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3 Growth Companies On SIX Swiss Exchange With Insider Ownership And 38% Earnings Growth

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The Swiss market recently experienced a slight downturn, with the SMI index closing marginally lower amid mixed economic signals such as an uptick in unemployment and positive U.S. jobs data. In this fluctuating environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often indicate strong confidence from those most familiar with the business's potential and prospects.

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%
Leonteq (SWX:LEON)12.2%35.1%
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)19.9%102.7%

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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 CHF477.54 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include CHF243.18 million from brokerage services.

Insider Ownership: 12.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 35.1% p.a.

Leonteq is positioned as a growth company with high insider ownership in Switzerland. Its earnings are expected to grow significantly at 35.08% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 11.7%. However, revenue growth is slower at 10.3%, though still above the market average of 4.3%. The stock trades well below its estimated fair value, but recent earnings show declining profit margins and lower net income compared to last year, indicating potential volatility.

SWX:LEON Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

Partners Group Holding (SWX:PGHN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Partners Group Holding AG is a private equity firm that focuses on direct, secondary, and primary investments in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and debt with a market capitalization of CHF33.25 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are comprised of Private Equity at CHF1.19 billion, Infrastructure at CHF254.90 million, Private Credit at CHF218.90 million, and Real Estate at CHF190.90 million.

Insider Ownership: 17%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 14.5% p.a.

Partners Group Holding demonstrates growth potential with earnings forecasted to increase by 14.47% annually, surpassing the Swiss market average of 11.7%. Despite high debt levels and a dividend yield of 3.06% not fully covered by earnings, its revenue is expected to grow at 15.5% per year, faster than the market's 4.3%. Recent half-year results show a decline in net income to CHF 508 million from CHF 551.2 million, reflecting challenges amidst expansion efforts like the Lighthouse Learnings buyout discussions.

SWX:PGHN Ownership Breakdown 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 both in Switzerland and internationally, with a market cap of CHF348.43 million.

Operations: The company's revenue from household appliances amounts to CHF571.35 million.

Insider Ownership: 20.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 38.7% p.a.

V-ZUG Holding showcases strong growth prospects, with earnings forecasted to grow significantly at 38.68% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's average. Recent half-year results reveal net income more than doubled to CHF 8.73 million despite a slight dip in sales to CHF 284.08 million. The company trades well below its estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation, though its return on equity is expected to remain low at 7.5% in three years.

SWX:VZUG Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

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