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Hochschild Mining is trading beyond its estimated value.

TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: TBC Bank Group PLC operates primarily in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, offering a range of financial services including banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing with a market capitalization of approximately £1.48 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through diverse financial services such as banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing across Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.

Insider Ownership: 17.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 15.2% p.a.

TBC Bank Group has demonstrated solid performance with a recent increase in both net interest income and net income, reflecting robust earnings growth. Despite trading at good value relative to peers, it faces challenges like a high bad loans ratio (2.1%) and an unstable dividend track record. However, its revenue is expected to grow substantially above the market average, supported by strong insider confidence and strategic financial activities including a successful $300 million fixed-income offering.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of TBC Bank Group stock in this growth report.
• The analysis detailed in our TBC Bank Group valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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