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Top Growth Stocks With Insider Ownership On SIX Swiss Exchange

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The Swiss market recently exhibited resilience, with the benchmark SMI recovering from early losses to close with a modest gain, reflecting investor confidence amid fluctuating economic conditions. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership on the SIX Swiss Exchange present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Stadler Rail (SWX:SRAIL)14.5%24.1%
VAT Group (SWX:VACN)10.2%22.5%
Addex Therapeutics (SWX:ADXN)19%33.3%
Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)32.7%21.8%
LEM Holding (SWX:LEHN)29.9%18.4%
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)11.4%12.6%
Temenos (SWX:TEMN)21.8%14.4%
V-ZUG Holding (SWX:VZUG)20.9%38.7%
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)19.9%102.7%
Kudelski (SWX:KUD)37.5%121.7%

Click here to see the full list of 13 stocks from our Fast Growing SIX Swiss Exchange Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Leonteq (SWX:LEON)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Leonteq AG offers structured investment products and long-term savings and retirement solutions across Switzerland, Europe, and Asia including the Middle East, with a market cap of CHF472.40 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its brokerage segment, amounting to CHF243.18 million.

Insider Ownership: 12.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 35.1% p.a.

Leonteq exhibits significant growth potential, with earnings forecasted to grow over 35% annually, surpassing the Swiss market's average. Although revenue growth is slower at 10.3%, it still exceeds the market rate. The stock trades well below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. However, profit margins have declined significantly from last year due to large one-off items affecting quality earnings. Recent financials show decreased revenue and net income compared to the previous year.

SWX:LEON Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
SWX:LEON Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

Temenos (SWX:TEMN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Temenos AG develops, markets, and sells integrated banking software systems to banking and other financial institutions worldwide, with a market cap of CHF4.32 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Product, which contributes $879.99 million, and Services, accounting for $132.98 million.

Insider Ownership: 21.8%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 14.4% p.a.

Temenos, with substantial insider ownership, is positioned for moderate growth. Its revenue is forecast to grow at 7.6% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 4.3%. Earnings are expected to increase by 14.4% per year, surpassing the market average of 11.7%. The company trades at a discount of approximately 24% below its estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation. Recent executive appointments aim to enhance global expansion and leverage AI-driven solutions for sustained growth.

SWX:TEMN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
SWX:TEMN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

V-ZUG Holding (SWX:VZUG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: V-ZUG Holding AG develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and services kitchen and laundry appliances for private households in Switzerland and internationally, with a market cap of CHF347.14 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from its household appliances segment, amounting to CHF571.35 million.

Insider Ownership: 20.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 38.7% p.a.

V-ZUG Holding, with significant insider ownership, is poised for robust growth. Its earnings are forecast to grow 38.7% annually, well above the Swiss market average of 11.7%, despite revenue growth trailing at 4.4%. The company trades at a substantial discount of 82.3% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Recent half-year results show net income more than doubled to CHF 8.73 million from CHF 4.33 million year-on-year, reflecting strong operational performance.

SWX:VZUG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
SWX:VZUG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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