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Top ASX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In September 2024

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Over the last 7 days, the Australian market has dropped 1.7%, driven by a decline of 5.4% in the Materials sector. However, over the longer term, the market has risen by 10% in the last year with earnings forecast to grow by 12% annually. In this context, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly valuable as insiders often have deeper insights into their company's potential and may signal confidence in future performance.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Australia

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Hartshead Resources (ASX:HHR)13.9%102.6%
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV)13.6%27.4%
Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL)17%61.8%
AVA Risk Group (ASX:AVA)15.7%118.8%
Pointerra (ASX:3DP)18.7%126.4%
Acrux (ASX:ACR)14.6%91.6%
Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO)10.4%70.5%
Adveritas (ASX:AV1)21.1%144.2%
Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR)16.4%69.7%
Plenti Group (ASX:PLT)12.8%106.4%

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Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Aussie Broadband Limited offers telecommunications and technology services in Australia, with a market cap of A$1.14 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Business (A$96.97 million), Wholesale (A$159.73 million), Residential (A$585.07 million), Symbio Group (A$69.93 million), and Enterprise and Government (A$88.04 million).

Insider Ownership: 10.8%

Aussie Broadband's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 27.3% per year, outpacing the Australian market's 12.1%. Despite recent shareholder dilution and large one-off items impacting financial results, ABB reported strong revenue growth from A$787.95 million to A$999.75 million in FY2024, with net income rising to A$26.38 million. Insider ownership remains high, though no substantial insider trading occurred in the past three months. Recent executive changes include a new Group CFO and an upcoming CTO transition.

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

Humm Group (ASX:HUM)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Humm Group Limited offers a range of financial products and services across Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Canada with a market cap of A$388.79 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include PosPP (A$49.70 million), Australia Cards (A$42 million), New Zealand Cards (A$65.90 million), and Commercial and Leasing (A$86.10 million).

Insider Ownership: 27.9%

Humm Group's earnings are expected to grow significantly at 23.9% per year, surpassing the Australian market's 12.1%. Although revenue growth is forecasted at a slower rate of 13.1% per year, it still outpaces the broader market's 5.3%. The company became profitable this year despite large one-off items impacting results and debt not being well covered by operating cash flow. Recent buybacks indicate strong insider confidence, with A$10 million spent repurchasing shares in 2024.

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

Nanosonics (ASX:NAN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Nanosonics Limited is a global infection prevention company with a market cap of A$1.11 billion.

Operations: Nanosonics generates revenue primarily from its Healthcare Equipment segment, which accounts for A$170.01 million.

Insider Ownership: 15.1%

Nanosonics' earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 23.2% per year, outpacing the Australian market's 12.1%. However, recent financial results showed a decline in net income to A$12.97 million from A$19.88 million last year despite a slight increase in sales to A$170.01 million. The company's profit margins have also decreased from 12% to 7.6%. Nanosonics trades at 28.3% below its estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation for growth-focused investors.

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

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