The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines amid concerns over weak trade data from China, which continues to impact global economic recovery. In such uncertain times, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be a strategic approach for investors seeking stability and alignment of interests between management and shareholders.
Name
Insider Ownership
Earnings Growth
TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG)
17.5%
17.2%
Taylor Maritime (LSE:TMI)
20.7%
65%
SRT Marine Systems (AIM:SRT)
24.1%
91.4%
Petrofac (LSE:PFC)
16.6%
117%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)
19.8%
20.8%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)
12.2%
61%
Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy (AIM:FARN)
24.6%
53.3%
ENGAGE XR Holdings (AIM:EXR)
15.3%
84.5%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)
22.1%
138.6%
ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI)
18.4%
23.3%
Let’s take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: M&C Saatchi plc offers advertising and marketing communications services across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Americas with a market cap of £227.87 million.
Operations: The company’s revenue is derived from its advertising and marketing communications services across various regions including the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.
Insider Ownership: 15.4%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 25.2% p.a.
M&C Saatchi has seen substantial insider buying recently, indicating confidence in its growth prospects. Despite a forecasted revenue decline of 9.7% annually over the next three years, earnings are expected to grow significantly at 25.2% per year, outpacing the UK market’s average. The company trades at 58.6% below estimated fair value and has become profitable this year. Recent board changes include Dame Heather Rabbatts’ appointment as Non-Executive Chair permanently.
AIM:SAA Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2025
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc is involved in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of luxury sports cars across various regions including the UK, Americas, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia Pacific with a market cap of approximately £711.43 million.
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Operations: The company’s revenue primarily comes from its automotive segment, which generated £1.44 billion.
Insider Ownership: 16.8%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 74% p.a.
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings has experienced insider buying, showing some internal confidence despite recent financial challenges. The company reported a decrease in sales to £454.4 million for H1 2025, though net losses improved compared to last year. Revenue is expected to grow at 12.6% annually, surpassing the UK market average. While trading significantly below estimated fair value, it remains volatile with shareholder dilution and plans for profitability within three years amidst high insider ownership influence.
LSE:AML Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2025
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Saga plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers package and cruise holidays, general insurance, and personal finance products and services in the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £253.07 million.
Operations: Saga’s revenue is primarily derived from its travel segment (£455.40 million), supplemented by income from home broking insurance (£31.80 million), motor broking insurance (£46.80 million), and other insurance broking services (£36.70 million).
Insider Ownership: 10.4%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 90.8% p.a.
Saga is forecast to become profitable within three years, with earnings expected to grow 90.77% annually, outperforming the UK market’s average growth. Despite slower revenue growth of 3.6% per year, Saga trades at a good value compared to peers. A strategic partnership with NatWest Boxed aims to expand its financial services for those over 50, enhancing product offerings and customer service. Recent committee mergers indicate ongoing business simplification efforts without insider trading activity reported recently.
LSE:SAGA Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2025
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:SAA LSE:AML and LSE:SAGA.
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