UK Growth Companies With Strong Insider Ownership For October 2024

Simply Wall St · 10/15 15:33

Over the past year, the United Kingdom market has shown resilience with a 7.5% increase, although it remained flat over the last week, while earnings are projected to grow by 14% annually. In this context, identifying growth companies with substantial insider ownership can be particularly appealing as it indicates confidence in their potential and alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

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

Name Insider Ownership Earnings Growth
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC) 27.6% 23.7%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL) 10.8% 28.2%
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG) 10.6% 23%
Enteq Technologies (AIM:NTQ) 20% 53.8%
Facilities by ADF (AIM:ADF) 22.7% 144.7%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG) 31.9% 29.0%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90) 24.4% 166.8%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) 12.2% 81.3%
Beeks Financial Cloud Group (AIM:BKS) 32.7% 36.9%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1) 19.8% 29.6%

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited is involved in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a market cap of £290.41 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from the exploration and production of oil and gas, totaling $115.15 million.

Insider Ownership: 12.2%

Gulf Keystone Petroleum is experiencing strong growth prospects, with revenue forecasted to grow 42.6% annually, significantly outpacing the UK market. Despite a low return on equity forecast of 19.9%, insider buying has been substantial recently, indicating confidence in the company's trajectory. Recent board restructuring and a $20 million interim dividend highlight active governance and shareholder returns. However, its high dividend yield of 7.82% isn't well-covered by earnings or free cash flows.

LSE:GKP Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
LSE:GKP Ownership Breakdown 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 deposits across Peru, Argentina, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile with a market cap of £1.05 billion.

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%

Hochschild Mining is experiencing significant earnings growth, forecasted at 49.8% annually, outpacing the UK market's 14%. Despite trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value, the company faces high debt levels and volatile share prices. Recent financial results show a turnaround with H1 net income of US$39.52 million compared to a loss last year, driven by increased gold production and sales of US$391.74 million for the period ending June 30, 2024.

LSE:HOC Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
LSE:HOC Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: TBC Bank Group PLC operates in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan offering banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing services to both corporate and individual clients with a market cap of £1.49 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include GEL 2.13 billion from Segment Adjustment and GEL 236.42 million from Uzbekistan Operations.

Insider Ownership: 17.6%

TBC Bank Group is poised for moderate growth, with earnings projected to rise 15.3% annually, surpassing the UK market's average. The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and exhibits strong relative valuation against peers. Recent half-year results show increased net income of GEL 617.4 million, up from GEL 537.46 million last year, reflecting robust financial performance despite an unstable dividend history and low bad loan allowance (76%).

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

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