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3 Growth Companies On SIX Swiss Exchange With Insider Ownership Up To 29%

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The Swiss market experienced a volatile session recently, with the SMI index ending in negative territory despite some early gains, reflecting broader economic uncertainties and mixed performances among major companies. In this fluctuating environment, growth companies with significant insider ownership can be particularly appealing to investors as they often indicate strong internal confidence and alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
LEM Holding (SWX:LEHN)29.9%20.5%
Stadler Rail (SWX:SRAIL)14.5%24.1%
VAT Group (SWX:VACN)10.2%21.5%
Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)32.7%21.7%
Addex Therapeutics (SWX:ADXN)19%33.3%
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)11.4%12.6%
Temenos (SWX:TEMN)21.8%14.4%
V-ZUG Holding (SWX:VZUG)20.9%38.7%
Hocn (SWX:HOCN)14.6%122.2%
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)19.9%102.7%

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LEM Holding (SWX:LEHN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: LEM Holding SA, along with its subsidiaries, offers solutions for measuring electrical parameters across various regions including China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, NAFTA and Latin America with a market cap of CHF1.41 billion.

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Insider Ownership: 29.9%

LEM Holding's expected revenue growth of 8.8% annually surpasses the Swiss market average, while its earnings are anticipated to grow significantly at 20.5% per year. Despite trading below estimated fair value and a consensus for a price rise, LEM faces challenges with high debt levels and decreased profit margins from last year. Recent quarterly results showed sales of CHF 80.96 million and net income of CHF 4.78 million, both down from the previous year.

SWX:LEHN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Stadler Rail (SWX:SRAIL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Stadler Rail AG, with a market cap of CHF2.57 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to manufacture and sell trains across Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Western and Eastern Europe, the Americas, the CIS countries, and internationally.

Operations: Stadler Rail's revenue segments include Rolling Stock at CHF3.10 billion, Service & Components at CHF789.41 million, and Signalling at CHF135.68 million.

Insider Ownership: 14.5%

Stadler Rail is trading significantly below its estimated fair value and has shown strong earnings growth of 26.3% over the past year. While revenue is forecast to grow at 8.9% annually, outpacing the Swiss market, it remains slower than high-growth benchmarks. Earnings are expected to increase significantly at 24.1% per year, surpassing market averages. Recent earnings reported CHF 1.29 billion in sales and a slight decline in net income to CHF 23.95 million for H1 2024.

SWX:SRAIL Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

Temenos (SWX:TEMN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Temenos AG is a company that develops, markets, and sells integrated banking software systems to financial institutions globally, with a market cap of CHF4.65 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Product, contributing $879.99 million, and Services, adding $132.98 million.

Insider Ownership: 21.8%

Temenos is trading below its estimated fair value, with earnings forecasted to grow at 14.4% annually, outpacing the Swiss market. Revenue growth is expected at 7.6% per year, surpassing the local market average but not reaching high-growth thresholds. Recent executive appointments aim to enhance product innovation and global expansion, particularly in SaaS markets. Despite a high debt level, Temenos completed a CHF 200 million share buyback, reflecting confidence in its strategic direction and financial health.

SWX:TEMN Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

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