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TSX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership Featuring Colliers International Group And Two Others

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In recent weeks, Canadian markets have demonstrated resilience amid global economic shifts, with the TSX showing stability even as other major indexes experienced fluctuations. This backdrop of moderating inflation and central bank policy adjustments creates a conducive environment for investors to consider growth companies with high insider ownership, which often signals confidence in the company's future from those who know it best.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Canada

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Vox Royalty (TSX:VOXR)12.6%55.0%
goeasy (TSX:GSY)21.5%15.8%
Payfare (TSX:PAY)14.8%38.6%
Allied Gold (TSX:AAUC)22.5%68.3%
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN)12.4%67.2%
Alpha Cognition (CNSX:ACOG)18%66.5%
Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA)10.3%68.5%
Artemis Gold (TSXV:ARTG)31.4%45.6%
Silver X Mining (TSXV:AGX)14.1%144.2%
Almonty Industries (TSX:AII)17.7%105%

Click here to see the full list of 28 stocks from our Fast Growing TSX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Colliers International Group (TSX:CIGI)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Colliers International Group Inc. is a global commercial real estate services and investment management firm, operating across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific with a market capitalization of approximately CA$9.11 billion.

Operations: Colliers International Group's revenue is segmented as follows: CA$2.53 billion from the Americas, CA$616.58 million from the Asia Pacific, CA$489.23 million from Investment Management, and CA$730.10 million from Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA).

Insider Ownership: 14.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 38.3% p.a.

Colliers International Group, a firm with significant insider transactions, recently announced strategic expansions and partnerships, notably with SPGI Zurich AG to strengthen its EMEA presence. Despite not having substantial insider buying in the last three months and concerns about debt coverage by operating cash flow, Colliers is poised for growth. Its recent earnings report showed a robust recovery with significant year-over-year earnings growth. However, shareholder dilution over the past year and substantial insider selling pose challenges. Forecasted revenue and earnings growth are expected to outpace the Canadian market averages.

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 CA$3.29 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., a Canadian company with high insider ownership, recently increased its debt financing to CAD 275.8 million through senior unsecured notes, aiming to strengthen its financial position for corporate purposes including debt repayment. Despite concerns about debt coverage by operating cash flow, goeasy has shown robust earnings growth of 54.3% over the past year and is expected to continue outperforming with a revenue growth forecast of 32.6% annually. However, the sustainability of its dividend at a yield of 2.38% remains under scrutiny due to insufficient coverage by free cash flows.

TSX:GSY Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
TSX:GSY Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 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$364.11 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its healthcare software segment, which amounted to CA$55.17 million.

Insider Ownership: 15.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 38.1% p.a.

Vitalhub, a Canadian growth company with high insider ownership, reported a substantial increase in both revenue and net income for Q1 2024, with revenues rising to CA$15.26 million from CA$12.6 million year-over-year, and net income improving significantly to CA$1.32 million from CA$0.162168 million. The company also announced strategic leadership changes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and growth prospects, alongside a key partnership with Lumenus Community Services to deploy its TREAT system for improved data management and client outcomes.

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

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