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3 German Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership And 31% Earnings Growth

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As the German DAX index shows modest gains amid mixed economic signals, investors are increasingly looking for resilient opportunities in growth companies with strong insider ownership. In this context, stocks that combine robust earnings growth with significant insider stakes can offer a compelling proposition.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Germany

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
pferdewetten.de (XTRA:EMH)26.8%75.4%
YOC (XTRA:YOC)24.8%21.8%
Deutsche Beteiligungs (XTRA:DBAN)39.4%54.1%
Exasol (XTRA:EXL)25.3%104.5%
NAGA Group (XTRA:N4G)14.1%78.3%
Alelion Energy Systems (DB:2FZ)37.4%106.6%
Stratec (XTRA:SBS)30.9%20.5%
elumeo (XTRA:ELB)25.8%99.1%
Redcare Pharmacy (XTRA:RDC)17.7%50.1%
Friedrich Vorwerk Group (XTRA:VH2)18%30.4%

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

Hypoport (XTRA:HYQ)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hypoport SE develops and markets technology platforms for the financial services, property, and insurance industries in Germany, with a market cap of approximately €1.73 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are distributed as follows: Credit Platform €155.60 million, Insurance Platform €66.29 million, and Segment Adjustment €153.22 million.

Insider Ownership: 35.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 31.3% p.a.

Hypoport SE demonstrates strong growth potential with significant insider ownership. The company reported a notable turnaround in Q2 2024, with sales rising to €110.62 million and net income reaching €2.4 million from a previous net loss. Earnings are forecast to grow at 31.27% annually, outpacing the German market's 19.3%. Despite recent share price volatility and low future return on equity forecasts, Hypoport’s revenue growth surpasses market expectations at 13.2% per year.

XTRA:HYQ Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
XTRA:HYQ Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

Verve Group (XTRA:M8G)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Verve Group SE operates a software platform for the automated buying and selling of digital advertising space in North America and Europe, with a market cap of €507.82 million.

Operations: Verve Group SE generates revenue from its Demand Side Platforms (DSP) segment, which brings in €51.53 million, and its Supply Side Platforms (SSP) segment, contributing €318.35 million.

Insider Ownership: 25.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 20.6% p.a.

Verve Group SE, with substantial insider ownership, is poised for significant growth. Earnings are forecast to grow at 20.62% annually, outpacing the German market's 19.3%. Despite a highly volatile share price and low future return on equity (13.2%), Verve’s revenue is expected to grow faster than the market at 12.4% per year. Recent leadership changes and strategic acquisitions, such as Jun Group, enhance its demand-side capabilities and financial position following a successful bond issue reducing financing costs by €10 million annually.

XTRA:M8G Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
XTRA:M8G Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

Zalando (XTRA:ZAL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Zalando SE operates an online platform for fashion and lifestyle products and has a market cap of approximately €5.88 billion.

Operations: Zalando SE generates revenue of €10.49 billion from its online platform for fashion and lifestyle products.

Insider Ownership: 10.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 24.6% p.a.

Zalando SE demonstrates strong growth potential with high insider ownership, as earnings are forecast to grow 24.64% annually, surpassing the German market's 19.3%. Recent earnings reports show a significant rise in net income for Q2 2024 to €95.7 million from €56.6 million a year ago, reflecting robust performance despite modest revenue growth projections of 5.6% annually. Trading at 60.3% below its estimated fair value and with no substantial insider selling, Zalando remains an attractive growth prospect in Germany’s e-commerce sector.

XTRA:ZAL Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
XTRA:ZAL Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

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