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ASX Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership Boasting Up To 46% Earnings Growth

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As the Australian market braces for a slight dip, influenced by global economic uncertainties and cautious corporate outlooks, investors are keenly observing growth opportunities amid these challenging conditions. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the business, especially when coupled with substantial earnings growth potential.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Australia

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV)10.4%27.4%
Genmin (ASX:GEN)12.3%117.7%
Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL)14.8%42.9%
AVA Risk Group (ASX:AVA)15.7%118.8%
Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO)10.4%66.6%
Acrux (ASX:ACR)17.4%91.6%
Findi (ASX:FND)35.8%64.8%
Pointerra (ASX:3DP)20.1%126.4%
Adveritas (ASX:AV1)21.2%144.2%
Plenti Group (ASX:PLT)12.8%106.4%

Click here to see the full list of 96 stocks from our Fast Growing ASX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Emerald Resources NL is involved in the exploration and development of mineral reserves in Cambodia and Australia, with a market cap of A$2.88 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from mine operations, totaling A$366.04 million.

Insider Ownership: 18%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 32.2% p.a.

Emerald Resources exhibits strong growth potential with earnings expected to grow significantly at 32.2% annually, outpacing the Australian market. Revenue is forecast to increase by 31.1% per year, indicating robust expansion prospects. The company trades at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value, enhancing its appeal as an investment opportunity. Recent developments include the retirement of influential board member Simon Lee AO and ongoing M&A discussions involving key assets like the Ravenswood Gold Mine.

ASX:EMR Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
ASX:EMR Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Flight Centre Travel Group Limited is a company that offers travel retailing services to both leisure and corporate clients across Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and other international markets with a market cap of approximately A$3.61 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its leisure segment, contributing A$1.35 billion, and its corporate segment, which accounts for A$1.11 billion.

Insider Ownership: 13.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 19.1% p.a.

Flight Centre Travel Group demonstrates solid growth potential, with earnings forecasted to grow at 19.1% annually, surpassing the Australian market's average. Recent full-year results show a significant increase in net income to A$139 million from A$47 million the previous year. The company is actively seeking acquisitions and investments to double its Cruise & Touring sales, leveraging strong brands and a robust cash position for reinvestment opportunities despite an unstable dividend track record.

ASX:FLT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
ASX:FLT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Guzman y Gomez (ASX:GYG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Guzman y Gomez Limited owns, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants in Australia, Singapore, Japan, and the United States with a market cap of A$3.96 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its quick service restaurant operations, totaling A$364.99 million.

Insider Ownership: 13%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 46.7% p.a.

Guzman y Gomez is experiencing robust revenue growth, with a 31.9% increase last year and forecasts of 17.8% annually, outpacing the Australian market. Despite a net loss of A$13.75 million for the full year ending June 2024, the company is projected to become profitable within three years. Recent inclusion in multiple S&P/ASX indices highlights its growing market presence, although return on equity remains low at an estimated 11.6% over three years.

ASX:GYG Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
ASX:GYG Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

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