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3 KRX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership Expecting Up To 22% Revenue Growth

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South Korea's economy recently posted a current account surplus of $9.13 billion in July, with exports increasing annually by 16.7 percent, reflecting a robust trade environment despite some deficits in the services account. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often demonstrate strong alignment between management and shareholder interests, making them potential candidates for sustained revenue growth.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In South Korea

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
People & Technology (KOSDAQ:A137400)16.5%35.6%
Seojin SystemLtd (KOSDAQ:A178320)30.5%52.1%
Bioneer (KOSDAQ:A064550)17.5%97.6%
ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)26.6%99.5%
Oscotec (KOSDAQ:A039200)26.3%122%
Vuno (KOSDAQ:A338220)19.5%110.9%
HANA Micron (KOSDAQ:A067310)21.3%106.2%
INTEKPLUS (KOSDAQ:A064290)16.3%96.7%
UTI (KOSDAQ:A179900)33.1%134.6%
Techwing (KOSDAQ:A089030)18.7%83.6%

Click here to see the full list of 89 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.

CLASSYS (KOSDAQ:A214150)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: CLASSYS Inc. is a global provider of medical aesthetics devices with a market cap of ₩3.49 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Surgical & Medical Equipment segment, amounting to ₩204.37 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.1%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 19.3% p.a.

CLASSYS Inc. showcases strong growth potential with forecasted annual earnings growth of 22.52% and a high return on equity projected at 28.1% over the next three years. The company’s revenue is expected to grow faster than the South Korean market, though slightly below 20% annually. Recently, CLASSYS has been active in presenting at major conferences like Morgan Stanley's Global Healthcare Conference and J.P. Morgan’s Korea Corporate Day, highlighting its commitment to investor engagement and transparency.

KOSDAQ:A214150 Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024
KOSDAQ:A214150 Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024

Samyang Foods (KOSE:A003230)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Samyang Foods Co., Ltd., with a market cap of ₩3.51 trillion, operates in the food industry both domestically in South Korea and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Samyang Foods generates revenue from its food business operations both within South Korea and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Insider Ownership: 11.6%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 17.8% p.a.

Samyang Foods demonstrates strong growth potential with earnings forecasted to grow 21.08% annually and a high return on equity projected at 30.3% over the next three years. Revenue is expected to increase by 17.8% per year, outpacing the South Korean market average of 10.3%. Analysts agree that the stock price could rise by 41.7%, and it currently trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, enhancing its attractiveness for growth-focused investors.

KOSE:A003230 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
KOSE:A003230 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

APR (KOSE:A278470)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: APR Co.,Ltd manufactures and sells cosmetic products for men and women, with a market cap of ₩2.20 trillion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from cosmetics (₩614.77 billion) and apparel fashion (₩64.46 billion).

Insider Ownership: 34.4%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 22.2% p.a.

APR Co., Ltd. is poised for significant growth, with earnings expected to increase by 25.6% annually over the next three years and revenue projected to grow at 22.2% per year, outpacing the South Korean market average of 10.3%. The company recently announced a KRW 60 billion share repurchase program aimed at stabilizing its stock price and enhancing shareholder value. Analysts anticipate a 41.4% rise in stock price, while it currently trades at a substantial discount to fair value estimates.

KOSE:A278470 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
KOSE:A278470 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

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