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3 German Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership And Up To 25% Earnings Growth

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As the European Central Bank's recent interest rate cuts have buoyed major stock indexes, Germany's DAX has seen a notable increase, reflecting optimism in the market. In this environment of monetary easing and moderated inflation expectations, growth companies with high insider ownership can present unique opportunities for investors seeking robust earnings potential.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Germany

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Stemmer Imaging (XTRA:S9I)27.8%23.2%
Multitude (XTRA:E4I)31%20.7%
Exasol (XTRA:EXL)25.3%117.1%
Deutsche Beteiligungs (XTRA:DBAN)39.6%54.1%
adidas (XTRA:ADS)16.6%40.4%
pferdewetten.de (XTRA:EMH)20.6%97.9%
Alelion Energy Systems (DB:2FZ)37.4%106.6%
Friedrich Vorwerk Group (XTRA:VH2)18.8%25.5%
Redcare Pharmacy (XTRA:RDC)17.2%54.3%
elumeo (XTRA:ELB)25.8%129.5%

Click here to see the full list of 22 stocks from our Fast Growing German Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

init innovation in traffic systems (XTRA:IXX)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Init innovation in traffic systems SE, along with its subsidiaries, provides intelligent transportation systems solutions for public transportation globally and has a market cap of €360.48 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segment is primarily from Wireless Communications Equipment, generating €235.67 million.

Insider Ownership: 39.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 21.6% p.a.

init innovation in traffic systems SE demonstrates growth potential with earnings anticipated to rise significantly at 21.62% annually, surpassing the German market's pace. Despite a recent dip in quarterly net income to €2.42 million, six-month results show robust improvement with net income reaching €4.82 million from €1.34 million year-over-year. The stock trades below its fair value and offers good relative value compared to peers, though its dividend sustainability is questionable due to coverage issues by free cash flows.

XTRA:IXX Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
XTRA:IXX Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Verve Group (XTRA:M8G)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Verve Group SE operates a software platform facilitating the automated buying and selling of digital advertising space in North America and Europe, with a market cap of €642.93 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Supply Side Platforms (SSP) segment, generating €341.35 million, and its Demand Side Platforms (DSP) segment, contributing €57.59 million.

Insider Ownership: 25.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 20.1% p.a.

Verve Group SE has shown profitability this year, with earnings expected to grow significantly at 20.08% annually, outpacing the German market. Despite recent share dilution and volatility, the stock trades at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value and offers good relative value compared to peers. Recent financials reveal strong performance with second-quarter sales of €102.82 million and net income of €6.26 million, reflecting solid growth from the previous year.

XTRA:M8G Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
XTRA:M8G Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Friedrich Vorwerk Group (XTRA:VH2)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Friedrich Vorwerk Group SE offers solutions for the transformation and transportation of energy across Germany and Europe, with a market cap of €565 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include €95.30 million from electricity, €160.89 million from natural gas, €28.38 million from clean hydrogen, and €117.28 million from adjacent opportunities.

Insider Ownership: 18.8%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 25.5% p.a.

Friedrich Vorwerk Group SE has demonstrated robust growth, with second-quarter sales reaching €117.41 million, up from €92.55 million a year ago, and net income increasing to €7.96 million from €2.38 million. The company forecasts revenue growth of at least 10% for 2024, outpacing the German market's average rate. Despite low expected return on equity at 12.3%, earnings are projected to grow significantly at 25.5% annually over the next three years.

XTRA:VH2 Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
XTRA:VH2 Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

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