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3 UK Growth Stocks With Up To 20% Insider Ownership

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As the UK market grapples with global economic challenges, including weaker trade data from China impacting the FTSE indices, investors are keenly observing growth opportunities that can weather such uncertainties. In this context, companies with high insider ownership often attract attention due to their potential for aligned interests and long-term commitment, making them appealing candidates for those seeking resilient growth stocks.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)12.2%77%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)27.6%23.7%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)34%23.5%
Facilities by ADF (AIM:ADF)13.1%190%
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)10.6%25.3%
Enteq Technologies (AIM:NTQ)27.2%53.8%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)19.8%26.4%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)24.4%166.8%
PensionBee Group (LSE:PBEE)38.8%67.1%
Anglo Asian Mining (AIM:AAZ)40%189.1%

Click here to see the full list of 68 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

M&C Saatchi (AIM:SAA)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: M&C Saatchi plc offers advertising and marketing communications services across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas with a market cap of £232.29 million.

Operations: M&C Saatchi plc generates revenue from providing advertising and marketing communications services across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas.

Insider Ownership: 16.2%

M&C Saatchi shows potential as a growth company with high insider ownership, evidenced by significant insider buying in recent months. While the company's revenue is forecast to decline by 15.2% annually over the next three years, its earnings are expected to grow significantly at 27.4% per year, outpacing the UK market average. Recent profitability and a strong return on equity forecast of 32.1% bolster its appeal, despite trading at 59.5% below fair value estimates.

AIM:SAA Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Property Franchise Group (AIM:TPFG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: The Property Franchise Group PLC manages and leases residential real estate properties in the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £267.17 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include £8.28 million from Financial Services and £31.64 million from Property Franchising in the UK.

Insider Ownership: 13.6%

The Property Franchise Group demonstrates growth potential with forecasted earnings and revenue growth significantly outpacing the UK market. Despite a dividend not well-covered by cash flows and recent shareholder dilution, insider activity shows more buying than selling over the past three months. The company recently reported increased sales of £26.85 million for H1 2024, up from £13.18 million year-on-year, alongside an interim dividend increase to 6.0 pence per share, reflecting confidence in its financial health.

AIM:TPFG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings (LSE:AML)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc is involved in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of luxury sports cars globally, with a market capitalization of approximately £905.05 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its automotive segment, which generated £1.59 billion.

Insider Ownership: 20.6%

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings shows mixed growth prospects with forecasted earnings growth of 62.85% annually, expected to become profitable in three years, outpacing the UK market. However, revenue growth is slower than desired at 12.4% per year. Recent follow-on equity offerings raised £221 million, indicating capital needs but also potential dilution concerns. Despite trading significantly below fair value and no substantial insider activity recently, its share price remains highly volatile.

LSE:AML Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

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