UK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership And 48% ROE

In the past week, the United Kingdom's market has experienced a 1.5% decline, though it has risen by 5.8% over the last year with earnings expected to grow by 13% annually. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly compelling, as they suggest confidence from those who know the company best and align well with positive earnings forecasts.

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)	14.1%	102.5%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)	27.8%	143.4%
Belluscura (AIM:BELL)	39.1%	124.1%
Afentra (AIM:AET)	37.2%	64.4%
Mothercare (AIM:MTC)	15.1%	41.2%

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Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

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 £677.42 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through two segments: Vacuum (£63.60 million) and Materials Sciences (£72.50 million).

Insider Ownership: 11.5%

Return On Equity Forecast: 20% (2026 estimate)

Judges Scientific, a UK-based company, is experiencing robust growth with earnings forecasted to increase by 25.32% annually. Despite high debt levels and recent insider selling, the firm maintains strong future prospects with expected revenue growth outpacing the UK market at 4.8% per year. Recent corporate governance changes and a dividend increase reflect proactive management adjustments. However, profit margins have declined from last year, highlighting areas for potential improvement amidst overall positive growth indicators.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Judges Scientific with our detailed analytical future growth report.

• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Judges Scientific is trading beyond its estimated value.

AIM:JDG Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Foresight Group Holdings

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Foresight Group Holdings Limited is a global infrastructure and private equity manager operating in the United Kingdom, Italy, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, and Australia with a market capitalization of approximately £551.31 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue through three primary segments: Infrastructure (£84.17 million), Private Equity (£47.35 million), and Foresight Capital Management (£9.80 million).

Insider Ownership: 31.8%

Return On Equity Forecast: 48% (2027 estimate)

Foresight Group Holdings, a UK-based investment company, has shown a strong financial performance with an 11.9% increase in earnings over the past year. The firm's revenue is expected to grow by 10.4% annually, outpacing the UK market average of 3.5%. Despite this growth, its dividend coverage is weak. Insider ownership remains stable with no significant buying or selling reported recently. The company's return on equity is anticipated to be very high at 48.4% in three years, supporting its growth trajectory amidst a competitive landscape.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Foresight Group Holdings' performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.

• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Foresight Group Holdings shares in the market.

LSE:FSG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Gulf Keystone Petroleum

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited is an oil and gas company focused on exploration, development, and production in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a market capitalization of approximately £325.40 million.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from the exploration and production of oil and gas, totaling $123.51 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.8%

Return On Equity Forecast: 32% (2026 estimate)

Gulf Keystone Petroleum, a UK-based oil and gas operator, is poised for significant growth with its revenue expected to increase by 25.1% annually, outstripping the UK market's average growth rate. The company recently announced a share buyback program of up to US$10 million, underlining confidence in its financial health and commitment to shareholder value. Despite high share price volatility over the past three months, Gulf Keystone is forecasted to achieve profitability within three years with an anticipated robust return on equity of 31.8%.

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

• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Gulf Keystone Petroleum's shares may be trading at a premium.

LSE:GKP Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Summing It All Up

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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:JDG LSE:FSG and LSE:GKP.

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