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3 ASX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership And Up To 106% Earnings Growth

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The ASX200 has been up 0.3% at 8,220 points after hitting a new all-time high of 8,246 in intra-day trade, following the upward momentum seen in US indices. With all Australian sectors showing positive performance and IT leading the charge, investors are keenly eyeing growth opportunities. In this buoyant market environment, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly rewarding as it often signals strong confidence from those closest to the business. Here are three ASX-listed growth companies that not only exhibit robust earnings potential but also boast significant insider ownership.

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%
Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO)10.4%70.9%
AVA Risk Group (ASX:AVA)15.7%118.8%
Pointerra (ASX:3DP)18.7%126.4%
Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR)16.4%69.4%
Acrux (ASX:ACR)17.4%91.6%
Adveritas (ASX:AV1)21.1%144.2%
Plenti Group (ASX:PLT)12.8%106.4%

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Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Capricorn Metals Ltd is an Australian company involved in the evaluation, exploration, development, and production of gold properties with a market cap of A$2.40 billion.

Operations: Capricorn Metals generates revenue primarily from its Karlawinda gold property, amounting to A$359.73 million.

Insider Ownership: 11.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 19.9% p.a.

Capricorn Metals has demonstrated significant growth, with earnings surging from A$4.4 million to A$87.14 million over the past year, reflecting strong financial performance. The company's revenue is forecast to grow 18.6% annually, outpacing the broader Australian market's 5.4%. Insider ownership remains high, aligning management interests with shareholders. Recent developments include a major expansion study at the Karlawinda Gold Project and increased mineral reserves, supporting long-term growth prospects despite moderate annual profit forecasts of 19.93%.

ASX:CMM Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Liontown Resources Limited (ASX:LTR) focuses on the exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral properties in Australia with a market cap of A$1.61 billion.

Operations: Liontown Resources generates revenue through the exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral properties in Australia.

Insider Ownership: 16.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 69.4% p.a.

Liontown Resources is forecast to become profitable within three years, with earnings expected to grow 69.38% annually and revenue projected to increase by 43.4% per year, outpacing the Australian market. Recent strategic partnership with LG Energy Solution includes a US$250 million (A$379 million) investment and extended offtake agreements, reinforcing long-term growth potential. Despite past shareholder dilution, insider ownership remains strong with no substantial recent insider selling and modest insider buying observed in the last three months.

ASX:LTR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Ora Banda Mining Limited, with a market cap of A$1.18 billion, focuses on the exploration, operation, and development of mineral properties in Australia.

Operations: Ora Banda Mining generates revenue primarily from its gold mining operations, amounting to A$166.66 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 106.9% p.a.

Ora Banda Mining is forecast to become profitable within three years, with earnings expected to grow 106.93% annually and revenue projected to increase by 46.3% per year, significantly outpacing the Australian market. Despite past shareholder dilution, insider ownership remains strong with no substantial recent insider selling or buying. Recent executive changes include the appointment of Doug Warden as CFO and Kathryn Cutler as an independent Non-executive Director, bolstering leadership expertise in finance and mineral exploration.

ASX:OBM Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

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