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ASX Growth Stocks With Insider Ownership Up To 33%

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In the last week, the Australian market has stayed flat while the Materials sector gained 6.9%. Over the past 12 months, the market has risen by 15% with earnings forecasted to grow by 12% annually. In this environment, companies with strong insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate confidence from those closest to the business. Here are three ASX growth stocks that boast insider ownership of up to 33%.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Australia

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV)10.4%27.4%
Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL)17%54.5%
Genmin (ASX:GEN)12%117.7%
AVA Risk Group (ASX:AVA)15.7%118.8%
Pointerra (ASX:3DP)18.7%126.4%
Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR)16.4%69.4%
Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO)10.4%70.9%
Acrux (ASX:ACR)17.4%91.6%
Adveritas (ASX:AV1)21.1%144.2%
Plenti Group (ASX:PLT)12.8%106.4%

Click here to see the full list of 101 stocks from our Fast Growing ASX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Cettire (ASX:CTT)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Cettire Limited operates an online luxury goods retailing business in Australia, the United States, and internationally, with a market cap of A$731.98 million.

Operations: Cettire's revenue from online retail sales amounts to A$742.26 million.

Insider Ownership: 33.8%

Cettire Limited, a growth company with high insider ownership, recently appointed Caroline Elliott and Jon Gidney as independent non-executive directors. The company reported A$742.26 million in sales for FY2024, up from A$416.23 million the previous year, although net income decreased to A$10.47 million from A$15.97 million. Despite volatile share prices and lower profit margins (1.4%), Cettire's earnings are forecast to grow 29% annually, outpacing the Australian market's 12.2%.

ASX:CTT Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024
ASX:CTT Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024

Duratec (ASX:DUR)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Duratec Limited (ASX:DUR) provides assessment, protection, remediation, and refurbishment services for steel and concrete infrastructure in Australia and has a market cap of A$365.11 million.

Operations: Duratec's revenue segments include Energy (A$46.64 million), Defence (A$220.16 million), Buildings & Facades (A$111.33 million), and Mining & Industrial (A$155.64 million).

Insider Ownership: 31.8%

Duratec has shown consistent earnings growth, with a 24.8% annual increase over the past five years and forecasted 13.22% annual growth, surpassing the Australian market's 12.2%. Despite trading at 43.5% below its estimated fair value, revenue is expected to grow at a slower rate of 7.3%. Recent inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index and solid revenue guidance for FY2025 support its growth trajectory. However, dividend sustainability remains a concern due to inadequate free cash flow coverage.

ASX:DUR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
ASX:DUR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Mineral Resources Limited, with a market cap of A$8.41 billion, operates as a mining services company in Australia, Asia, and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Energy (A$16 million), Lithium (A$1.41 billion), Iron Ore (A$2.58 billion), Mining Services (A$3.38 billion), and Other Commodities (A$19 million).

Insider Ownership: 11.7%

Mineral Resources reported A$5.28 billion in sales for FY2024, up from A$4.78 billion the previous year, though net income fell to A$125 million from A$243 million. Despite lower profit margins and earnings per share, the company is forecasted to grow its earnings by 38.29% annually over the next three years, outpacing market expectations. Insider activity shows more buying than selling recently, indicating confidence in future prospects despite some financial challenges like low return on equity and high non-cash earnings.

ASX:MIN Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024
ASX:MIN Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024

Summing It All Up

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