The United Kingdom's stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing a dip due to weak trade data from China, highlighting the interconnectedness of global economies. In such uncertain times, companies with high insider ownership can be appealing as they often indicate confidence from those who know the business best. This article explores three UK growth companies where insiders hold up to 19% of shares, potentially aligning their interests closely with shareholders and offering insights into their long-term potential amidst current market conditions.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom
Overview: Judges Scientific plc designs, manufactures, and sells scientific instruments with a market cap of £500.84 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue from two main segments: Vacuum (£65.40 million) and Materials Sciences (£70.20 million).
Insider Ownership: 10.7%
Judges Scientific has seen substantial insider buying over the past three months, with no significant selling. The company is trading at 21.8% below its estimated fair value and is forecasted to achieve earnings growth of 23.7% annually, outpacing the UK market's 15%. Despite high debt levels and large one-off items affecting financial results, analysts agree on a potential stock price increase of 40.2%. Leadership changes are underway with Ralph Elman becoming Non-Executive Chair in January 2025.
Overview: Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) plc, with a market cap of £520.45 million, provides mortgage advice services in the United Kingdom through its subsidiaries.
Operations: The company generates revenue of £243.31 million from its financial services offerings in the UK.
Insider Ownership: 19.8%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) shows promising growth prospects with earnings expected to rise 25.3% annually, surpassing the UK market's 15%. Recent revenue growth of £266 million outpaced the UK's gross lending increase. Insider activity is stable, with more shares bought than sold recently. The company's share price has been volatile, and while dividends are not well-covered by earnings, high insider ownership aligns management interests with shareholders. Leadership changes include new board appointments pending regulatory approval.
Overview: MJ Gleeson plc operates in the United Kingdom, focusing on house building and land promotion and sales, with a market cap of £279.61 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two primary segments: Gleeson Land, contributing £8.40 million, and Gleeson Homes, generating £343.33 million.
Insider Ownership: 11.2%
MJ Gleeson demonstrates potential as a growth company with expected earnings growth of 22.4% annually, outpacing the UK market's 15%. Despite a decline in net income to £2.8 million for H1 2025, revenue increased slightly to £157.85 million. The interim dividend remains stable at 4 pence per share, reflecting consistent policy adherence. Insider ownership aligns management interests with shareholders, though recent insider trading activity is limited and return on equity is forecasted to be modest at 8.9%.
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:JDG AIM:MAB1 and LSE:GLE.
