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SIX Swiss Exchange Growth Leaders With High Insider Ownership May 2024

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The Switzerland market recently experienced a downturn, ending a prolonged period of gains as investors displayed caution in anticipation of upcoming economic data from Europe and the U.S. The benchmark SMI index reflected this cautious sentiment, closing lower by 0.3%. In such a market environment, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly noteworthy, as they often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the company's operations and future prospects.

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)34.5%9.9%
Sonova Holding (SWX:SOON)17.7%10.4%
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)20.7%84.7%
Arbonia (SWX:ARBN)28.8%80%
SHL Telemedicine (SWX:SHLTN)17.9%96.2%

Click here to see the full list of 17 stocks from our Fast Growing SIX Swiss Exchange Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

INFICON Holding (SWX:IFCN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: INFICON Holding AG specializes in developing instruments for gas analysis, measurement, and control, operating both in Switzerland and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately CHF 3.48 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its global supply of instrumentation for gas analysis, measurement, and control, totaling $673.71 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.3%

Return On Equity Forecast: 28% (2026 estimate)

INFICON Holding AG, demonstrating solid financial performance, reported a significant increase in annual sales to US$673.71 million and net income to US$105.68 million for 2023. Despite this growth, its projected revenue and earnings growth rates of 7.2% and 9.9% respectively are modest compared to more aggressive market benchmarks. Notably, the company's return on equity is expected to be robust at 27.6% in three years, highlighting efficient management despite a lack of substantial insider trading activity recently.

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

Partners Group Holding (SWX:PGHN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Partners Group Holding AG is a global private equity firm that manages investments across multiple asset classes including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and debt, with a market capitalization of approximately CHF 32.83 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from various segments, with private equity leading at CHF 1.17 billion, followed by infrastructure at CHF 379.20 million, private credit at CHF 211.30 million, and real estate at CHF 186.90 million.

Insider Ownership: 17.1%

Return On Equity Forecast: 50% (2026 estimate)

Partners Group Holding, amidst active M&A discussions, is considering the sale of key assets like Formosa Solar and VSB Holding GmbH, potentially fetching significant sums. While its full-year earnings slightly dipped to CHF 1.003 billion from CHF 1.005 billion previously, it maintains a robust forecast with revenue and earnings growth outpacing the Swiss market at 13.7% and 13.6% respectively per year. Despite high debt levels, its projected return on equity remains very high at 50.3%.

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

VAT Group (SWX:VACN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: VAT Group AG specializes in developing, manufacturing, and supplying vacuum valves, multi-valve units, vacuum modules, and edge-welded metal bellows globally, with a market capitalization of CHF 14.06 billion.

Operations: VAT Group's revenue is primarily derived from its Valves segment, generating CHF 782.74 million, and its Global Service segment, contributing CHF 172.87 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.2%

Return On Equity Forecast: 39% (2026 estimate)

VAT Group, a Swiss company with high insider ownership, recently reported a decline in annual sales to CHF 885.32 million and net income to CHF 190.31 million. Despite this, earnings are expected to grow by 21.17% annually, outpacing the broader Swiss market forecast of 8.1%. The company's revenue growth is also projected to exceed the market average at a rate of 15.5% per year. VAT Group has faced significant share price volatility over the past three months but maintains a strong forecast return on equity of 39.1%.

SWX:VACN Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024
SWX:VACN Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

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