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3 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On SIX Swiss Exchange Growing Earnings At 22%

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The Swiss market recently experienced modest gains, despite a cautious atmosphere influenced by geopolitical tensions and the anticipation of upcoming inflation data. In such an environment, investors often seek companies demonstrating robust growth potential and strong insider ownership, as these factors can indicate confidence in a company's future 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%
Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)32.7%21.7%
LEM Holding (SWX:LEHN)29.9%18.4%
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)11.4%12.6%
Temenos (SWX:TEMN)21.8%14.4%
Partners Group Holding (SWX:PGHN)17%14.5%
Leonteq (SWX:LEON)12.7%35.1%
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)20.7%102.7%
Kudelski (SWX:KUD)37.5%121.7%

Click here to see the full list of 11 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.

Partners Group Holding (SWX:PGHN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Partners Group Holding AG is a private equity firm that specializes in direct, secondary, and primary investments across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and debt with a market cap of CHF33.46 billion.

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

Insider Ownership: 17%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 14.5% p.a.

Partners Group Holding showcases strong growth potential with forecasted revenue and earnings growth rates of 15.5% and 14.5% per year, respectively, surpassing Swiss market averages. However, its dividend yield of 3.04% is not well covered by earnings or free cash flows, and it carries a high level of debt. Recent participation in major conferences highlights its active engagement in the investment community despite a decline in net income to CHF 508 million for H1 2024 compared to the previous year.

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

Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Straumann Holding AG offers tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions globally, with a market cap of CHF22.05 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Sales NAM at CHF800.14 million, Operations at CHF1.26 billion, Sales APAC at CHF540.74 million, Sales EMEA at CHF1.20 billion, and Sales LATAM at CHF282.34 million.

Insider Ownership: 32.7%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 21.7% p.a.

Straumann Holding demonstrates robust growth potential with forecasted earnings and revenue growth rates of 21.7% and 9.1% per year, respectively, outpacing the Swiss market averages. Despite volatile share prices recently, its updated outlook suggests low double-digit organic revenue growth and profitability in the 27-28% range for 2024. Recent management changes aim to bolster strategic leadership as it reported increased sales of CHF 1.27 billion for H1 2024 compared to CHF 1.14 billion a year ago.

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

VAT Group (SWX:VACN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: VAT Group AG, with a market cap of CHF12.83 billion, develops, manufactures, and supplies vacuum valves, multi-valve units, vacuum modules, and edge-welded metal bellows across Switzerland and various international markets including Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China and other parts of Asia.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Valves segment at CHF783.51 million and Global Service segment at CHF163.83 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 22.5% p.a.

VAT Group exhibits strong growth potential with forecasted earnings growth of 22.5% annually, surpassing the Swiss market average. Despite recent share price volatility, its revenue is expected to grow at 18.3% per year. The company reported a net income increase to CHF 94 million for H1 2024 from CHF 84.2 million in the previous year, alongside improved earnings per share figures. Trading at a discount to estimated fair value enhances its investment appeal amidst high insider ownership levels.

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

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