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Leonteq And Two Other Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership On SIX Swiss Exchange

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The Switzerland stock market recently experienced a downturn, reflecting broader European trends influenced by concerns over global economic growth and underwhelming earnings reports from key players in the U.S. and Europe. Amid such market conditions, investors might find particular interest in growth companies with high insider ownership, as these firms often demonstrate a strong alignment of interests between shareholders and management, potentially offering resilience during volatile periods.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Stadler Rail (SWX:SRAIL)14.5%22.2%
VAT Group (SWX:VACN)10.2%22.8%
Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)32.7%20.8%
LEM Holding (SWX:LEHN)29.9%15.4%
COLTENE Holding (SWX:CLTN)22.2%21%
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)11.4%13.8%
Temenos (SWX:TEMN)17.4%14.1%
SHL Telemedicine (SWX:SHLTN)17.9%96.2%
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)20.7%80%
Arbonia (SWX:ARBN)28.8%100.1%

Click here to see the full list of 14 stocks from our Fast Growing SIX Swiss Exchange Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Leonteq (SWX:LEON)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Leonteq AG is a financial services provider specializing in structured investment products and long-term savings and retirement solutions across Switzerland, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, with a market capitalization of CHF 427.90 million.

Operations: The company generates CHF 256.88 million from its brokerage services.

Insider Ownership: 12.7%

Leonteq, trading at CHF 77.8% below estimated fair value, is poised for substantial growth with earnings expected to increase by 32.41% annually. Despite a challenging dividend coverage, with free cash flows not adequately covering a 4% dividend yield, the company's revenue growth of 10.6% per year outpaces the Swiss market's 4.7%. However, concerns include low forecasted return on equity at 10.4%, and financial leverage where debt is poorly covered by operating cash flow.

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

Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sensirion Holding AG operates globally, focusing on the development, production, sale, and servicing of sensor systems, modules, and components with a market capitalization of CHF 1.29 billion.

Operations: The company generates CHF 233.17 million from its sensor systems, modules, and components segment.

Insider Ownership: 20.7%

Sensirion Holding is set to outperform the Swiss market with its revenue projected to increase by 13.3% annually, compared to the market's 4.7%. The company is expected to turn profitable within three years, showcasing significant earnings growth at an annual rate of 79.98%. However, it faces challenges with a low forecasted return on equity of 10.7% and a highly volatile share price recently. Notably, there has been no substantial insider trading activity in the past three months.

SWX:SENS Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
SWX:SENS Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Swissquote Group Holding Ltd operates globally, offering a range of online financial services to retail, affluent, and institutional clients with a market capitalization of CHF 4.16 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through leveraged Forex and securities trading, totaling CHF 101.09 million and CHF 429.78 million respectively.

Insider Ownership: 11.4%

Swissquote Group Holding is poised for moderate growth, with earnings expected to rise by 13.8% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 8.9%. Revenue forecasts also exceed market averages at a 9.9% annual increase. Despite trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value, offering potential upside, its revenue growth does not reach the high-growth benchmark of over 20%. Additionally, there has been no significant insider buying or selling in the last three months, indicating stable ownership interest.

SWX:SQN Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
SWX:SQN Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

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