The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index recently experienced a downturn, influenced by weak trade data from China that has affected global market sentiment. Despite these challenges, growth companies with high insider ownership can present compelling opportunities, as they often demonstrate strong alignment between management and shareholder interests and have the potential for significant earnings growth.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom
Overview: Craneware plc, with a market cap of ￡803.93 million, develops, licenses, and supports computer software for the healthcare industry in the United States.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its healthcare software segment, which generated $189.27 million.
Insider Ownership: 16.5%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 25.6% p.a.
Craneware demonstrates strong growth potential with high insider ownership. Despite a forecasted Return on Equity of 12.2% in three years, earnings are expected to grow significantly at 25.58% annually, outpacing the UK market's 14.5%. Recent earnings showed a notable increase in net income from US$9.23 million to US$11.7 million year-over-year, alongside strategic collaborations with Microsoft and ongoing M&A pursuits aimed at accelerating growth and expanding their customer base.
Overview: IQGeo Group plc provides geospatial software solutions for telecom and utility network operators across various countries, with a market cap of ￡31.00 million.
Operations: The company generates ￡44.49 million in revenue from its geospatial software solutions segment.
Insider Ownership: 13%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 63.6% p.a.
IQGeo Group, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Geologist Bidco Limited, recently completed its acquisition and delisting from AIM. Despite past shareholder dilution, IQGeo became profitable this year with earnings forecasted to grow 63.61% annually, significantly outpacing the UK market's 14.5%. Revenue growth is expected at 11.5% per year, faster than the UK's average of 3.8%. The company's high insider ownership aligns with its strong growth potential and profitability outlook.
Overview: International Workplace Group plc, with a market cap of ￡1.79 billion, provides workspace solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.
Operations: Revenue segments (in millions of $): Worka: 400.56, Americas: 1.29 billion, Asia Pacific: 341.30, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA): 1.69 billion
Insider Ownership: 25.2%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 115.6% p.a.
International Workplace Group (IWG) has seen its share price fall by 50% over the past five years despite strong fundamentals and record EBITDA. Activist investor Buckley Capital Management suggests a share buyback program and a US stock exchange listing to unlock value. Recent earnings show improved performance with net income of $16 million compared to a loss last year. IWG's revenue is forecasted to grow at 8.9% annually, outpacing the UK market, with profitability expected within three years.
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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:CRW AIM:IQG and LSE:IWG.
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