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Unveiling 3 Top German Growth Companies With Insider Ownership And Earnings Growth Of Up To 47%

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Amidst a backdrop of moderate gains in the German market, with the DAX index rising by 1.32% recently, investors are keenly observing trends and potential opportunities. In such a market environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal strong confidence from those who know the company 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%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%

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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, exhibits strong growth prospects with its earnings expected to increase by 31.9% annually, outpacing the broader German market's 18.8%. While revenue growth is also robust at 13.4% annually, it does not reach the high-growth threshold of 20%. Recent financials show a significant year-over-year increase in net income from €0.503 million to €3.04 million and sales from €93.72 million to €107.47 million in Q1 2024, underscoring its upward trajectory despite forecasts of low return on equity (9.1%) in three years.

XTRA:HYQ Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
XTRA:HYQ Ownership Breakdown 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 €1.62 billion from its DACH segment and €0.37 billion internationally.

Insider Ownership: 17.7%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 47.4% p.a.

Redcare Pharmacy, a German growth company with high insider ownership, reported increased Q1 2024 sales of €560.22 million, up from €372.05 million year-over-year, alongside a reduced net loss of €7.81 million. Despite its highly volatile share price recently and shareholder dilution over the past year, Redcare is forecasted to grow revenue by 17.1% annually and become profitable within three years. However, its expected return on equity remains low at 7.5%, reflecting some challenges ahead despite trading below fair value estimates by 36.5%.

XTRA:RDC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
XTRA:RDC Earnings and Revenue Growth 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 approximately €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 German growth company with high insider ownership, reported first-quarter 2024 sales of €2.24 billion but faced a net loss of €8.9 million. Despite this setback, the company's earnings are expected to grow significantly at an annual rate of 26.42%, outpacing the German market forecast of 18.8%. Zalando's revenue growth is projected at 5.4% per year, slightly above the market average of 5.2%. However, its return on equity is anticipated to remain low at around 12.6%, indicating potential challenges in achieving higher profitability levels despite trading at a valuation deemed significantly below fair value.

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

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