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Top Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On SIX Swiss Exchange October 2024

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The Swiss market recently experienced a downturn, influenced by geopolitical tensions and weaker-than-expected euro area economic data, with the benchmark SMI slipping into negative territory. In such a challenging environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the business, suggesting resilience and potential for long-term success.

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%21.7%
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%

Click here to see the full list of 12 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.

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 cap of CHF33.16 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%

Partners Group Holding demonstrates strong growth potential with forecasted revenue and earnings growth rates of 15.5% and 14.5% per year, respectively, both outpacing the Swiss market averages. Despite a recent dip in net income to CHF 508 million for H1 2024, the company remains active in strategic M&A activities, such as its involvement in the potential buyout of Lighthouse Learnings. However, its dividend sustainability is challenged by limited coverage from earnings and cash flows.

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

Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sensirion Holding AG, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the development, production, sale, and servicing of sensor systems, modules, and components globally with a market cap of CHF1.12 billion.

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

Insider Ownership: 19.9%

Sensirion Holding is positioned for strong growth with expected annual revenue and earnings increases of 13.9% and 102.68%, respectively, surpassing Swiss market averages. Despite trading at 39.1% below its estimated fair value, recent results show a net loss of CHF 36.01 million for H1 2024, contrasting with the previous year's profit. The company faces high share price volatility and low future return on equity forecasts but anticipates profitability within three years.

SWX:SENS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
SWX:SENS Earnings and Revenue Growth 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 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 demonstrates strong growth potential, with earnings expected to increase significantly at 21.67% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's average. Recent H1 2024 results show sales of CHF 1.27 billion and net income of CHF 230.37 million, reflecting solid performance despite lower profit margins compared to last year. The company forecasts low double-digit revenue growth for 2024 and maintains high insider ownership, which aligns management interests with shareholders amidst recent executive changes enhancing leadership capabilities.

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

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