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Exploring High Insider Ownership Growth Companies On The KRX

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The South Korean market has shown stability with a flat performance over the last week, complemented by a 5.7% rise over the past year and expectations of robust annual earnings growth of 29%. In this context, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly compelling as they often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the company's operations.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In South Korea

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Modetour Network (KOSDAQ:A080160)12.4%45.6%
ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)26.6%73.1%
Park Systems (KOSDAQ:A140860)33.1%35.8%
UTI (KOSDAQ:A179900)34.2%122.7%
INTEKPLUS (KOSDAQ:A064290)16.3%74.2%
Devsisters (KOSDAQ:A194480)27.2%73.5%
Seojin SystemLtd (KOSDAQ:A178320)26.4%48.1%
HANA Micron (KOSDAQ:A067310)19.8%67.2%
Enchem (KOSDAQ:A348370)21.3%105.6%
Techwing (KOSDAQ:A089030)18.7%102.5%

Click here to see the full list of 83 stocks from our Fast Growing KRX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Hana Materials (KOSDAQ:A166090)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hana Materials Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in manufacturing and selling silicon electrodes and rings, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩1.05 billion.

Operations: The company primarily generates revenue through the production and sale of silicon electrodes and rings.

Insider Ownership: 12.5%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 22.1% p.a.

Hana Materials, a company in South Korea, showcases strong growth potential with its revenue expected to increase by 22.1% annually, outpacing the broader Korean market's 10.2%. Despite a high level of debt and reduced profit margins from last year's 25.1% to 11.6%, earnings are projected to surge by approximately 46% annually over the next three years. However, its Return on Equity is anticipated to remain low at 18.2%. There is no recent insider trading activity reported.

KOSDAQ:A166090 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024
KOSDAQ:A166090 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

RFHIC (KOSDAQ:A218410)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: RFHIC Corporation, based in South Korea, specializes in designing and manufacturing radio frequency (RF) and microwave components for various applications including wireless infrastructure, commercial and military radar, and RF energy, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩450.39 billion.

Operations: RFHIC's revenue from wireless communications equipment totals approximately ₩111.43 billion.

Insider Ownership: 35.1%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 22.4% p.a.

RFHIC, a South Korean company, exhibits robust growth with earnings projected to rise by 37.1% annually and revenue forecasted to increase by 22.4% per year, both metrics surpassing local market averages. Despite these promising figures, its Return on Equity is expected to be modest at 11.5% in three years. The company has experienced very large profit growth over the past year and maintains high-quality earnings predominantly from non-cash sources. No recent insider trading activity has been reported.

KOSDAQ:A218410 Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024
KOSDAQ:A218410 Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

Hana Technology (KOSDAQ:A299030)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hana Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in developing precision automation solutions for the industrial sector in South Korea, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩456.74 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from the development of precision automation solutions for the industrial sector in South Korea.

Insider Ownership: 29.0%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 20.1% p.a.

Hana Technology, despite a challenging first quarter in 2024 with a shift from net income to a net loss and increased sales, is positioned for potential growth. The company recently issued KRW 60 billion in convertible bonds, indicating strategic financial maneuvering aimed at future expansion. Analysts predict a significant annual revenue growth rate of 20.1%, outpacing the South Korean market's average, with expectations of profitability within three years. However, recent shareholder dilution and a modest forecasted Return on Equity of 11.2% suggest cautious optimism is warranted.

KOSDAQ:A299030 Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024
KOSDAQ:A299030 Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

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