The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China and falling commodity prices impacting major companies. In such a volatile environment, growth companies with significant insider ownership can be appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the business best.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom
| Name |
Insider Ownership |
Earnings Growth |
|---|---|---|
| SRT Marine Systems (AIM:SRT) |
16.3% |
57.8% |
| Quantum Base Holdings (AIM:QUBE) |
34% |
104.9% |
| Plexus Holdings (AIM:POS) |
11.5% |
140% |
| Metals Exploration (AIM:MTL) |
10.3% |
102.4% |
| Manolete Partners (AIM:MANO) |
34.9% |
38.1% |
| Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC) |
38.4% |
33.7% |
| B90 Holdings (AIM:B90) |
10.9% |
157.2% |
| ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI) |
30.8% |
20.8% |
| Afentra (AIM:AET) |
37.7% |
37.1% |
| ActiveOps (AIM:AOM) |
25% |
102.9% |
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings
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 across various regions including the UK, Americas, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia Pacific with a market cap of approximately £617.60 million.
Operations:The company's revenue primarily comes from its automotive segment, generating £1.33 billion.
Insider Ownership:16.6%
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings is poised for substantial growth, with earnings forecasted to increase by 72.9% annually and expected profitability within three years, surpassing average market growth. Despite a limited cash runway of under one year, the company's revenue is projected to grow at 13.9% per year, outpacing the UK market's 4.2%. Insider trading activity over the past three months has been minimal, indicating stability in insider sentiment.
Ocado Group
Simply Wall St Growth Rating:★★★★☆☆
Overview:Ocado Group plc operates as an online grocery retailer in the United Kingdom and internationally, with a market cap of £1.94 billion.
Operations:The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Logistics segment, which accounts for £760.70 million, and its Technology Solutions segment, contributing £532.40 million.
Insider Ownership:12.5%
Ocado Group is trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value, with revenue expected to grow at 7.3% annually, outpacing the UK's average market growth of 4.2%. Although it remains unprofitable, profitability is anticipated within three years. Recent developments include a $350 million payment from Kroger and board changes with Cathy Graham joining as an Independent Non-Executive Director. The company's share price has been highly volatile recently, but insider trading activity shows no significant buying or selling in the past three months.
Stelrad Group
Simply Wall St Growth Rating:★★★★☆☆
Overview:Stelrad Group PLC manufactures and distributes radiators across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Turkey, and internationally with a market cap of £185.93 million.
Operations:The company's revenue is derived entirely from the manufacture and distribution of radiators, amounting to £283.94 million.
Insider Ownership:15.6%
Stelrad Group's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 50.3% annually, outpacing the UK market's 14.3%, although revenue growth lags at 2.4%. Despite trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value, it carries high debt and its dividend yield of 5.38% isn't well covered by earnings due to large one-off items affecting results. The company recently secured a renewed £100 million multicurrency facility with improved terms for enhanced liquidity and strategic investment support.
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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 LSE:AML LSE:OCDO and LSE:SRAD.
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