In the last week, the United Kingdom market has been flat, but it has risen by 7.0% over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 14% annually in the coming years. In this context of steady growth expectations, companies with significant insider ownership can be appealing as they often indicate confidence from those closest to the business and may align management interests with shareholder goals.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom
Overview: Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) plc, with a market cap of £418.45 million, offers mortgage advice services across the United Kingdom through its subsidiaries.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from the provision of financial services, totaling £243.31 million.
Insider Ownership: 19.8%
Revenue Growth Forecast: 15.3% p.a.
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) demonstrates significant growth potential with earnings forecasted to grow at 29.6% annually, outpacing the UK market. Despite a volatile share price recently, insider confidence remains strong as substantial shares have been bought over the past three months. However, recent earnings have declined to £3.7 million for H1 2024 from £6.42 million a year ago, and dividends are not well covered by earnings, indicating potential financial strain amidst its growth trajectory.
Overview: Genel Energy plc is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with a market cap of £215.09 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its production segment, amounting to $74.40 million.
Insider Ownership: 25.7%
Revenue Growth Forecast: 14.5% p.a.
Genel Energy shows promising growth with expected revenue increase of 14.5% annually, surpassing the UK market's average. Insiders have notably increased their holdings recently, signaling confidence despite a reported net loss of US$21.9 million in H1 2024. The company is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and analysts predict a stock price rise of 29.7%. Recent board appointments may bolster strategic direction amidst this growth potential.
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 £292.79 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue from its exploration and production activities in the oil and gas sector, amounting to $115.15 million.
Insider Ownership: 12.2%
Revenue Growth Forecast: 42.8% p.a.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum is poised for growth, with projected revenue expansion of 42.8% annually, outpacing the UK market. The company is trading significantly below its estimated fair value and anticipates becoming profitable within three years. Insider confidence remains strong, evidenced by substantial insider buying recently and no major share sales. Recent board restructuring, including key appointments like David Thomas as Chair of the Nomination Committee, aligns with strategic growth aspirations despite past leadership changes.
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:MAB1 LSE:GENL and LSE:GKP.
