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3 Euronext Paris Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership Growing Revenues At 10%

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As the European markets face heightened investor caution due to escalating Middle East tensions and declining indices, France's CAC 40 Index has seen a notable decline of 3.21%. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often demonstrate strong alignment between management and shareholder interests.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In France

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Groupe OKwind Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALOKW)20.6%36%
VusionGroup (ENXTPA:VU)13.4%81.7%
Icape Holding (ENXTPA:ALICA)30.2%33.9%
Arcure (ENXTPA:ALCUR)21.4%26.6%
La Française de l'Energie (ENXTPA:FDE)19.9%31.9%
S.M.A.I.O (ENXTPA:ALSMA)17.4%35.2%
STIF Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALSTI)16.4%28.5%
Adocia (ENXTPA:ADOC)11.9%64%
Munic (ENXTPA:ALMUN)27.1%174.1%
MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)15.8%93.9%

Click here to see the full list of 21 stocks from our Fast Growing Euronext Paris Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Exclusive Networks (ENXTPA:EXN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Exclusive Networks SA is a global cybersecurity specialist focusing on digital infrastructure, with a market cap of €2.14 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are divided into APAC (€480 million), EMEA (€4.19 billion), and Americas (€705 million).

Insider Ownership: 13.1%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 12.2% p.a.

Exclusive Networks, a French cybersecurity firm, is under a proposed buyout by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Permira at €2.2 billion (US$2.4 billion), highlighting its high insider ownership with 66.7% held by Permira and founder Olivier Breittmayer. Despite recent earnings declines, the company's revenue is expected to grow 12.2% annually, outpacing the French market's 5.7%. Earnings are projected to rise significantly at 33.5% per year, reflecting robust growth potential amidst strategic transitions.

ENXTPA:EXN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:EXN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Lectra (ENXTPA:LSS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Lectra SA offers industrial intelligence solutions for the fashion, automotive, and furniture markets across Northern Europe, Southern Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific, with a market cap of €1.09 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are comprised of €172.65 million from the Americas and €118.54 million from the Asia-Pacific region.

Insider Ownership: 19.6%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 10.4% p.a.

Lectra, a French company with significant insider ownership, is positioned for strong earnings growth at 29.3% annually over the next three years, surpassing the French market's 12.2%. Despite being valued at 45.8% below its estimated fair value and facing a recent drop from the S&P Global BMI Index, Lectra’s revenue is projected to grow by 10.4% per year—faster than the market average of 5.7%. Recent half-year results showed sales of €262.29 million but a decline in net income to €12.51 million from €14.47 million previously.

ENXTPA:LSS Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:LSS Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: MedinCell S.A. is a pharmaceutical company based in France that specializes in developing long-acting injectables across various therapeutic areas, with a market cap of €446.79 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived entirely from its Pharmaceuticals segment, totaling €11.95 million.

Insider Ownership: 15.8%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 46.2% p.a.

MedinCell, with substantial insider ownership, is forecast to achieve profitability within three years and expects revenue growth at 46.2% annually, outpacing the French market's average. Trading significantly below fair value estimates, MedinCell recently joined the S&P Global BMI Index and restructured its governance. A strategic partnership with AbbVie could yield up to $1.9 billion in milestones plus royalties, enhancing its innovative long-acting injectable technology's commercial potential.

ENXTPA:MEDCL Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:MEDCL Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

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