As the UK market grapples with global economic challenges, including weak trade data from China impacting the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices, investors are increasingly focused on identifying growth opportunities that can weather such volatility. In this context, companies with high insider ownership often stand out as they may indicate strong internal confidence in long-term prospects, making them an intriguing focus for those navigating uncertain market conditions.
Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1) | 19.8% | 20.3% |
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG) | 10.6% | 23.1% |
Invinity Energy Systems (AIM:IES) | 11.2% | 81.7% |
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC) | 27.9% | 20% |
Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC) | 38.4% | 27.8% |
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) | 12.4% | 59.2% |
Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy (AIM:FARN) | 20.3% | 55.0% |
ENGAGE XR Holdings (AIM:EXR) | 15.3% | 84.5% |
Audioboom Group (AIM:BOOM) | 15.7% | 59.3% |
Anglo Asian Mining (AIM:AAZ) | 40% | 112.4% |
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Fintel Plc provides intermediary services and distribution channels to the retail financial services sector in the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £279.24 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Research & Fintech (£25.40 million), Distribution Channels (£23.80 million), and Intermediary Services (£29.10 million).
Insider Ownership: 30.5%
Fintel demonstrates potential as a growth company with high insider ownership, evidenced by substantial insider buying in the past three months. Its earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 30.2% annually, outpacing the UK market's average. Despite this, profit margins have declined from last year and revenue growth is slower than 20%. Recent leadership changes include Neil Stevens' departure and Tom Hegarty's appointment as CEO, potentially impacting strategic direction.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Applied Nutrition Plc is involved in the manufacture, wholesale, and retail of sports nutritional products both in the United Kingdom and internationally, with a market cap of £317.50 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Vitamins & Nutrition Products segment, which generated £88.35 million.
Insider Ownership: 35.5%
Applied Nutrition shows promise with high insider ownership, trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value and offering good relative value compared to peers. Earnings are expected to grow at 15.72% annually, surpassing the UK market's average growth rate of 14.5%. Recent board appointments of industry veterans Peter Cowgill and Deepti Velury Bakhshi may enhance strategic oversight, while a new partnership with TANG® aims to expand its North American footprint in sports nutrition products.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Evoke plc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a betting and gaming company in the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Romania, Denmark, and internationally with a market cap of £242.31 million.
Operations: The company's revenue segments are comprised of Retail (£506.10 million), UK&I Online (£693.20 million), and International (£555.20 million).
Insider Ownership: 20.6%
Evoke demonstrates potential with substantial insider buying over the past three months, trading at 88.3% below its estimated fair value, and offering good relative value compared to industry peers. Despite a volatile share price recently, it is forecasted to become profitable within three years with an impressive expected earnings growth of 83.9% annually. Recent board changes include the formation of a Technology Committee, potentially enhancing strategic direction in technological advancements.
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