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ASX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

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As the ASX200 prepares for a lower opening, influenced by global market reactions and local corporate developments, investors are keenly observing how these factors impact their portfolios. In such a fluctuating environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer a unique advantage, as they often reflect strong internal confidence and alignment with shareholder interests.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Australia

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Hartshead Resources (ASX:HHR)13.9%102.6%
Cettire (ASX:CTT)28.7%26.7%
Acrux (ASX:ACR)14.6%115.6%
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV)13.6%28.1%
Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR)16.4%69.7%
Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL)17.5%75.7%
Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO)10.4%49.4%
Adveritas (ASX:AV1)21.1%103.9%
Plenti Group (ASX:PLT)12.8%106.4%
Change Financial (ASX:CCA)26.6%77.9%

Click here to see the full list of 91 stocks from our Fast Growing ASX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Develop Global (ASX:DVP)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Develop Global Limited (ASX:DVP) engages in the exploration and development of mineral resource properties in Australia, with a market cap of A$572.88 million.

Operations: Revenue from mining services amounts to A$109.75 million.

Insider Ownership: 22.6%

Develop Global (DVP) is expected to see significant revenue growth, with forecasts indicating a 57.5% annual increase, outpacing the Australian market's average. The company is projected to become profitable within three years, showcasing above-average market growth in earnings at 122.66% per year. Despite this strong outlook, DVP has less than one year of cash runway and a forecasted low return on equity of 13.5%. Recent events include presentations at the Bell Potter Emerging Leaders Conference in May 2024.

ASX:DVP Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
ASX:DVP Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

IPD Group (ASX:IPG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: IPD Group Limited, with a market cap of A$480.72 million, distributes electrical equipment in Australia.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include the Products Division, generating A$215.98 million, and the Services Division, contributing A$20.79 million.

Insider Ownership: 28.1%

IPD Group is forecast to achieve annual earnings growth of 25.9% and revenue growth of 23.6%, both surpassing the Australian market averages. Despite trading at a discount to its estimated fair value, there has been significant insider selling recently with no substantial insider buying over the past three months. Earnings grew by 22.4% last year, but shareholders experienced dilution during this period. IPD presented at the Bell Potter Emerging Leaders Conference in May 2024.

ASX:IPG Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
ASX:IPG Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

Nanosonics (ASX:NAN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Nanosonics Limited, with a market cap of A$975.65 million, operates as a global infection prevention company.

Operations: Nanosonics generates revenue primarily from its Healthcare Equipment segment, amounting to A$170.01 million.

Insider Ownership: 15.1%

Nanosonics is forecast to achieve annual earnings growth of 22.3% and revenue growth of 8.7%, both outpacing the Australian market averages. Despite trading at a 37% discount to its estimated fair value, recent earnings results showed a decline in net income from A$19.88 million to A$12.97 million year-over-year, with profit margins also decreasing from 12% to 7.6%. There has been significant insider selling over the past three months, but more shares were bought than sold overall during this period.

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

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