3 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On SIX Swiss Exchange

The Swiss market recently faced a downturn, influenced by geopolitical tensions and weak euro area economic data, with the SMI index closing lower. Amidst these challenging conditions, growth companies with high insider ownership can be appealing due to their potential resilience and alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings 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%	21.7%
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%
HOCHDORF Holding (SWX:HOCN)	15.7%	122.2%
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)	19.9%	102.7%

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

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 in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and debt with a market cap of CHF33.16 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are comprised of 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%

Partners Group Holding, a Swiss growth company with substantial insider ownership, is experiencing moderate earnings growth at 14.5% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 11.8%. Despite high debt levels and a dividend not fully covered by earnings or free cash flows, its return on equity is projected to reach an impressive 51.1% within three years. Recent participation in significant M&A discussions highlights its active role in strategic expansions and potential lucrative opportunities like the Lighthouse Learnings buyout.

• Take a closer look at Partners Group Holding's potential here in our earnings growth report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Partners Group Holding shares in the market.

Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sensirion Holding AG develops, produces, sells, and services sensor systems, modules, and components globally with a market cap of CHF1.12 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its sensor systems, modules, and components segment, which generated CHF237.91 million.

Insider Ownership: 19.9%

Sensirion Holding's revenue is forecast to grow at 13.9% annually, surpassing the Swiss market's average growth rate of 4.4%. Despite its volatile share price and a recent net loss of CHF 36.01 million for the half-year ending June 2024, analysts expect earnings to grow significantly by over 100% per year and anticipate profitability within three years. The stock trades at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value, indicating potential for future appreciation.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Sensirion Holding's earnings growth report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Sensirion Holding's shares may be trading at a premium.

Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Straumann Holding AG offers tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions globally, with a market capitalization of CHF21.70 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%

Straumann Holding's strong insider ownership aligns with its growth trajectory, as earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 21.67% annually, outpacing the Swiss market. Recent half-year results show sales of CHF 1.27 billion and net income of CHF 230.37 million, reflecting robust performance despite a decline in profit margins from last year. The company anticipates low double-digit organic revenue growth for 2024, supported by strategic management changes to bolster its digital and regional capabilities.

• Dive into the specifics of Straumann Holding here with our thorough growth forecast report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Straumann Holding's share price might be on the expensive side.

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