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Top UK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In October 2024

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In the wake of recent challenges in the global economy, particularly with China's sluggish recovery impacting the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices, investors are increasingly seeking resilient growth opportunities within the United Kingdom. Amidst these market conditions, companies with high insider ownership often stand out as they suggest a strong alignment between management and shareholder interests, making them appealing prospects for those looking to navigate uncertain economic landscapes.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW)23.9%16.7%
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)11%23%
Facilities by ADF (AIM:ADF)22.7%144.7%
Enteq Technologies (AIM:NTQ)20%53.8%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)24.4%166.8%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)19.8%29.6%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)12.1%80.6%

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Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) plc, with a market cap of £397.58 million, offers mortgage advice services across the United Kingdom through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company's primary revenue segment is the provision of financial services, generating £243.31 million.

Insider Ownership: 19.8%

Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) is poised for growth with earnings forecasted to increase by 29.6% annually, outpacing the UK market's average. Despite a volatile share price recently, insider transactions have trended towards buying rather than selling over the past three months. However, recent earnings showed a decline to £3.7 million from £6.42 million year-on-year, and dividend coverage remains weak at 4.1%. Revenue growth is expected at 15.3% per year, surpassing the broader market growth rate.

AIM:MAB1 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
AIM:MAB1 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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; it has a market cap of £981.59 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its San Jose segment, contributing $266.70 million, and the Inmaculada segment, adding $451.91 million.

Insider Ownership: 38.4%

Hochschild Mining shows promising growth potential, with earnings expected to grow significantly at 44.6% annually, surpassing the UK market average. Recent financials reveal a turnaround to profitability with net income of US$39.52 million for H1 2024, compared to a loss last year. Despite trading below estimated fair value and facing high debt levels, the company’s revenue growth forecast of 5.9% annually outpaces the UK market's rate but remains below high-growth thresholds.

LSE:HOC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
LSE:HOC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

International Workplace Group (LSE:IWG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: International Workplace Group plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers workspace solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific with a market cap of £1.76 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are comprised of $400.56 million from Worka, $1.29 billion from the Americas, $341.30 million from Asia Pacific, and $1.69 billion from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Insider Ownership: 25.2%

International Workplace Group is poised for growth, with earnings forecast to rise significantly by 115.9% annually, outpacing the UK market. Despite a recent activist push from Buckley Capital Management urging strategic actions like a US listing and share buyback to unlock value, insiders have shown confidence through net buying over three months. The company's shift to profitability in H1 2024 with net income of US$16 million underscores its improving fundamentals amid undervaluation concerns.

LSE:IWG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
LSE:IWG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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