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TSX Growth Leaders With High Insider Stakes May 2024

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Over the past year, the Canadian market has shown a robust increase of 12%, despite remaining flat in the last seven days. In this context, stocks from growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they suggest confidence from those who know the company best.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Canada

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
goeasy (TSX:GSY)21.7%15.9%
Payfare (TSX:PAY)15%57.7%
Vox Royalty (TSX:VOXR)12.4%77.3%
Aritzia (TSX:ATZ)19.1%51.6%
Allied Gold (TSX:AAUC)22.4%68.1%
ROK Resources (TSXV:ROK)16.6%159.6%
Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA)10.2%51.6%
Artemis Gold (TSXV:ARTG)31.8%45.6%
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN)12.3%38.5%
UGE International (TSXV:UGE)35.4%63.5%

Click here to see the full list of 33 stocks from our Fast Growing TSX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Allied Gold (TSX:AAUC)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Allied Gold Corporation, operating in Africa, focuses on the exploration and production of mineral deposits with a market capitalization of approximately CA$802.32 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from three primary mines: Agbaou Mine at CA$141.39 million, Bonikro Mine at CA$192.71 million, and Sadiola Mine at CA$342.34 million.

Insider Ownership: 22.4%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 14.7% p.a.

Allied Gold, trading at A$87.9% below its fair value, is poised for substantial growth with an expected revenue increase of 14.7% per year and earnings forecast to grow by 68.12% annually. This performance surpasses the Canadian market projections significantly. Furthermore, the company has demonstrated strong insider confidence with significant buying over recent months and no major selling, underscoring a robust outlook from those closest to its operations. Recent operational updates confirm ongoing production increases and improved financial results compared to previous periods, reinforcing Allied Gold's growth trajectory amidst a competitive industry landscape.

TSX:AAUC Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024
TSX:AAUC Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

Artemis Gold (TSXV:ARTG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Artemis Gold Inc. is a gold development company engaged in identifying, acquiring, and developing gold properties, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$2.10 billion.

Operations: The company primarily engages in the exploration and potential development of gold properties.

Insider Ownership: 31.8%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 50.8% p.a.

Artemis Gold, despite a net loss of CA$6.65 million in Q1 2024, shows promise with its Blackwater Mine construction on track for completion by H2 2024. The project is largely funded and progressing well, with significant insider buying over the past three months indicating strong internal confidence. Although currently making less than US$1m in revenue and experiencing shareholder dilution last year, Artemis is expected to see high revenue growth (50.8% per year) outpacing the Canadian market significantly.

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

Vitalhub (TSX:VHI)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Vitalhub Corp. offers technology solutions for health and human service providers across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Australia, Western Asia, and other international markets, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$353.68 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue by providing technology solutions to health and human service providers in various global markets including Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Australia, and Western Asia.

Insider Ownership: 15.1%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 12.8% p.a.

Vitalhub, a Canadian tech firm, reported a revenue increase to CAD 15.26 million and net income of CAD 1.32 million for Q1 2024, signaling strong growth. Recent leadership enhancements aim to boost operational efficiency and expansion in North America. Despite recent shareholder dilution, insider transactions show more buying than selling over the last three months, reflecting confidence from within. The company's earnings are expected to grow by 37.7% annually, outstripping the market forecast of 13.7%.

TSX:VHI Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024
TSX:VHI Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

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