3 Top ASX Growth Stocks With 16% Insider Ownership

The ASX200 has experienced a slight dip, closing down 0.62% at 8,218 points, despite the September quarter marking its best performance since 2013. In this mixed market environment where sectors like Health Care and IT are showing resilience while Materials and Financials face sell-offs, identifying growth companies with significant insider ownership can provide valuable insights into potential long-term opportunities.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Australia

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings 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%	55.8%
Acrux (ASX:ACR)	17.4%	91.6%
Adveritas (ASX:AV1)	21.1%	144.2%
Plenti Group (ASX:PLT)	12.8%	106.4%

Click here to see the full list of 102 stocks from our Fast Growing ASX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Liontown Resources Limited (ASX:LTR) is an Australian company focused on the exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral properties, with a market cap of approximately A$1.95 billion.

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

Insider Ownership: 16.4%

Liontown Resources is trading at 75.3% below its estimated fair value and is expected to become profitable within three years, with earnings forecasted to grow 55.77% annually. Despite a net loss of A$64.92 million for the fiscal year ended June 2024, insider buying has been more prevalent than selling recently. A strategic partnership with LG Energy Solution includes a US$250 million investment and extends their lithium spodumene supply agreement by ten years, highlighting strong growth potential in the global lithium sector.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Liontown Resources with our detailed analytical future growth report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Liontown Resources is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Mineral Resources Limited, with a market cap of A$10.15 billion, operates as a mining services company in Australia, Asia, and internationally through its subsidiaries.

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

Insider Ownership: 11.7%

Mineral Resources shows strong growth potential with earnings forecasted to grow 38.29% annually, significantly outpacing the Australian market's 12.2%. Despite a decline in profit margins from 5.1% to 2.4% over the past year and net income falling from A$243 million to A$125 million, insider buying has been more prevalent than selling recently. Trading at 46.1% below its estimated fair value, it remains an attractive prospect for growth investors despite some financial challenges like interest coverage issues.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Mineral Resources' earnings growth report.
• The analysis detailed in our Mineral Resources valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

SiteMinder (ASX:SDR)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: SiteMinder Limited (ASX:SDR) develops, markets, and sells online guest acquisition platforms and commerce solutions for accommodation providers in Australia and internationally, with a market cap of A$1.74 billion.

Operations: Revenue from the Software & Programming segment is A$190.84 million.

Insider Ownership: 11.2%

SiteMinder has shown substantial growth with earnings increasing 23.5% annually over the past five years and revenue growing to A$190.67 million in 2024 from A$151.38 million a year ago. The company is forecasted to grow earnings by 60.52% per year and become profitable within three years, outpacing market averages. Despite a net loss of A$25.13 million, SiteMinder trades at 14.3% below its estimated fair value, making it an intriguing option for growth-focused investors with high insider ownership considerations.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of SiteMinder.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that SiteMinder is trading beyond its estimated value.

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