Exploring Three German Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership On The German Exchange

Amidst a backdrop of mixed performances across major European stock indexes, with Germany's DAX experiencing a slight decline, investors continue to seek solid opportunities in growth-oriented companies. High insider ownership can be an indicator of confidence in a company's future prospects, making such stocks particularly interesting in the current economic environment.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Germany

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
pferdewetten.de (XTRA:EMH)	26.8%	73.5%
Deutsche Beteiligungs (XTRA:DBAN)	35.3%	31.4%
YOC (XTRA:YOC)	24.8%	21.8%
NAGA Group (XTRA:N4G)	14.1%	58.1%
Exasol (XTRA:EXL)	25.3%	107.4%
Beyond Frames Entertainment (DB:8WP)	10.9%	81.9%
Alelion Energy Systems (DB:2FZ)	37.4%	106.6%
Stratec (XTRA:SBS)	30.9%	22%
elumeo (XTRA:ELB)	25.8%	99.1%
Friedrich Vorwerk Group (XTRA:VH2)	18%	29.9%

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

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Hypoport (XTRA:HYQ)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hypoport SE is a technology-based financial service provider in Germany, with a market capitalization of approximately €2.11 billion.

Operations: The firm operates primarily as a technology-driven financial service provider in Germany.

Insider Ownership: 35.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 35.9% p.a.

Hypoport SE, a German growth company with high insider ownership, has demonstrated robust financial performance, with its first-quarter sales rising to €107.47 million from €93.72 million year-over-year and net income increasing significantly to €3.04 million. The company's earnings are expected to grow by 35.85% annually, outpacing the German market's average. However, its revenue growth forecast of 12.6% per year falls short of the high-growth benchmark of 20%, and its projected Return on Equity is considered low at 9.1%.

• Take a closer look at Hypoport's potential here in our earnings growth report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Hypoport may be overvalued.

Stratec (XTRA:SBS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Stratec SE operates in Germany and internationally, designing and manufacturing automation and instrumentation solutions for in-vitro diagnostics and life sciences, with a market capitalization of approximately €550.66 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue by designing and manufacturing automation and instrumentation solutions for in-vitro diagnostics and life sciences across Germany, the European Union, and other international markets.

Insider Ownership: 30.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 22% p.a.

Stratec SE, a German growth company with substantial insider ownership, faces challenges with recent financial performance showing a downturn. In Q1 2024, sales dropped to €50.87 million from €60.48 million year-over-year, and net income decreased to €0.447 million from €1.37 million. Despite these setbacks, Stratec's earnings are expected to grow by 22% annually over the next three years, outperforming the German market forecast of 18.7%. However, its profit margins have declined and revenue growth projections remain below the high-growth benchmark of 20% per year.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Stratec's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Stratec is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

Friedrich Vorwerk Group (XTRA:VH2)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Friedrich Vorwerk Group SE specializes in delivering solutions for the transformation and transportation of energy across Germany and Europe, with a market capitalization of approximately €330 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue through segments focused on electricity (€72.07 million), natural gas (€157.60 million), clean hydrogen (€28.59 million), and adjacent opportunities (€118.73 million).

Insider Ownership: 18%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 29.9% p.a.

Friedrich Vorwerk Group SE, a German growth company with high insider ownership, recently reported a positive Q1 2024 with sales rising to €76.71 million from €73.08 million year-over-year and net income increasing to €1.56 million from €0.748 million. Despite this, its forecasted annual earnings growth of 29.89% contrasts with a modest revenue increase projection of 6.7% per year, slightly above the market average but below high-growth benchmarks. The company's Return on Equity is expected to remain low at 10.9%.

• Click here and access our complete growth analysis report to understand the dynamics of Friedrich Vorwerk Group.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Friedrich Vorwerk Group's shares may be trading at a premium.

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