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TSX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

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The Canadian market has shown a steady performance, maintaining its position over the last week and achieving a 10% increase over the past year, with expectations of earnings growth at 15% annually in the coming years. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly compelling, as significant insider stakes often align management’s interests with those of shareholders, potentially enhancing long-term value in stable and growing markets.

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%
Aritzia (TSX:ATZ)19.1%51.2%
Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA)10.2%51.6%
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN)13.1%66.3%
Magna Mining (TSXV:NICU)10.6%95.1%
Artemis Gold (TSXV:ARTG)31.8%48.8%
Almonty Industries (TSX:AII)12.3%105%

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goeasy (TSX:GSY)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: goeasy Ltd. operates in Canada, offering non-prime leasing and lending services through its easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare brands, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$3.14 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its easyhome and easyfinancial segments, which collectively brought in CA$1.32 billion, with CA$154 million from easyhome and CA$1.17 billion from easyfinancial.

Insider Ownership: 21.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 15.8% p.a.

goeasy, a Canadian firm with significant insider ownership, recently appointed Patrick Ens as President of easyfinancial and easyhome. Despite no substantial insider buying in the last three months, goeasy has shown robust financial growth with a 54.3% earnings increase over the past year. However, its dividends are not well-covered by cash flows and debt levels are concerning relative to operating cash flow. Forecasted revenue growth is strong at 32.4% per year, outpacing market expectations significantly.

TSX:GSY Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2024
TSX:GSY Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2024

Savaria (TSX:SIS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Savaria Corporation operates in the accessibility solutions sector, providing products for the elderly and physically challenged across Canada, the United States, Europe, and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$1.27 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Patient Care segment, totaling CA$183.82 million.

Insider Ownership: 19.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 24.9% p.a.

Savaria, with high insider ownership, recently added Pernilla Lindén to its board, enhancing its governance with her extensive financial expertise. The company has declared consistent dividends, reinforcing its stable payout policy. Savaria's earnings have shown a solid increase, with a notable rise in net income from CAD 6.04 million to CAD 11.05 million year-over-year in Q1 2024. Looking ahead, it forecasts substantial revenue growth to approximately CAD 1 billion by 2025 and expects earnings growth of about 24.87% annually over the next three years.

TSX:SIS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2024
TSX:SIS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2024

Artemis Gold (TSXV:ARTG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Artemis Gold Inc. is a gold development company engaged in the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$2.05 billion.

Operations: The company primarily generates revenue through the development of gold properties.

Insider Ownership: 31.8%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 48.8% p.a.

Artemis Gold, despite its minimal revenue under CA$1m, is poised for significant growth with a forecasted annual revenue increase of 52.5%. The company's insider transactions reflect more buying than selling recently, though not in large volumes. It's predicted to turn profitable within three years, aligning with its ambitious growth trajectory. However, shareholder dilution occurred over the past year and it currently operates with less than a year of cash runway.

TSXV:ARTG Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2024
TSXV:ARTG Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2024

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