Discover Exclusive Networks And 2 More Leading Growth Stocks On Euronext Paris

As the French CAC 40 Index experiences a modest rise amidst hopes of accelerated European Central Bank rate cuts, investors are keenly observing growth companies with substantial insider ownership on Euronext Paris. In this context, understanding what makes a good stock involves assessing not only its growth potential but also the confidence insiders have in their company's future, which can be particularly compelling during times of economic adjustment.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In France

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings 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%
STIF Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALSTI)	16.4%	22.9%
La Française de l'Energie (ENXTPA:FDE)	19.9%	31.9%
S.M.A.I.O (ENXTPA:ALSMA)	17.4%	35.2%
Adocia (ENXTPA:ADOC)	11.7%	64%
Munic (ENXTPA:ALMUN)	27.1%	174.1%
MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)	15.8%	93.9%

Click here to see the full list of 23 stocks from our Fast Growing Euronext Paris Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices 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 is segmented into €480 million from APAC, €4.19 billion from EMEA, and €705 million from the Americas.

Insider Ownership: 13.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 33.5% p.a.

Exclusive Networks is undergoing a significant transition as private equity firms Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Permira aim to take it private, valuing the company at €2.2 billion. With 66.7% insider ownership by Permira and founder Olivier Breittmayer, this highlights strong insider control. Despite recent sales decline to €723 million for H1 2024, earnings are projected to grow significantly at 33.5% annually over the next three years, outpacing the French market growth of 12.1%.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Exclusive Networks' performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Exclusive Networks' current price could be inflated.

MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: MedinCell S.A. is a pharmaceutical company in France that develops long-acting injectables across various therapeutic areas, with a market cap of €456.09 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segment consists solely of Pharmaceuticals, generating €11.95 million.

Insider Ownership: 15.8%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 93.9% p.a.

MedinCell is poised for significant growth, with revenue expected to increase by 46.2% annually, outpacing the French market. The company trades at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value and is anticipated to become profitable within three years, exceeding average market growth rates. Recent strategic alliances with AbbVie and Teva highlight its innovative BEPO® technology's commercial potential, while structural governance changes aim to bolster leadership as MedinCell expands its therapeutic portfolio.

• Dive into the specifics of MedinCell here with our thorough growth forecast report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that MedinCell is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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 €1.29 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Private Cloud segment at €589.61 million, followed by Web Cloud & Other at €185.43 million, and Public Cloud services contributing €169.01 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 101.4% p.a.

OVH Groupe is forecast to achieve profitability within three years, surpassing average market growth rates. Despite its volatile share price recently, OVH's revenue growth of 9.7% annually is expected to outpace the French market's 5.6%. The stock trades at a significant discount of 43.5% below its estimated fair value, though insider trading activity has been minimal in recent months. However, its return on equity is projected to remain low at 0%.

• Take a closer look at OVH Groupe's potential here in our earnings growth report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, OVH Groupe's share price might be too pessimistic.

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