Amid ongoing trade uncertainty and inflation concerns, the Canadian market faces potential stagnation due to newly announced tariffs. As investors navigate this volatility, growth companies with strong insider ownership can offer stability and confidence, making them attractive options in a turbulent economic landscape.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Canada
Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
Propel Holdings (TSX:PRL) | 36.5% | 35.8% |
Allied Gold (TSX:AAUC) | 17.7% | 71.9% |
West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSXV:WRLG) | 13.5% | 76.8% |
Vox Royalty (TSX:VOXR) | 12% | 83.3% |
NTG Clarity Networks (TSXV:NCI) | 38.2% | 27.6% |
goeasy (TSX:GSY) | 21.6% | 15.4% |
Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) | 17.6% | 41.1% |
Enterprise Group (TSX:E) | 32.2% | 26.1% |
Burcon NutraScience (TSX:BU) | 16.4% | 152.2% |
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) | 12.4% | 35.5% |
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
Canfor (TSX:CFP)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Canfor Corporation is an integrated forest products company with operations in the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, and internationally, and has a market cap of CA$17.50 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Lumber segment at CA$4.58 billion and its Pulp & Paper segment at CA$798.60 million.
Insider Ownership: 22.5%
Canfor has seen substantial insider buying over the past three months, indicating confidence in its growth prospects. The company is trading at a good value compared to peers and analysts expect the stock price to rise by 28.7%. While revenue is forecasted to grow at 5.9% annually, which exceeds the Canadian market average, it's expected to become profitable within three years. Recent announcements of a share repurchase program further highlight management's commitment to enhancing shareholder value despite current losses.
- Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Canfor.
- The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Canfor's current price could be quite moderate.
Savaria (TSX:SIS)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Savaria Corporation offers accessibility solutions for the elderly and physically challenged across Canada, the United States, Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of CA$1.16 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two primary segments: Patient Care, contributing CA$193.88 million, and Accessibility (including Adapted Vehicles), generating CA$673.88 million.
Insider Ownership: 17.3%
Savaria has experienced substantial insider buying recently, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory. The company is trading at 47.2% below estimated fair value, with analysts anticipating a 47.8% stock price increase. Earnings are projected to grow significantly at 22.4% annually, outpacing the Canadian market's average growth rate. Despite large one-off items affecting earnings quality, Savaria maintains a reliable dividend of C$0.045 per share monthly and forecasts revenue growth of 5-8% for fiscal 2025.
- Get an in-depth perspective on Savaria's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
- Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Savaria shares in the market.
VersaBank (TSX:VBNK)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: VersaBank offers a range of banking products and services in Canada and the United States, with a market capitalization of CA$459.17 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from Digital Banking Canada, which accounts for CA$98.06 million, supplemented by CA$9.71 million from DRTC's cybersecurity services and financial technology development.
Insider Ownership: 10.7%
VersaBank has seen substantial insider buying recently, indicating confidence in its growth prospects. The company is trading at 49.2% below estimated fair value, with earnings projected to grow significantly at 55.1% annually, surpassing the Canadian market's average growth rate. Revenue is expected to grow by 32.4% per year, outpacing the broader market's forecasted growth of 4.9%. Despite recent earnings declines, VersaBank maintains a quarterly dividend of C$0.025 per share.
- Dive into the specifics of VersaBank here with our thorough growth forecast report.
- In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that VersaBank is trading behind its estimated value.
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Provides various banking products and services in Canada and the United States.
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