High Insider Ownership Marks These 3 UK Growth Companies

Amidst the ebbs and flows of global markets, with recent uplifts in the FTSE 100 following political developments in France and ongoing economic evaluations, investors continue to seek stable yet promising opportunities within the UK landscape. High insider ownership in growth companies often signals strong confidence from those who know the businesses best, making such stocks particularly appealing in these complex market conditions.

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

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)	10.8%	47.6%
Plant Health Care (AIM:PHC)	30.7%	121.3%
Petrofac (LSE:PFC)	16.6%	124.5%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)	26.7%	25.5%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)	10.8%	33.3%
Directa Plus (AIM:DCTA)	14.8%	102.5%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)	27.8%	143.4%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)	24.4%	142.7%
Afentra (AIM:AET)	37.2%	64.4%
Mothercare (AIM:MTC)	15.1%	41.2%

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Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Fintel

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Fintel Plc operates as a provider of intermediary services and distribution channels to the retail financial services sector in the UK, with a market capitalization of approximately £322 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue through three primary segments: Research & Fintech (£22.30 million), Distribution Channels (£20.20 million), and Intermediary Services (£22.40 million).

Insider Ownership: 29.7%

Fintel, a UK-based company, is poised for notable growth with earnings expected to increase by 23.9% annually, outpacing the UK market's 12.6%. Despite trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value and showing slower revenue growth at 8.6% annually compared to higher market benchmarks, Fintel maintains high insider ownership which aligns leadership interests with shareholder gains. However, recent activities show no substantial insider buying in the last three months and significant insider selling, raising slight concerns about its long-term commitment from insiders despite a stable dividend declaration of £0.0235 per share as of May 2024.

• Click here and access our complete growth analysis report to understand the dynamics of Fintel.

• The analysis detailed in our Fintel valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

AIM:FNTL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Judges Scientific

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Judges Scientific plc is a company that designs, manufactures, and sells scientific instruments, with a market capitalization of approximately £674.10 million.

Operations: The revenue for the company is divided into two main segments: Vacuum, which generates £63.60 million, and Materials Sciences, contributing £72.50 million.

Insider Ownership: 11.5%

Judges Scientific, a UK-based company, shows a mixed growth outlook with earnings forecasted to rise by 25.32% annually, surpassing the UK market's average. However, its revenue growth at 4.8% per year is modest compared to sector leaders. Recent insider activities indicate more buying than selling over the last three months, suggesting confidence from insiders despite significant one-off items impacting financial results and a high level of debt that could pose challenges. The company recently enhanced shareholder value by increasing dividends to £0.68 per share as of May 2024.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Judges Scientific.

• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Judges Scientific's shares may be trading at a premium.

AIM:JDG Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Playtech

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Playtech plc is a global technology company that specializes in providing gambling software, services, content, and platform technologies, with a market capitalization of approximately £1.42 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is divided into segments with €684.10 million from Gaming B2B, €946.60 million from Gaming B2C, €18.20 million from B2C - HAPPYBET, and €73.40 million from Sun Bingo and other B2C activities.

Insider Ownership: 13.5%

Playtech, a UK-based technology firm, recently partnered with MGM Resorts to launch live casino content from Las Vegas, enhancing its growth prospects. Despite a low forecasted return on equity of 8.9% in three years, Playtech's earnings are expected to grow significantly at 20.6% annually, outpacing the UK market average of 12.6%. The stock is considered undervalued, trading at 56.7% below its estimated fair value while maintaining stable insider ownership without significant selling over the past three months.

• Take a closer look at Playtech's potential here in our earnings growth report.

• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Playtech's current price could be quite moderate.

LSE:PTEC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

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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.

Companies discussed in this article include AIM:FNTL AIM:JDGLSE:PTEC.

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