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3 Euronext Paris Growth Stocks With Up To 15% Insider Ownership

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As the French stock market experiences a notable upswing, with the CAC 40 Index climbing nearly 3.89% amid hopes for interest rate cuts and positive sentiment from China's economic stimulus measures, investors are increasingly focusing on growth opportunities within Euronext Paris. In this environment, companies that exhibit both robust growth potential and significant insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the business in its future prospects.

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%150%
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.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Exclusive Networks (ENXTPA:EXN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

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

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

Insider Ownership: 13.1%

Exclusive Networks, a French cybersecurity firm, is poised for significant earnings growth of 33.53% annually over the next three years, outpacing the broader French market. Despite lower revenue growth forecasts at 12.2%, it remains above market averages. Recently, Permira and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice proposed taking the company private in a €2.2 billion deal with substantial insider ownership at 66.7%. The offer includes an exceptional distribution and represents a premium on its share price before acquisition rumors surfaced.

ENXTPA:EXN Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:EXN 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 develops long-acting injectables across various therapeutic areas, with a market cap of €440.97 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its pharmaceuticals segment, which generated €11.95 million.

Insider Ownership: 15.8%

MedinCell, a French pharmaceutical firm, is experiencing rapid growth with projected revenue increases of 46.2% annually, significantly outpacing the broader French market. Recent strategic alliances, such as with AbbVie and Teva, bolster its innovative long-acting injectable technology platform. The company was recently added to the S&P Global BMI Index and restructured its governance for enhanced oversight. Analysts predict substantial stock price appreciation while it trades below estimated fair value.

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

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 cap of approximately €1.25 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is segmented into Public Cloud at €169.01 million, Private Cloud at €589.61 million, and Web Cloud & Other services at €185.43 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.5%

OVH Groupe is trading at 26.6% below its estimated fair value, offering potential upside as it is forecast to become profitable within three years with earnings growth of 101.12% annually. While revenue growth of 9.7% per year outpaces the French market, it remains below high-growth thresholds. The company's share price has been volatile recently, and its Return on Equity is expected to be low in the coming years at 1.7%.

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

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