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Top German Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In July 2024

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As of July 2024, the German market has shown resilience with a notable 1.32% gain in the DAX index, reflecting a broader positive trend across major European stock indices. This uptick comes amidst varied economic signals, suggesting investors are navigating through periods of uncertainty with cautious optimism. In such a market environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly compelling. These firms often benefit from aligned interests between shareholders and management, potentially leading to more prudent long-term decision-making and robust handling of evolving economic dynamics.

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%79.2%
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%
Friedrich Vorwerk Group (XTRA:VH2)18%30.4%

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

Let's explore several standout options from the results in 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 €2.06 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its Credit Platform and Insurance Platform, which brought in €155.60 million and €66.29 million respectively.

Insider Ownership: 35.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 31.9% p.a.

Hypoport SE, a German company with significant insider ownership, shows promising growth prospects. Recently reporting a substantial increase in quarterly sales to €107.47 million and net income to €3.04 million, the firm is outpacing average market expectations with forecasted annual earnings growth of 31.9% and revenue increases of 13.4%. However, its projected Return on Equity (RoE) remains modest at 9.1%, indicating potential challenges in achieving higher profitability relative to equity used.

XTRA:HYQ Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
XTRA:HYQ Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Redcare Pharmacy (XTRA:RDC)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Redcare Pharmacy NV is an online pharmacy operating across the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and France with a market capitalization of approximately €2.78 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from two segments: the DACH region (€1.62 billion) and other international markets (€0.37 billion).

Insider Ownership: 17.7%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 47.4% p.a.

Redcare Pharmacy, despite a volatile share price, reported a significant sales increase in Q1 2024 to €560.22 million from €372.05 million the previous year, reducing its net loss to €7.81 million from €10.22 million. The company's revenue growth is forecasted at 17.1% annually, outpacing the German market's 5.2%. Expected to turn profitable within three years, Redcare is trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value but faces shareholder dilution and low projected Return on Equity (7.5%).

XTRA:RDC Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
XTRA:RDC 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 €6.06 billion.

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

Insider Ownership: 10.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 26.4% p.a.

Zalando SE, a prominent German e-commerce company, reported a modest revenue growth forecast between 0% and 5% for 2024. Despite a net loss of €8.9 million in Q1 2024, earnings are expected to grow significantly at an annual rate of 26.42%, outpacing the broader German market's forecasted growth. The company is trading at a significant discount to its fair value, indicating potential undervaluation. However, Zalando's Return on Equity is projected to remain low at 12.6%, reflecting some efficiency challenges ahead.

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

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