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July 2024 Spotlight On German Exchange Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

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Amid a backdrop of generally positive momentum across global markets, with Germany's DAX index showing a notable gain of 1.48% last week, investors are keenly observing trends and strategic opportunities within the German market. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership stand out as particularly intriguing, as they often signal strong confidence in the company's future from those who know it best.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Germany

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
pferdewetten.de (XTRA:EMH)26.8%75.4%
Deutsche Beteiligungs (XTRA:DBAN)39.1%31.6%
YOC (XTRA:YOC)24.8%21.8%
NAGA Group (XTRA:N4G)14.1%74.7%
Exasol (XTRA:EXL)25.3%105.4%
Alelion Energy Systems (DB:2FZ)37.4%106.6%
Stratec (XTRA:SBS)30.9%21.9%
elumeo (XTRA:ELB)25.8%99.1%
Redcare Pharmacy (XTRA:RDC)17.7%47.4%
Your Family Entertainment (DB:RTV)17.5%116.8%

Click here to see the full list of 18 stocks from our Fast Growing German Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Brockhaus Technologies (XTRA:BKHT)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Brockhaus Technologies AG operates as a private equity firm with a market capitalization of approximately €316.56 million.

Operations: The firm generates revenue primarily through its Security Technologies and Financial Technologies segments, totaling €39.43 million and €153.43 million respectively.

Insider Ownership: 26.6%

Brockhaus Technologies, trading significantly below its estimated fair value, is poised for substantial growth with revenue expected to increase by 17.8% annually, outpacing the German market's 5.2%. Despite a current lack of profitability, the company is forecasted to shift into profit within three years, supported by an anticipated earnings growth of 74.21% per year. However, its projected Return on Equity is modest at 10.3%. Recent financials show a first-quarter revenue rise to €39.97 million from €33.89 million year-over-year but also an increased net loss of €1.38 million.

XTRA:BKHT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Hypoport (XTRA:HYQ)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hypoport SE is a technology-based financial service provider operating in Germany, with a market capitalization of approximately €2.09 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is generated through its Credit Platform and Insurance Platform, which respectively brought in €155.60 million and €66.29 million.

Insider Ownership: 35.1%

Hypoport SE, a growth company with substantial insider ownership, has demonstrated robust financial performance with first-quarter sales rising to €107.47 million from €93.72 million year-over-year and net income increasing significantly to €3.04 million from €0.503 million. Despite a forecasted low return on equity of 9.2% in three years, earnings are expected to grow by 31.89% annually, outstripping the German market's 18.9%. However, large one-off items have impacted recent results, suggesting some earnings quality concerns.

XTRA:HYQ Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Zalando (XTRA:ZAL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Zalando SE is an online retailer specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, with a market capitalization of approximately €6.19 billion.

Operations: The company generates €10.40 billion in revenue from its online fashion and lifestyle platform.

Insider Ownership: 10.4%

Zalando SE, a German growth company with high insider ownership, is trading at 51.9% below its estimated fair value, highlighting potential undervaluation. Despite slower expected revenue growth at 5.4% annually compared to the market's 5.2%, its earnings are projected to increase by 26.44% annually over the next three years, outpacing the German market's forecast of 18.9%. However, its anticipated return on equity is low at 12.6%, suggesting challenges in generating shareholder value efficiently.

XTRA:ZAL Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

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