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3 ASX Growth Stocks With Up To 16% Insider Ownership

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The Australian market has stayed flat over the past 7 days but is up 6.6% over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 13% annually. In this context, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be a promising strategy for investors seeking alignment between company leadership and shareholder interests.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Australia

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Cettire (ASX:CTT)28.7%26.7%
Acrux (ASX:ACR)14.6%115.3%
Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV)13.6%26.8%
Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR)16.4%51.6%
Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL)17%75.7%
Biome Australia (ASX:BIO)34.5%114.4%
Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO)10.4%49.4%
Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM)10.2%106.8%
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 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$10.62 billion, operates as a mining services company in Australia, Asia, and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are comprised of A$1.60 billion from Lithium, A$2.50 billion from Iron Ore, and A$2.82 billion from Mining Services.

Insider Ownership: 11.6%

Mineral Resources Limited showcases high insider ownership and strong growth potential, with earnings forecasted to grow 19.3% annually, outpacing the Australian market's 13.1%. Revenue is expected to increase by 10.2% per year, also surpassing market growth rates. However, profit margins have declined from 16.3% to 7.9%, and interest payments are not well covered by earnings. Trading at a significant discount of approximately 54.9% below estimated fair value indicates potential undervaluation despite these challenges.

ASX:MIN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Technology One (ASX:TNE)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Technology One Limited develops, markets, sells, implements, and supports integrated enterprise business software solutions in Australia and internationally with a market cap of A$6.71 billion.

Operations: Revenue segments for Technology One Limited include Software (A$317.24 million), Corporate (A$83.83 million), and Consulting (A$68.13 million).

Insider Ownership: 12.3%

Technology One demonstrates high insider ownership and robust growth potential. The company's earnings are forecasted to grow at 14.8% annually, outpacing the Australian market's 13.1%, while revenue is expected to increase by 11.5% per year, surpassing the market's 4.9%. Recent earnings reported A$240.83 million in revenue and A$48 million in net income for H1 2024, showing solid year-over-year growth. The appointment of Paul Robson as a Non-Executive Director enhances strategic capabilities with his SaaS expertise.

ASX:TNE Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Universal Store Holdings Limited (ASX:UNI) is a specialty retailer in Australia offering casual men's and women's fashion, shoes, accessories, lifestyle products, and gifts with a market cap of A$446.52 million.

Operations: Revenue segments for Universal Store Holdings Limited comprise A$42.84 million from CTC and A$244.13 million from Universal Store.

Insider Ownership: 16.3%

Universal Store Holdings exhibits substantial insider ownership and promising growth prospects. The company's earnings grew by 6.8% over the past year, with future revenue expected to increase at 9.1% annually, outpacing the Australian market's 4.9%. Earnings are forecasted to grow at 13.2% per year, slightly above the market average of 13.1%. Recent guidance projects group sales of A$288.5 million for FY2024, a rise of 9.7%, and underlying EBIT between A$46 million and A$47 million.

ASX:UNI Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

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