Yahoo Finance Insider-Owned UK Growth Companies To Watch In May 2024
As London markets open with optimism, driven by low valuations that spur momentum, the UK's financial landscape remains a focal point for investors. Amidst this backdrop, companies with high insider ownership stand out as particularly intriguing, suggesting a deep-rooted confidence from those closest to the business operations.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom
Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
Getech Group (AIM:GTC) | 17.2% | 86.1% |
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) | 10.6% | 54.6% |
Petrofac (LSE:PFC) | 16.6% | 115.4% |
Spectra Systems (AIM:SPSY) | 23.3% | 26.3% |
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC) | 26.7% | 27.9% |
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL) | 10.6% | 33.3% |
Plant Health Care (AIM:PHC) | 19.7% | 94.4% |
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL) | 29.5% | 140.5% |
TEAM (AIM:TEAM) | 25.8% | 58.6% |
Afentra (AIM:AET) | 38.3% | 198.2% |
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Equals Group
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Equals Group plc operates in the United Kingdom, offering payment processing and banking services such as prepaid currency cards, travel cash, international money transfers, and current accounts to private clients and corporations. The company has a market cap of approximately £234.24 million.
Operations: Equals Group's revenue segments include £39.27 million from international payments, £30.97 million from solutions, £15.23 million from currency cards, £8.35 million from banking services, and smaller amounts from travel cash and European operations.
Insider Ownership: 10.1%
Equals Group has demonstrated robust growth with earnings increasing by 139.3% last year, and forecasts suggest a continuation with an expected 24.71% annual growth rate. Revenue is also on an upward trajectory, growing at 15% annually, surpassing the UK market average of 3.7%. Insider activity bolsters confidence as more shares were bought than sold by insiders recently, indicating strong internal belief in the company's strategy and future performance despite some shareholder dilution over the past year.
Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Equals Group.
Our valuation report here indicates Equals Group may be overvalued.
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 £0.53 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue through three primary segments: Infrastructure (£85.68 million), Private Equity (£39.28 million), and Foresight Capital Management (£11.33 million).
Insider Ownership: 31.7%
Foresight Group Holdings is poised for significant growth with earnings expected to increase by 28.86% annually over the next three years, outpacing the UK market's 12.8%. Despite a high forecasted return on equity of 41.5%, its dividend coverage is weak, and revenue growth projections are moderate at 10% annually, slightly above the UK market average of 3.7%. The stock is currently trading at a substantial discount of 39.2% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside according to analysts' targets.
LSL Property Services
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: LSL Property Services plc operates in the UK, offering business-to-business services to mortgage intermediaries and estate agency franchisees, as well as valuation services to lenders, with a market cap of approximately £313.07 million.
Operations: LSL Property Services generates revenue through three primary segments: Financial Services (£51.69 million), Surveying and Valuation (£67.83 million), and Estate Agency excluding Financial Services (£24.89 million).
Insider Ownership: 10.6%
LSL Property Services is set to experience robust earnings growth, projected at 33.3% annually over the next three years, significantly outpacing the UK market average. Despite a high forecasted return on equity of 25.4%, challenges persist with its dividend coverage, which is under pressure from both earnings and cash flow constraints. The stock trades at a considerable discount of 49.5% below estimated fair value, indicating potential for appreciation. Recent strategic board changes and a £7 million share buyback program could further influence performance and investor sentiment.
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Companies discussed in this article include AIM:EQLS LSE:FSG and LSE:LSL.
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