3 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On Euronext Paris

As the French market navigates a cautious yet optimistic outlook following recent monetary policy adjustments, investors are increasingly focusing on companies with strong growth potential and substantial insider ownership. In this context, identifying stocks where company insiders have significant stakes can provide valuable insights into management's confidence and alignment with shareholder interests.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In France

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Groupe OKwind Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALOKW)	24.8%	36%
VusionGroup (ENXTPA:VU)	13.4%	82.3%
Icape Holding (ENXTPA:ALICA)	30.2%	28.1%
Arcure (ENXTPA:ALCUR)	21.4%	26.6%
La Française de l'Energie (ENXTPA:FDE)	19.9%	31.9%
STIF Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALSTI)	16.4%	28.5%
Munic (ENXTPA:ALMUN)	29.2%	149.1%
Adocia (ENXTPA:ADOC)	11.9%	64%
MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)	15.8%	93.9%
OSE Immunotherapeutics (ENXTPA:OSE)	25.6%	5.9%

Click here to see the full list of 24 stocks from our Fast Growing Euronext Paris Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Exclusive Networks (ENXTPA:EXN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Exclusive Networks SA operates as a global cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure, with a market cap of €2.13 billion.

Operations: Exclusive Networks generates revenue from three primary regions: APAC (€480 million), EMEA (€4.19 billion), and the Americas (€705 million).

Insider Ownership: 13.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 33.7% p.a.

Exclusive Networks, a French cybersecurity firm, is set to be taken private by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Permira in a deal valued at €2.2 billion (US$2.4 billion). The transaction includes an exceptional distribution of €5.29 per share and represents a 34.4% premium over the undisturbed share price as of March 13, 2024. Insider ownership is significant with Permira’s entity Everest UK HoldCo and founder Olivier Breittmayer holding 66.7%. Earnings are forecasted to grow significantly at 33.7% annually over the next three years, although profit margins have declined from last year’s figures.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Exclusive Networks' performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Exclusive Networks' shares may be trading at a premium.

Lectra (ENXTPA:LSS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Lectra SA provides 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 €1.12 billion.

Operations: Revenue segments (in millions of €): Americas: 172.65, Asia-Pacific: 118.54, Segment Adjustment: 209.13

Insider Ownership: 19.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 29.3% p.a.

Lectra, a French technology firm specializing in industrial equipment and software for textiles and leather, is forecasted to see its revenue grow at 10.4% annually, outpacing the French market's 5.7%. Earnings are expected to rise significantly by 29.3% per year over the next three years. Despite trading at 45% below estimated fair value, recent earnings show a decline in net income from €14.47 million to €12.51 million for H1 2024, with EPS dropping from €0.38 to €0.33 year-on-year.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Lectra.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Lectra is trading behind its estimated value.

VusionGroup (ENXTPA:VU)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: VusionGroup S.A. offers digitalization solutions for commerce across Europe, Asia, and North America, with a market cap of €2.41 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment includes Installing and Maintaining Electronic Shelf Labels, generating €830.16 million.

Insider Ownership: 13.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 82.3% p.a.

VusionGroup is forecasted to grow earnings by 82.32% annually and become profitable within three years, outpacing the French market. Revenue is expected to rise by 28.4% per year, significantly above market averages. Trading at 41.6% below fair value with analysts predicting a 29.2% price increase, VusionGroup shows strong growth potential despite recent net losses of €24.4 million for H1 2024 compared to last year's €91.5 million net income.

• Take a closer look at VusionGroup's potential here in our earnings growth report.
• Our valuation report here indicates VusionGroup may be undervalued.

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