3 ASX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership Expecting Up To 38% Earnings Growth

Australian stocks are set to open more than half a percent higher today, buoyed by Wall Street's gains and easing US inflation data, which have fueled expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve. In this favorable market environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly attractive as they often signal confidence in the business's future prospects.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Australia

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV)	10.4%	27.4%
Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR)	18.4%	30.1%
Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL)	17%	61.8%
AVA Risk Group (ASX:AVA)	15.7%	118.8%
Pointerra (ASX:3DP)	18.7%	126.4%
Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR)	16.4%	69.7%
Acrux (ASX:ACR)	14.6%	91.6%
Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO)	10.4%	70.5%
Adveritas (ASX:AV1)	21.1%	144.2%
Plenti Group (ASX:PLT)	12.8%	106.4%

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Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Mineral Resources Limited, with a market cap of A$7.41 billion, operates as a mining services company in Australia, Asia, and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Energy (A$16 million), Lithium (A$1.41 billion), Iron Ore (A$2.58 billion), Mining Services (A$3.38 billion), and Other Commodities (A$19 million).

Insider Ownership: 11.7%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 38.7% p.a.

Mineral Resources Limited, with substantial insider ownership, reported A$5.28 billion in sales for the year ended June 30, 2024, up from A$4.78 billion a year ago. However, net income fell to A$125 million from A$243 million. Insiders have shown confidence by buying more shares than selling over the past three months. Despite lower profit margins and interest payments not being well-covered by earnings, its earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 38.7% per year over the next three years.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Mineral Resources stock in this growth report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Mineral Resources' current price could be inflated.

Pinnacle Investment Management Group (ASX:PNI)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Pinnacle Investment Management Group Limited is an Australian investment management company with a market cap of A$3.36 billion.

Operations: Pinnacle generates revenue primarily from its Funds Management Operations, amounting to A$48.99 million.

Insider Ownership: 31.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 14.4% p.a.

Pinnacle Investment Management Group, with high insider ownership, reported A$48.99 million in sales and A$90.35 million in net income for the year ended June 30, 2024. Earnings grew by 18.1% over the past year and are forecast to grow at 14.4% per year, outpacing the Australian market's expected growth rate of 12.2%. Recent developments include appointing Christina Lenard as Director and announcing a dividend increase to A$0.264 per security for H1 2024.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Pinnacle Investment Management Group with our comprehensive analyst estimates report here.
• The analysis detailed in our Pinnacle Investment Management Group valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

PolyNovo (ASX:PNV)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: PolyNovo Limited designs, manufactures, and sells biodegradable medical devices in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and internationally with a market cap of A$1.75 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment includes A$103.23 million from the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of the NovoSorb Technology.

Insider Ownership: 10.3%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 38.3% p.a.

PolyNovo, with substantial insider ownership, has shown significant growth potential. The company reported a revenue increase to A$104.76 million for the year ended June 30, 2024, up from A$66.54 million the previous year. Net income was A$5.26 million compared to a net loss of A$4.92 million a year ago. Earnings are forecast to grow at 38.3% annually over the next three years, significantly outpacing the Australian market's expected growth rate of 12.2%.

• Get an in-depth perspective on PolyNovo's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, PolyNovo's share price might be too optimistic.

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