3 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On KRX Expecting Up To 99% Earnings Growth

The South Korean market has remained flat over the past year, with the Healthcare sector gaining 5.6% in the last week and overall earnings forecasted to grow by 29% annually. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal strong internal confidence and potential for substantial earnings growth.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In South Korea

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
People & Technology (KOSDAQ:A137400)	16.4%	35.6%
Seojin SystemLtd (KOSDAQ:A178320)	30.5%	52.1%
Bioneer (KOSDAQ:A064550)	15.8%	97.6%
Oscotec (KOSDAQ:A039200)	26.3%	122%
ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)	26.6%	99.5%
Park Systems (KOSDAQ:A140860)	33%	35.7%
Vuno (KOSDAQ:A338220)	19.5%	110.9%
HANA Micron (KOSDAQ:A067310)	18.3%	100.3%
UTI (KOSDAQ:A179900)	33.1%	134.6%
Techwing (KOSDAQ:A089030)	18.7%	83.6%

Click here to see the full list of 88 stocks from our Fast Growing KRX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: ALTEOGEN Inc., a biotechnology company, specializes in developing long-acting biobetters, proprietary antibody-drug conjugates, and antibody biosimilars with a market cap of ₩18.59 billion.

Operations: Revenue from biotechnology amounts to ₩90.79 million.

Insider Ownership: 26.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 99.5% p.a.

ALTEOGEN Inc. recently received approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for Tergase®, a recombinant hyaluronidase with over 99% purity, marking its transition to a commercial-stage company. The stock trades at 72.7% below estimated fair value, with earnings forecasted to grow 99.46% annually and revenue expected to increase by 64.2% per year, significantly outpacing market averages. Additionally, ALTEOGEN is projected to achieve high return on equity (66.3%) within three years while becoming profitable during the same period.

• Navigate through the intricacies of ALTEOGEN with our comprehensive analyst estimates report here.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report ALTEOGEN implies its share price may be too high.

Samyang Foods (KOSE:A003230)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Samyang Foods Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, operates in the food industry both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩4.01 trillion.

Operations: Samyang Foods generates revenue from its food business operations in South Korea and international markets.

Insider Ownership: 11.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 21.5% p.a.

Samyang Foods is forecasted to achieve a high return on equity of 30.3% in three years, with earnings expected to grow significantly at 21.45% annually, though slightly below the market's average growth rate. Revenue is projected to rise by 18.2% per year, outpacing the overall South Korean market's growth of 10.4%. Despite trading at 61.7% below its estimated fair value, there has been no substantial insider trading activity recently.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Samyang Foods with our detailed analytical future growth report.
• Our expertly prepared valuation report Samyang Foods implies its share price may be lower than expected.

Hyosung Heavy Industries (KOSE:A298040)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation manufactures and sells heavy electrical equipment in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩3.16 trillion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include ₩1.78 billion from Construction and ₩3.35 billion from Heavy Industry.

Insider Ownership: 16.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 35.3% p.a.

Hyosung Heavy Industries is expected to achieve significant annual earnings growth of 35.3%, outpacing the South Korean market's 29%. Despite a forecasted revenue growth of 10.3% per year, slightly below the market average, the company has seen earnings grow by 117.9% over the past year. Analysts predict a stock price rise of 24.9%, and it trades at 59% below its estimated fair value, although debt coverage remains an issue and share price volatility is high.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Hyosung Heavy Industries.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Hyosung Heavy Industries shares in the market.

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