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September 2024's Top TSX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

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In the last week, the Canadian market has been flat, with the Healthcare sector experiencing a 5.0% drop. Over the past 12 months, however, the market has risen by 13%, and earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly attractive as they often signal strong confidence from those closest to the business.

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)21.3%17.1%
Alvopetro Energy (TSXV:ALV)19.4%72.4%
Propel Holdings (TSX:PRL)40%37.2%
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN)12.4%72.4%
Medicenna Therapeutics (TSX:MDNA)15.4%57.2%
Alpha Cognition (CNSX:ACOG)17.9%69.5%
ROK Resources (TSXV:ROK)16.6%161.8%

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

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Payfare (TSX:PAY)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Payfare Inc. is a financial technology company that offers instant payout and digital banking solutions to gig economy workers in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, with a market cap of CA$417.92 million.

Operations: Revenue from Internet Software & Services amounts to CA$205.11 million.

Insider Ownership: 14.7%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 23.1% p.a.

Payfare Inc. demonstrates strong growth potential with significant insider ownership, evidenced by a 259.9% earnings increase over the past year and revenue forecasted to grow at 23.1% annually, outpacing the Canadian market. Recent product enhancements with Lyft Direct, including high-yield savings and cashback rewards, bolster its appeal among gig economy workers. Additionally, Payfare's Q2 2024 earnings showcased robust performance with CAD 55.99 million in sales and CAD 4.9 million net income, reflecting solid financial health and strategic expansion initiatives.

TSX:PAY Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
TSX:PAY Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Propel Holdings (TSX:PRL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Propel Holdings Inc. operates as a financial technology company with a market cap of CA$1.04 billion.

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

Insider Ownership: 40%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 23.5% p.a.

Propel Holdings showcases strong growth potential with high insider ownership, evidenced by a 74% earnings increase over the past year and forecasted annual earnings growth of 37.25%. Recent financial results highlight this momentum, with Q2 sales rising to US$106.75 million from US$71.69 million year-over-year and net income doubling to US$11.12 million. Despite substantial insider selling in the last quarter, Propel's revenue is projected to grow faster than the Canadian market at 23.5% annually.

TSX:PRL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
TSX:PRL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

TerraVest Industries (TSX:TVK)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: TerraVest Industries Inc. manufactures and sells goods and services to the energy, agriculture, mining, transportation, and other markets in Canada and the United States with a market cap of CA$1.89 billion.

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

Insider Ownership: 21.9%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 12.2% p.a.

TerraVest Industries demonstrates significant growth potential with high insider ownership, despite recent substantial insider selling. The company has forecasted annual earnings growth of 21.06%, outpacing the Canadian market's 15.4%. Recent financials show robust performance, with Q3 revenue at C$238.13 million and net income at C$11.92 million, up from C$150.36 million and C$7.97 million respectively a year ago. However, shareholders faced dilution over the past year and the company carries a high level of debt.

TSX:TVK Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
TSX:TVK Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

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