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3 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On The TSX

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The Canadian market has been flat in the last week but is up 13% over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 16% per annum over the next few years. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often signal strong confidence from those who know the business best.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Canada

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Vox Royalty (TSX:VOXR)12.6%70.7%
Allied Gold (TSX:AAUC)22.5%73.6%
Almonty Industries (TSX:AII)17.7%117.6%
goeasy (TSX:GSY)21.4%17.1%
Alvopetro Energy (TSXV:ALV)19.4%72.4%
Propel Holdings (TSX:PRL)40%37.2%
Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA)10.2%60.9%
Medicenna Therapeutics (TSX:MDNA)15.4%57.2%
Alpha Cognition (CNSX:ACOG)17.9%69.5%
ROK Resources (TSXV:ROK)16.6%164.2%

Click here to see the full list of 37 stocks from our Fast Growing TSX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Colliers International Group (TSX:CIGI)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Colliers International Group Inc. provides commercial real estate professional and investment management services to corporate and institutional clients across various regions, with a market cap of CA$9.82 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are as follows: Americas ($2.59 billion), Asia Pacific ($614.55 million), Investment Management ($496.42 million), and Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) ($734.93 million).

Insider Ownership: 14.2%

Colliers International Group has shown strong growth potential, with earnings forecasted to grow at 20.81% annually and revenue expected to increase by 11% per year, outpacing the Canadian market. Recent Q2 results revealed a significant turnaround, reporting a net income of US$36.72 million compared to a loss last year. The company also announced strategic partnerships and acquisitions aimed at expanding its market presence. However, shareholders have experienced dilution over the past year and there has been substantial insider selling recently.

TSX:CIGI Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

Propel Holdings (TSX:PRL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Propel Holdings Inc. is a financial technology company with a market cap of CA$991.98 million.

Operations: Propel Holdings generates revenue by providing lending-related services to borrowers, banks, and other institutions amounting to $382.44 million.

Insider Ownership: 40%

Propel Holdings has demonstrated robust growth, with earnings rising 94.68% and revenue increasing by 48.91% year-over-year in Q2 2024. The company announced an $80 million upsize to its credit facility, supporting its expansion strategy. Despite no substantial insider buying recently, Propel's high insider ownership aligns management interests with shareholders. Additionally, the company increased its dividend for the third time in 2024, reflecting confidence in future performance and commitment to shareholder returns.

TSX:PRL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

TerraVest Industries (TSX:TVK)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: TerraVest Industries Inc. manufactures and sells goods and services to energy, agriculture, mining, transportation, and other markets in Canada and the United States with a market cap of CA$1.86 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include CA$201.78 million from Service, CA$117.58 million from Processing Equipment, CA$243.77 million from Compressed Gas Equipment, and CA$292.90 million from HVAC and Containment Equipment.

Insider Ownership: 21.9%

TerraVest Industries has shown significant earnings growth, with a 43.6% increase over the past year and forecasted annual profit growth of 21.1%. Despite high debt levels and recent shareholder dilution, the company trades at 26.1% below its estimated fair value. Recent earnings reports highlight strong performance, with Q3 revenue reaching C$238.13 million and net income at C$11.92 million. However, substantial insider selling in the past three months raises some concerns about insider confidence.

TSX:TVK Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

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