As the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 index experiences a downturn due to weak trade data from China, investors are increasingly seeking stability and potential growth in uncertain times. In such a market environment, companies with high insider ownership can be appealing as they often indicate confidence from those who know the business best, aligning their interests closely with shareholders while potentially offering resilience amid global economic challenges.
Name
Insider Ownership
Earnings Growth
Windar Photonics (AIM:WPHO)
12.9%
48.7%
Taylor Maritime (LSE:TMI)
20.7%
65%
SRT Marine Systems (AIM:SRT)
24.1%
91.4%
Petrofac (LSE:PFC)
16.6%
117%
Manolete Partners (AIM:MANO)
38.1%
29.5%
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: Applied Nutrition Plc manufactures, wholesales, and retails sports nutritional products in the United Kingdom and internationally with a market cap of £325 million.
Operations: The company’s revenue segment includes £88.35 million from Vitamins & Nutrition Products.
Insider Ownership: 37.8%
Applied Nutrition is trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value, with earnings growth forecasted at 15.72% annually, outpacing the UK market’s average. Although not significant by high-growth standards, its revenue growth of 11.1% per year also surpasses the market average. Recent appointments of Peter Cowgill and Deepti Velury Bakhshi as Non-Executive Directors could enhance strategic direction, leveraging their extensive experience in transformation and expansion within consumer sectors.
LSE:APN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2025
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Evoke plc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a betting and gaming company across the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Romania, Denmark and other international markets with a market cap of £297.16 million.
Operations: The company’s revenue is generated from three main segments: Retail (£506.10 million), UK&I Online (£693.20 million), and International (£555.20 million).
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Insider Ownership: 20.6%
Evoke plc is trading significantly below its estimated fair value, with earnings projected to grow at 85.53% annually, indicating strong potential for profitability within three years. The company has high insider ownership with more shares bought than sold recently, reflecting confidence in its strategic direction. Despite revenue growth forecasts of 4.6% per year lagging behind the UK market average, Evoke’s very high future return on equity and solid valuation compared to peers suggest promising prospects.
LSE:EVOK Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2025
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Stelrad Group PLC manufactures and distributes radiators across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Turkey, and internationally, with a market cap of £203.76 million.
Operations: The company’s revenue is primarily derived from its manufacture and distribution of radiators, amounting to £283.94 million.
Insider Ownership: 15.3%
Stelrad Group, with significant insider buying recently, is trading below its estimated fair value and has a forecasted annual earnings growth of 34.6%, outpacing the UK market. Despite slower revenue growth at 3.5% per year and high debt levels, analysts expect a stock price increase of 26.3%. Recent financials show decreased sales and a net loss for H1 2025; however, an interim dividend increase reflects some confidence in future performance.
LSE:SRAD Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include LSE:APN LSE:EVOK and LSE:SRAD.
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