As global markets experience broad-based gains and U.S. indexes approach record highs, investor sentiment is buoyed by positive economic indicators such as falling jobless claims and rising home sales. Amid this backdrop of cautious optimism, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing due to the alignment of interests between company insiders and shareholders, suggesting confidence in the company’s future prospects.
|
Name |
Insider Ownership |
Earnings Growth |
|
SKS Technologies Group (ASX:SKS) |
32.4% |
24.8% |
|
Pharma Mar (BME:PHM) |
11.8% |
56.9% |
|
Medley (TSE:4480) |
34% |
31.7% |
|
Findi (ASX:FND) |
34.8% |
71.5% |
|
Elliptic Laboratories (OB:ELABS) |
26.8% |
103.6% |
|
Plenti Group (ASX:PLT) |
12.8% |
120.1% |
|
EHang Holdings (NasdaqGM:EH) |
32.8% |
81.5% |
|
Credo Technology Group Holding (NasdaqGS:CRDO) |
13.7% |
95% |
|
Alkami Technology (NasdaqGS:ALKT) |
11% |
98.6% |
|
Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) |
16.2% |
84.6% |
We’re going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: KCTech Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that manufactures and distributes semiconductor systems, display systems, and electronic materials, with a market cap of ₩668.61 billion.
Operations: The company’s revenue segments include semiconductor systems, display systems, and electronic materials.
Insider Ownership: 20%
KCTech’s growth prospects are underscored by a forecasted earnings increase of 31% annually, outpacing the KR market. Revenue is also expected to grow at 20.9% per year, surpassing market averages. Recent buyback announcements aim to enhance shareholder value and stabilize stock prices, with up to KRW 10 billion allocated for repurchases. Despite low return on equity projections (12.3%), analysts anticipate a potential stock price rise of 45.2%.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Storskogen Group AB (publ) owns and develops small and medium-sized businesses in the services, trade, and industrial sectors, with a market cap of SEK16.78 billion.
Operations: The company’s revenue segments are comprised of SEK9.63 billion from Trade, SEK14.43 billion from Industry, and SEK10.59 billion from Services.
Insider Ownership: 19.5%
Storskogen Group’s growth potential is highlighted by a forecasted annual earnings increase of over 100%, despite slower revenue growth at 1.4% per year. Recent financial activities include completing a SEK 1.25 billion fixed-income offering and a partial tender offer for bonds, reflecting strategic debt management. While trading significantly below estimated fair value, the company’s interest payments are not well covered by earnings, indicating financial challenges amidst its transition to profitability within three years.
