Lectra And Two More Euronext Paris Growth Stocks With Significant Insider Ownership

Amidst a backdrop of heightened trade tensions and fluctuating market indices in Europe, with France's CAC 40 Index experiencing a notable decline, investors may find reassurance in growth companies that boast high insider ownership. Such stocks often signal strong confidence from those who know the company best—its leaders and key stakeholders—making them potentially attractive options in uncertain economic times.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In France

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
VusionGroup (ENXTPA:VU)	13.5%	24.3%
Groupe OKwind Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALOKW)	24.8%	39.4%
Adocia (ENXTPA:ADOC)	11.9%	63%
La Française de l'Energie (ENXTPA:FDE)	20.1%	31.8%
STIF Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALSTI)	10.7%	28.5%
Arcure (ENXTPA:ALCUR)	21.4%	27.5%
S.M.A.I.O (ENXTPA:ALSMA)	17.3%	35.2%
Munic (ENXTPA:ALMUN)	29.4%	149.2%
OSE Immunotherapeutics (ENXTPA:OSE)	25.6%	5.9%
MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)	16.4%	69.6%

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

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Lectra (ENXTPA:LSS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Lectra SA offers industrial intelligence solutions tailored for the fashion, automotive, and furniture industries across Northern Europe, Southern Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific, with a market capitalization of approximately €1.07 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions, amounting to €170.33 million and €110.28 million respectively.

Insider Ownership: 19.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 28.6% p.a.

Lectra, a French company with high insider ownership, reported a slight decline in net income to €12.51 million from €14.47 million year-over-year, despite an increase in sales to €262.29 million. Analysts forecast substantial earnings growth for Lectra at 28.6% annually, outpacing the French market's expectation of 11.3%. However, its projected revenue growth rate of 10.8% per year is robust but not exceptional compared to some high-growth sectors. The stock trades significantly below estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside according to analysts' price targets.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Lectra.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Lectra's share price might be too pessimistic.

MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: MedinCell S.A. is a French pharmaceutical company that specializes in developing long-acting injectable medications across multiple therapeutic areas, with a market capitalization of approximately €463.23 million.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from the pharmaceuticals segment, totaling €11.95 million.

Insider Ownership: 16.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 69.6% p.a.

MedinCell S.A., a French growth company with high insider ownership, demonstrates promising prospects despite recent challenges. Forecasted to become profitable within three years, MedinCell's revenue growth rate of 43.8% annually significantly outpaces the market average. Although recent clinical trials had mixed results, improvements in secondary endpoints suggest potential for future success. Last fiscal year saw a reduction in net loss to €25.04 million from €32.01 million, indicating improving financial health amidst ongoing developments.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of MedinCell stock in this growth report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that MedinCell's current price could be inflated.

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: The company generates revenue primarily through three segments: Public Cloud (€169.01 million), Private Cloud (€589.61 million), and Web cloud (€185.43 million).

Insider Ownership: 10.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 101.1% p.a.

OVH Groupe, a French growth-oriented firm with substantial insider ownership, is poised for profitability within three years, with earnings expected to increase significantly. Despite its revenue growth forecast of 10% per year being below the high-growth benchmark of 20%, it still surpasses the French market average. Recent product launches, including advanced servers with cutting-edge AMD processors, underscore its commitment to innovation and market expansion. However, a highly volatile share price and low projected return on equity highlight potential risks.

• Get an in-depth perspective on OVH Groupe's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that OVH Groupe's current price could be quite moderate.

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