Euronext Paris Growth Leaders With High Insider Stakes June 2024
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
As the French market shows resilience with the CAC 40 Index climbing by 1.67%, investors are increasingly attentive to opportunities within Euronext Paris, particularly in growth companies with high insider ownership. Such stocks often suggest a strong alignment between company management and shareholder interests, potentially offering stability and confidence in the midst of broader economic fluctuations.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In France
Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
VusionGroup (ENXTPA:VU) | 13.5% | 25.2% |
Groupe OKwind Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALOKW) | 24.8% | 30.8% |
Adocia (ENXTPA:ADOC) | 12.1% | 104.5% |
OSE Immunotherapeutics (ENXTPA:OSE) | 25.6% | 79.3% |
Icape Holding (ENXTPA:ALICA) | 30.2% | 26.1% |
Arcure (ENXTPA:ALCUR) | 21.4% | 42.4% |
La Française de l'Energie (ENXTPA:FDE) | 20.1% | 34.2% |
Munic (ENXTPA:ALMUN) | 29.4% | 150% |
WALLIX GROUP (ENXTPA:ALLIX) | 19.8% | 101.6% |
MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL) | 16.4% | 74.6% |
We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Lectra (ENXTPA:LSS)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Lectra SA, with a market cap of €1.06 billion, offers industrial intelligence solutions for the fashion, automotive, and furniture sectors across Northern Europe, Southern Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions, with contributions of €170.33 million and €110.28 million respectively.
Insider Ownership: 19.6%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 28.6% p.a.
Lectra, a French company with significant insider ownership, reported a slight decline in net income and earnings per share in Q1 2024. Despite this, Lectra is trading at 35.4% below its estimated fair value and is poised for substantial growth, with revenue expected to increase by 11.3% annually and earnings projected to grow by 28.6% per year—both metrics outpacing the broader French market's growth rates of 5.8% for revenue and 11% for earnings. Analysts are optimistic, foreseeing a potential price increase of approximately 28%.
- Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Lectra.
- Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Lectra shares in the market.
MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: MedinCell S.A. is a French pharmaceutical company specializing in the development of long-acting injectable medications across multiple therapeutic areas, with a market capitalization of approximately €395.81 million.
Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from the pharmaceuticals segment, totaling €11.95 million.
Insider Ownership: 16.4%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 74.6% p.a.
MedinCell, a French growth company with high insider ownership, is currently undervalued by 73.2%, trading below analyst price targets with expectations of a 41.3% increase. It's set to outpace the French market significantly, with revenue and earnings forecasted to grow at 42.9% and 74.59% per year respectively. However, financial challenges persist as it has less than a year of cash runway and recent trials have shown mixed results, impacting its short-term prospects despite long-term growth potential in innovative drug delivery technologies.
- Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in MedinCell's earnings growth report.
- Our expertly prepared valuation report MedinCell implies its share price may be lower than expected.
OVH Groupe (ENXTPA:OVH)
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: OVH Groupe S.A. is a global provider of public and private cloud services, shared hosting, and dedicated server solutions, with a market capitalization of approximately €1.05 billion.
Operations: OVH Groupe's revenue is divided into three main segments: Public Cloud (€140.71 million), Private Cloud (€514.59 million), and Web Cloud (€179.45 million).
Insider Ownership: 10.5%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 101.5% p.a.
OVH Groupe, a French growth company with significant insider ownership, is navigating through its development phase with strategic executive hires aimed at bolstering its market position. Despite a volatile share price and a current net loss of €17.24 million, the company is expected to turn profitable within three years, supported by revenue growth forecasts outpacing the French market. Recent leadership additions emphasize innovation and international expansion, aligning with OVH's future profitability and operational goals.
- Navigate through the intricacies of OVH Groupe with our comprehensive analyst estimates report here.
- The valuation report we've compiled suggests that OVH Groupe's current price could be inflated.
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About ENXTPA:OVH
OVH Groupe
Provides public and private cloud, shared hosting, and dedicated server products and solutions worldwide.
Reasonable growth potential and fair value.