As the Australian market navigates a mix of inflationary pressures and sector-specific fluctuations, with the XJO hovering around 8,600 points following Wall Street's recovery, investors are keenly observing growth opportunities. In such an environment, companies with high insider ownership can offer unique insights into potential resilience and alignment of interests between management and shareholders.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Australia
| Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
| Wisr (ASX:WZR) | 10.4% | 96.4% |
| Titomic (ASX:TTT) | 11.2% | 74.9% |
| Pointerra (ASX:3DP) | 19.8% | 110.3% |
| Newfield Resources (ASX:NWF) | 31.5% | 72.1% |
| IRIS Metals (ASX:IR1) | 23.5% | 144.4% |
| IperionX (ASX:IPX) | 16.9% | 94.9% |
| Emerald Resources (ASX:EMR) | 18.4% | 57.2% |
| Elsight (ASX:ELS) | 17.3% | 77% |
| Echo IQ (ASX:EIQ) | 19.1% | 51.4% |
| Adveritas (ASX:AV1) | 18.4% | 96.8% |
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Cromwell Property Group (ASX:CMW)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Cromwell Property Group (ASX:CMW) is a real estate investment manager with $4.2 billion of assets under management in Australia and New Zealand, and it has a market cap of approximately A$1.22 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments consist of Co-Investments generating A$19.50 million, an Investment Portfolio contributing A$194 million, and Funds and Asset Management bringing in A$54.70 million.
Insider Ownership: 14.9%
Cromwell Property Group, trading at 45.4% below its estimated fair value, is forecast to become profitable in the next three years with earnings growing at 29.67% annually, surpassing market expectations. Despite revenue growth of 7.3% per year being slower than desired for high-growth companies, it exceeds the Australian market average of 5.9%. However, interest payments are not well covered by earnings and dividends remain unsustainably high at 6.45%, highlighting financial challenges despite improved net loss figures from last year.
- Take a closer look at Cromwell Property Group's potential here in our earnings growth report.
- Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Cromwell Property Group shares in the market.
RPMGlobal Holdings (ASX:RUL)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: RPMGlobal Holdings Limited develops and provides mining software solutions across various regions including Australia, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Europe, with a market cap of A$1.09 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from its Advisory segment, contributing A$24.77 million, and its Software segment, generating A$73.96 million.
Insider Ownership: 12%
RPMGlobal Holdings has seen substantial earnings growth, with net income rising to A$47.46 million from A$8.66 million the previous year, and basic earnings per share increasing significantly. Despite this, profit margins have decreased compared to last year. The company is expected to experience robust annual earnings growth of 55%, outpacing the Australian market average. Recent developments include a proposed acquisition by Caterpillar Inc., valuing RPMGlobal at A$1.1 billion, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
- Dive into the specifics of RPMGlobal Holdings here with our thorough growth forecast report.
- In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that RPMGlobal Holdings is trading beyond its estimated value.
Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Universal Store Holdings Limited operates in the Australian fashion retail market with a market capitalization of A$663.64 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its US & PS segment, contributing A$306.41 million, and the CTC segment, which adds A$40.06 million.
Insider Ownership: 12.7%
Universal Store Holdings has been added to several indices, highlighting its market presence. Despite a forecasted revenue growth of 8.1% and earnings growth of 16.8%, insider selling has been significant recently, with more shares sold than bought by insiders over the past three months. The company trades at a substantial discount to estimated fair value but faces challenges with lower profit margins compared to last year and a dividend not well covered by earnings.
- Navigate through the intricacies of Universal Store Holdings with our comprehensive analyst estimates report here.
- Our valuation report here indicates Universal Store Holdings may be overvalued.
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