The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China and subsequent global economic concerns. In such a volatile environment, growth companies with strong insider ownership can be appealing as they often indicate confidence in the company's potential by those who know it best.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom

Name Insider Ownership Earnings Growth SRT Marine Systems (AIM:SRT) 24.1% 91.4% QinetiQ Group (LSE:QQ.) 13.3% 67.3% Petrofac (LSE:PFC) 16.6% 117% Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1) 19.8% 20.8% Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC) 38.4% 25.6% Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) 12.2% 63.5% 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) 18.1% 23.3%

Click here to see the full list of 63 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Hargreaves Services

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hargreaves Services Plc offers environmental and industrial services across the United Kingdom, Europe, Hong Kong, and internationally, with a market cap of £248.84 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Services segment amounting to £219.11 million and Hargreaves Land contributing £10.54 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 27% p.a.

Hargreaves Services, with high insider ownership, is poised for robust growth. The company anticipates strong revenue and profit before tax increases, driven by its Services unit and German joint venture. Recent leadership changes aim to enhance value creation in these areas. Despite trading below fair value and having a low forecasted return on equity, earnings are expected to grow significantly above the UK market rate. However, dividend sustainability remains a concern due to insufficient free cash flow coverage.

Navigate through the intricacies of Hargreaves Services with our comprehensive analyst estimates report here. Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Hargreaves Services' share price might be too optimistic.AIM:HSP Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2025

Public Policy Holding Company

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. offers consulting services in the United States and has a market cap of £214.20 million.

Operations: The company generates its revenue from three main segments: Diversified Services ($10.69 million), Government Relations ($102.46 million), and Public Affairs Consulting ($36.41 million).

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Insider Ownership: 26.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 89.5% p.a.

Public Policy Holding Company is positioned for growth with high insider ownership. Revenue is forecast to grow at 8.5% annually, outpacing the UK market, while earnings are set to rise significantly by 89.47% per year as it moves towards profitability within three years. The stock trades well below its fair value with analysts predicting a substantial price increase of 45.3%. However, dividend sustainability is questionable due to inadequate earnings coverage. Recent board changes reflect strategic governance adjustments.

Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Public Policy Holding Company's earnings growth report. According our valuation report, there's an indication that Public Policy Holding Company's share price might be on the cheaper side.AIM:PPHC Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2025

SRT Marine Systems

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: SRT Marine Systems plc, with a market cap of £205.24 million, develops and supplies AIS-based maritime domain awareness technologies, products, and systems through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Marine Technology Business segment, which amounts to £11.85 million.

Insider Ownership: 24.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 91.4% p.a.

SRT Marine Systems is poised for significant growth, with revenue expected to rise 45.4% annually, surpassing UK market averages. Earnings are forecast to increase by 91.35% per year as the company aims for profitability within three years. Recent developments include a substantial EUR 167 million contract with the Indonesian Coast Guard, enhancing its long-term revenue prospects. Despite past shareholder dilution, insider ownership remains strong without recent insider trading activity impacting confidence in management's strategy.

Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of SRT Marine Systems. Our valuation report unveils the possibility SRT Marine Systems' shares may be trading at a premium.AIM:SRT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2025

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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:HSP AIM:PPHC and AIM:SRT.

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