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ASX Growth Companies Insiders Are Investing In

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As the Australian market experiences modest gains with the ASX200 up by 0.2% and sectors like IT leading performance, investors are closely monitoring shifts in both local and international landscapes. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership often attract attention as they can signal confidence from those who understand the business best.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Australia

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
SKS Technologies Group (ASX:SKS)29.7%24.8%
Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR)18%38.9%
Medallion Metals (ASX:MM8)13.8%67.5%
Acrux (ASX:ACR)20.2%91.8%
AVA Risk Group (ASX:AVA)15.7%77.3%
Pointerra (ASX:3DP)23.8%126.4%
Newfield Resources (ASX:NWF)31.5%72.1%
Plenti Group (ASX:PLT)12.8%120.1%
Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR)16.2%84.5%
Findi (ASX:FND)34.8%112.9%

Click here to see the full list of 97 stocks from our Fast Growing ASX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Cromwell Property Group (ASX:CMW)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Cromwell Property Group (ASX:CMW) is a real estate investor and fund manager with operations across three continents, boasting a market cap of A$1.02 billion.

Operations: Cromwell Property Group generates revenue from three main segments: Co-Investments (A$127.50 million), Investment Portfolio (A$194.30 million), and Funds and Asset Management (A$94.90 million).

Insider Ownership: 14.0%

Cromwell Property Group shows substantial insider buying, suggesting confidence in its future prospects. Revenue growth is forecast at 7.4% annually, outpacing the Australian market's 5.9%. However, profitability remains a challenge as interest payments are not well covered by earnings and the dividend yield of 7.69% is unsustainable with current earnings. Despite these challenges, Cromwell is expected to achieve profitability within three years and trades at a good relative value compared to peers.

ASX:CMW Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025
ASX:CMW Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Liontown Resources Limited focuses on the exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral properties in Australia with a market cap of A$1.36 billion.

Operations: Liontown Resources Limited's revenue segments are currently not specified in monetary terms.

Insider Ownership: 15.2%

Liontown Resources is poised for significant growth, with revenue expected to increase by 40% annually, outpacing the Australian market. Although it currently makes less than A$1 million in revenue, it is forecast to become profitable within three years. Insider activity indicates more buying than selling recently, reflecting confidence despite low volumes. The stock trades at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside as profitability improves.

ASX:LTR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025
ASX:LTR Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

Nanosonics (ASX:NAN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Nanosonics Limited is a global infection prevention company with a market cap of A$916.71 million.

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

Insider Ownership: 15.4%

Nanosonics is set for significant earnings growth, projected at 24% annually, surpassing the Australian market's average. However, revenue growth is expected to be more modest at 8.7% per year. Despite recent board changes with long-serving members stepping down, the company trades below its estimated fair value by 39.3%. Profit margins have decreased from last year, but no substantial insider trading activity has been reported in recent months.

ASX:NAN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025
ASX:NAN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

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