3 German Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership

The German stock market has seen a notable surge, with the DAX index climbing by over 4% recently, buoyed by hopes of interest rate cuts and China's new stimulus measures. Amid this optimistic backdrop, growth companies with high insider ownership are particularly intriguing as they often signal strong confidence from those closest to the business. In the current environment, stocks that exhibit robust growth potential and significant insider ownership can be attractive. Insider ownership suggests alignment between company leadership and shareholders' interests, which is especially valuable during periods of economic uncertainty and market optimism.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Germany

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
pferdewetten.de (XTRA:EMH)	26.8%	98.3%
Stemmer Imaging (XTRA:S9I)	24.8%	23.2%
Deutsche Beteiligungs (XTRA:DBAN)	39.5%	54.1%
Exasol (XTRA:EXL)	25.3%	117.1%
adidas (XTRA:ADS)	16.6%	42.1%
Alelion Energy Systems (DB:2FZ)	37.4%	106.6%
Beyond Frames Entertainment (DB:8WP)	10.8%	112.2%
Stratec (XTRA:SBS)	30.9%	20%
R. STAHL (XTRA:RSL2)	37.9%	59.3%
Redcare Pharmacy (XTRA:RDC)	17.4%	51.8%

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adidas (XTRA:ADS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: adidas AG, with a market cap of €42.48 billion, designs, develops, produces, and markets athletic and sports lifestyle products across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Greater China, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America.

Operations: Revenue Segments (in millions of €): Greater China: 3259, Latin America: 2387, North America: 5068, Segment Adjustment: 11292. The company's revenue is derived from key regions including Greater China (€3.26 billion), Latin America (€2.39 billion), and North America (€5.07 billion).

Insider Ownership: 16.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 42.1% p.a.

adidas AG has shown strong financial performance with second-quarter sales rising to €5.82 billion and net income reaching €190 million, both up from the previous year. The company has raised its full-year guidance, expecting high-single-digit revenue growth and operating profit around €1 billion. Earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 42.1% annually, outpacing the German market's 20%. Insider ownership remains high, reflecting confidence in long-term growth prospects.

• Click here and access our complete growth analysis report to understand the dynamics of adidas.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of adidas shares in the market.

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 €1.98 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include €157.97 million from the Credit Platform, €66.89 million from the Insurance Platform, and a Segment Adjustment of €175.87 million.

Insider Ownership: 35%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 34% p.a.

Hypoport SE, recently added to the MDAX Index, reported strong financial results for Q2 2024 with sales of €110.62 million and net income of €2.4 million, turning profitable this year. Despite a highly volatile share price and low forecasted return on equity (9.7%), earnings are expected to grow significantly at 34% annually over the next three years, outpacing the German market's 20%. Revenue growth is forecasted at 12.5% per year, above the German market average of 5.5%.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Hypoport.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Hypoport is trading beyond its estimated value.

Zalando (XTRA:ZAL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Zalando SE operates an online platform for fashion and lifestyle products, with a market cap of €7.61 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments total €10.49 billion.

Insider Ownership: 10.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 25% p.a.

Zalando SE, a growth company with high insider ownership in Germany, reported strong financial results for Q2 2024 with sales of €2.64 billion and net income of €95.7 million, showing significant year-over-year improvement. Earnings are forecast to grow at 25% annually, outpacing the German market's 20%, although revenue growth is expected to be moderate at 5.6% per year. Despite trading below fair value estimates by nearly half, return on equity is projected to remain low at 12.9%.

• Take a closer look at Zalando's potential here in our earnings growth report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Zalando's current price could be inflated.

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