Discover UK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

As the UK market grapples with challenges stemming from weak trade data from China, reflected in the recent downturn of the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices, investors are increasingly seeking resilient opportunities amidst global economic uncertainties. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often demonstrate strong alignment between management and shareholder interests, potentially offering stability and a long-term growth focus even when broader markets face volatility.

Name

Insider Ownership

Earnings Growth

SRT Marine Systems (AIM:SRT)

16.3%

57.8%

Quantum Base Holdings (AIM:QUBE)

33.9%

93.2%

Plexus Holdings (AIM:POS)

11.5%

140%

Manolete Partners (AIM:MANO)

34.9%

38.1%

Kainos Group (LSE:KNOS)

20.6%

23%

Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)

38.4%

32.4%

B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)

10.9%

157.2%

ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI)

30.8%

20.8%

Afentra (AIM:AET)

37.7%

37.1%

ActiveOps (AIM:AOM)

25%

102.9%

Click here to see the full list of 58 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers mortgage advice services in the United Kingdom and has a market cap of £418.92 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of £289.64 million from its financial services segment in the UK.

Insider Ownership: 18.2%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 11.5% p.a.

Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) has demonstrated robust growth, with earnings rising by 77.1% last year and revenue up 19% to approximately £318 million for 2025. Analysts expect earnings to grow at 18.9% annually, surpassing UK market forecasts. Insider activity shows more buying than selling recently, indicating confidence in future prospects despite an unstable dividend track record. The appointment of Yaiza Luengo as COO suggests a focus on leveraging technology for operational efficiency and growth.

AIM:MAB1 Ownership Breakdown as at Jan 2026

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: SRT Marine Systems plc, along with its subsidiaries, develops and supplies AIS-based maritime domain awareness technologies, products, and systems, with a market cap of £200.50 million.

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Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from the Marine Technology Business, which accounts for £78.02 million.

Insider Ownership: 16.3%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 21.5% p.a.

SRT Marine Systems is experiencing significant growth, with earnings expected to rise 57.8% annually, outpacing the UK market’s 14.2%. Revenue is forecasted to grow at 21.5% per year, also surpassing the market average. Recent guidance indicates a substantial increase in first-half revenues to £51.1 million from £26.2 million last year, highlighting strong operational momentum despite financial results being affected by large one-off items and debt coverage concerns.

AIM:SRT Ownership Breakdown as at Jan 2026

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

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 £380.45 million.

Operations: The company’s revenue is derived from the exploration and production of oil and gas, amounting to $163.17 million.

Insider Ownership: 12.2%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 13.9% p.a.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum is forecast to achieve profitability within three years, with earnings expected to grow 60.11% annually. Its revenue growth of 13.9% per year surpasses the UK market average but remains below 20%. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, though its dividend yield of 9.53% is not well covered by earnings. Recent production results align with guidance, yet future output may decline slightly based on new forecasts.

LSE:GKP Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026

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 AIM:SRT and LSE:GKP.

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Discover UK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

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