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Top UK Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership In March 2025
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As the UK market grapples with global economic uncertainties, particularly influenced by China's sluggish recovery from the pandemic, investors are closely monitoring how these conditions impact indices like the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250. In such a climate, growth companies with high insider ownership can often provide a sense of stability and confidence, as significant insider stakes may indicate strong belief in their long-term potential despite broader market challenges.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom
Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) | 12.2% | 102.1% |
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG) | 34.8% | 27% |
Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW) | 23.8% | 23.1% |
ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) | 16.8% | 29.5% |
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL) | 10.4% | 26.9% |
Facilities by ADF (AIM:ADF) | 13.2% | 190% |
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1) | 19.8% | 25.4% |
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG) | 10.7% | 29.3% |
Getech Group (AIM:GTC) | 11.8% | 114.5% |
Anglo Asian Mining (AIM:AAZ) | 40% | 116.2% |
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
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 approximately £946.60 million.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include $266.70 million from San Jose and $451.91 million from Inmaculada, with a segment adjustment of $79.60 million.
Insider Ownership: 38.4%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 40.3% p.a.
Hochschild Mining, with its recent appointment of Andrew Wray as an independent Non-Executive Director, is positioned for strategic growth in the UK market. Despite a volatile share price recently, the company has become profitable and its earnings are expected to grow significantly at 40.31% annually, outpacing the UK market average. Trading at 24.3% below fair value estimates and despite high debt levels, Hochschild's revenue growth forecast of 9.1% remains above the market rate.
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- In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Hochschild Mining is trading behind its estimated value.
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 £281.81 million.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include Financial Services generating £47.22 million, Surveying and Valuation contributing £79.49 million, and Estate Agency (excluding Financial Services) bringing in £30.61 million.
Insider Ownership: 10.4%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 26.9% p.a.
LSL Property Services is poised for substantial growth, with earnings forecast to increase significantly at 26.9% annually, surpassing the UK market average. Revenue is expected to grow at 11.7% per year, also outpacing the market. Recent leadership changes include Adam Castleton's transition from CFO to CEO in May 2025, ensuring continuity and strategic direction. Insider activity shows more buying than selling recently, indicating confidence in its undervalued stock trading below fair value estimates.
- Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of LSL Property Services stock in this growth report.
- The valuation report we've compiled suggests that LSL Property Services' current price could be quite moderate.
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 hotels across several European countries including the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £547.44 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its owned hotel operations in the United Kingdom (£249.03 million), Croatia (£84.27 million), the Netherlands (£66.20 million), and Germany, Hungary, and Serbia (£24.40 million), along with management and central services contributing £55.93 million.
Insider Ownership: 14.8%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 26.5% p.a.
PPHE Hotel Group anticipates significant earnings growth of 26.5% annually, outpacing the UK market. Despite slower revenue growth at 4.8% per year, it remains above the market average. Insider ownership is substantial, with Eli Papouchado and family trusts holding a large stake, though recent leadership changes followed his stepping down amid legal issues. The stock trades well below estimated fair value but faces challenges with interest coverage and dividend sustainability despite recent increases.
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- Our valuation report unveils the possibility PPHE Hotel Group's shares may be trading at a discount.
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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.The analysis only considers stock directly held by insiders. It does not include indirectly owned stock through other vehicles such as corporate and/or trust entities. All forecast revenue and earnings growth rates quoted are in terms of annualised (per annum) growth rates over 1-3 years.
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About LSE:HOC
Hochschild Mining
A precious metals company, engages in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver deposits in Peru, Argentina, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile.
Reasonable growth potential and fair value.