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Three Growth Companies On SIX Swiss Exchange With Insider Ownership As High As 30%

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The Swiss market recently demonstrated resilience, closing on a strong note despite initial setbacks, buoyed by encouraging GDP growth data and robust buying in the latter part of the trading session. This positive economic backdrop sets an interesting stage for exploring growth companies on the SIX Swiss Exchange, particularly those with substantial insider ownership which can be indicative of confidence in the company’s future prospects from those who know it best.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Stadler Rail (SWX:SRAIL)14.5%23.4%
VAT Group (SWX:VACN)10.2%21.2%
Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)32.7%21%
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)11.4%14.3%
Temenos (SWX:TEMN)17.4%14.7%
LEM Holding (SWX:LEHN)29.9%8.8%
Sonova Holding (SWX:SOON)17.7%10.3%
SHL Telemedicine (SWX:SHLTN)17.9%96.2%
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)20.7%78.3%
Arbonia (SWX:ARBN)28.8%100.1%

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Gurit Holding (SWX:GURN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Gurit Holding AG specializes in developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling advanced composite materials, composite tooling equipment, and kitting services globally with a market capitalization of CHF 274.03 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from three segments: Composite Materials generating CHF 307.09 million, Marine and Industrial at CHF 101.63 million, and Manufacturing Solutions contributing CHF 51.29 million.

Insider Ownership: 30.2%

Gurit Holding is trading at 54.9% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Despite its revenue growth forecast being slightly below the Swiss market average at 4% per year, its earnings are expected to surge by 35.08% annually over the next three years, significantly outpacing the broader market's growth. However, it carries a high level of debt and has shown high price volatility recently. Analysts predict a substantial price increase of 44.6%. The company maintains a strong projected Return on Equity at 21.8%.

SWX:GURN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024
SWX:GURN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sensirion Holding AG operates globally, specializing in the development, production, sale, and servicing of sensor systems, modules, and components with a market capitalization of approximately CHF 1.20 billion.

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

Insider Ownership: 20.7%

Sensirion Holding, amidst a challenging financial period with a significant sales drop to CHF 233.17 million and a shift to a net loss of CHF 6.58 million in 2023, is refocusing its business strategy on high-potential sectors like methane emission monitoring. Despite the current downturn, Sensirion is expected to recover profitability within three years, with earnings growth predicted at an impressive rate annually. The company's revenue growth is projected to surpass the Swiss market average, although it remains below more aggressive industry benchmarks. This performance coupled with strategic shifts indicates potential for future stabilization and growth in its niche markets.

SWX:SENS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024
SWX:SENS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

Stadler Rail (SWX:SRAIL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Stadler Rail AG specializes in manufacturing and selling trains across various regions including Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Western and Eastern Europe, the Americas, and the CIS countries with a market capitalization of CHF 2.75 billion.

Operations: Stadler Rail AG generates revenue primarily through three segments: Rolling Stock, which brought in CHF 3.12 billion, Service & Components at CHF 767.55 million, and Signalling with CHF 102.99 million.

Insider Ownership: 14.5%

Stadler Rail AG, a Swiss growth company with high insider ownership, has demonstrated robust financial performance with earnings increasing by 70.5% last year and forecasted to grow at 23.39% annually. Despite an unstable dividend track record, the company's revenue growth is expected to outpace the Swiss market average significantly. Recently reported annual results showed a substantial rise in net income from CHF 72.9 million to CHF 124.32 million, underscoring its strong profit generation capabilities amidst competitive market conditions.

SWX:SRAIL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024
SWX:SRAIL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

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