Philip Fisher
The Growth Investing Pioneer
1931 - 1999
Find companies with outstanding management, superior R&D, and strong growth potential. Use the scuttlebutt method to gather qualitative information. Buy and hold for the very long term - outstanding companies are extremely rare and worth paying up for.
Investment Approach
- 1Favours high R&D spending relative to revenue
- 2Looks for above-average profit margins that are improving
- 3Values management depth and succession planning
- 4Prefers companies reinvesting heavily in future growth
- 5Scuttlebutt method - talk to customers, competitors, and suppliers
Selection Criteria
Criteria derived from Philip Fisher's published writings and investment principles.
Top 10 UK Equities - Philip Fisher Strategy
Ranked by Philip Fisher's growth quality framework. Companies with outstanding R&D, management, and growth potential.
| # | Ticker | Company | Sector | Mkt Cap | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IHG | InterContinental Hotels Group PLC | Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines | $23.5bn | 100.0 | BUY candidate – outstanding grower, scuttlebutt confirmed |
| 2 | HLMA | Halma PLC | Electronic Equipment & Instruments | $17.5bn | 99.6 | BUY candidate – outstanding grower, scuttlebutt confirmed |
| 3 | BCG | Baltic Classifieds Group PLC | Interactive Media & Services | $1.0bn | 99.3 | BUY candidate – outstanding grower, scuttlebutt confirmed |
| 4 | DPLM | Diploma PLC | Trading Companies & Distributors | $14.1bn | 98.9 | BUY candidate – outstanding grower, scuttlebutt confirmed |
| 5 | RR | Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC | Aerospace & Defense | $149.5bn | 98.6 | Outstanding grower – price too rich, wait |
| 6 | GAW | Games Workshop Group PLC | Leisure Products | $7.3bn | 98.2 | Outstanding grower – price too rich, wait |
| 7 | EDV | Endeavour Mining plc | Gold | $12.7bn | 97.8 | Watchlist |
| 8 | EXPN | Experian PLC | Research & Consulting Services | $31.4bn | 97.5 | Watchlist |
| 9 | REL | Relx PLC | Research & Consulting Services | $64.1bn | 97.1 | Watchlist |
| 10 | CCH | Coca-Cola HBC AG | Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages | $21.0bn | 96.8 | Watchlist |
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
Halma PLC
Baltic Classifieds Group PLC
Diploma PLC
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC
Games Workshop Group PLC
Endeavour Mining plc
Experian PLC
Relx PLC
Coca-Cola HBC AG
Disclaimer
This page applies Philip Fisher's documented investment philosophy to UK-listed equities. Rankings and scores are illustrative and do not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.