3 ASX Growth Companies Insiders Are Investing In

Amidst the backdrop of a declining ASX200, which recently closed 0.67% lower at 8,150 points due to investor concerns over Middle Eastern conflicts, certain sectors like Energy have emerged as strong performers. In such volatile market conditions, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they may indicate confidence from those who know the business best.

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%	71.5%
AVA Risk Group (ASX:AVA)	15.7%	118.8%
Pointerra (ASX:3DP)	20.1%	126.4%
Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR)	14.7%	49.8%
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 98 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 operating across three continents with a market capitalization of A$1.18 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived 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: 13.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 45.9% p.a.

Cromwell Property Group faces challenges with a net loss of A$531.6 million for the year ending June 2024, yet it is forecasted to become profitable in three years, outpacing average market growth. Revenue is expected to grow at 6.3% annually, slightly above the Australian market rate. Despite a dividend yield of 6.67%, sustainability concerns arise due to insufficient earnings coverage. Insider trading activity over the past three months remains unclear, indicating stability in insider ownership behavior.

• Click here and access our complete growth analysis report to understand the dynamics of Cromwell Property Group.
• The analysis detailed in our Cromwell Property Group valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Mesoblast Limited is a company focused on developing regenerative medicine products across Australia, the United States, Singapore, and Switzerland with a market cap of A$1.70 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment includes the development of a cell technology platform for commercialization, generating $5.90 million.

Insider Ownership: 22.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 60.8% p.a.

Mesoblast, with strong insider ownership and minimal recent insider selling, is positioned for significant growth. The company's earnings are forecasted to grow 60.82% annually, with revenue expected to increase by 45.8% per year, surpassing market averages. Despite a recent drop from the S&P/ASX Emerging Companies Index and a net loss of US$87.96 million for FY2024, Mesoblast's potential FDA approval for Ryoncil could enhance its growth trajectory in treating pediatric SR-aGVHD.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Mesoblast's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Mesoblast's current price could be quite moderate.

Qualitas (ASX:QAL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Qualitas (ASX:QAL) is a real estate investment firm specializing in direct investments across various real estate classes and geographies, distressed debt acquisitions and restructuring, third-party capital raisings, and consulting services, with a market cap of A$749.45 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from Direct Lending, which contributes A$26.79 million, and Funds Management, which adds A$13.61 million.

Insider Ownership: 27.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 22.4% p.a.

Qualitas has substantial insider ownership with recent significant insider buying, indicating confidence in its growth potential. The company reported a revenue increase to A$84.02 million and net income of A$26.18 million for FY2024, reflecting solid financial performance. Earnings are forecasted to grow at 22.4% annually, outpacing the broader Australian market's growth expectations. However, the return on equity is projected to remain low at 9.1%, and the dividend track record appears unstable despite recent increases.

• Take a closer look at Qualitas' potential here in our earnings growth report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Qualitas is trading beyond its estimated value.

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