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TSX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership Showcasing Three Top Picks

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The Canadian market has shown robust performance, with an 8.4% increase over the past year and earnings expected to grow by 15% annually. In this context, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often indicate a strong alignment between company management and shareholder interests.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Canada

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Vox Royalty (TSX:VOXR)12.3%58.7%
Payfare (TSX:PAY)15%46.7%
goeasy (TSX:GSY)21.5%15.8%
Propel Holdings (TSX:PRL)40%36.4%
Allied Gold (TSX:AAUC)22.5%71.7%
Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA)10.3%51.6%
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN)12.6%64.7%
Silver X Mining (TSXV:AGX)14.2%144.2%
Magna Mining (TSXV:NICU)10.6%95.1%
Almonty Industries (TSX:AII)12.3%105%

Click here to see the full list of 29 stocks from our Fast Growing TSX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Colliers International Group (TSX:CIGI)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Colliers International Group Inc. operates globally, offering commercial real estate professional and investment management services, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$7.67 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is segmented as follows: Americas generates CA$2.53 billion, Asia Pacific brings in CA$616.58 million, Investment Management accounts for CA$489.23 million, and Europe, Middle East & Africa contributes CA$730.10 million.

Insider Ownership: 14.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 38.3% p.a.

Colliers International Group has recently demonstrated robust financial improvements, with a significant recovery from last year's net loss to a net income of US$12.66 million in Q1 2024. Despite trading below its estimated fair value and concerns over shareholder dilution, the company is poised for continued growth, with projected earnings growth outpacing the Canadian market. Insider transactions have been more about purchases than sales, reflecting confidence from those closest to the company. However, debt levels remain a concern as they are not well covered by operating cash flow.

TSX:CIGI Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
TSX:CIGI Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

goeasy (TSX:GSY)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: goeasy Ltd., operating under the easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare brands, offers non-prime leasing and lending services in Canada with a market capitalization of approximately CA$3.31 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its easyhome and easyfinancial segments, with CA$153.99 million from leasing services and CA$1.17 billion from lending services.

Insider Ownership: 21.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 15.8% p.a.

goeasy Ltd. has shown promising growth with a substantial 32.4% annual revenue increase, outpacing the Canadian market's 7.3%. Despite this, its dividend coverage by cash flows is weak, and debt levels are concerning as they are poorly covered by operating cash flow. Recent executive appointments suggest strategic strengthening in consumer credit services, potentially enhancing operational efficiency and market reach. However, earnings growth forecasts at 15.8% annually, though above the market average, indicate moderate rather than exceptional future profitability expansion.

TSX:GSY Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
TSX:GSY Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. is a mining company focused on the exploration, development, and extraction of minerals and precious metals, primarily in Africa, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$23.25 billion.

Operations: The company primarily generates its revenue from the exploration, development, and extraction of minerals and precious metals in Africa.

Insider Ownership: 12.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 64.7% p.a.

Ivanhoe Mines, despite limited insider buying recently, is poised for robust growth with earnings expected to surge by 64.7% annually and revenue by 83% per year, significantly outpacing the Canadian market. However, shareholder dilution over the past year and substantial insider selling raise concerns. The recent completion of the Phase 3 concentrator at Kamoa-Kakula ahead of schedule enhances its production capabilities, potentially increasing annual copper output significantly once fully operational early in Q3 2024.

TSX:IVN Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
TSX:IVN Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

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