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3 KRX Growth Stocks With Insider Ownership Up To 34%

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Over the last 7 days, the South Korean market has dropped 5.4%, driven by losses in every sector, and in the last 12 months, it is down 3.8%. Despite this downturn, earnings are forecast to grow by 29% annually, making growth companies with high insider ownership particularly appealing as they often signal confidence from those closest to the business.

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.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

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's revenue segment includes Surgical & Medical Equipment, generating ₩204.37 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.1%

CLASSYS Inc. is trading at 15.1% below its estimated fair value and has substantial insider ownership, which can align management's interests with shareholders. The company's earnings have grown 24.7% annually over the past five years and are forecast to grow significantly at 22.52% per year, although this is slower than the broader Korean market's expected growth of 28.6%. Recent presentations at major investor forums indicate active engagement with the investment community.

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., along with its subsidiaries, operates in the food industry both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩35.05 billion.

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

Insider Ownership: 11.6%

Samyang Foods exhibits strong growth characteristics with high insider ownership. Its earnings grew by 127.9% over the past year and are forecast to grow at 21.08% annually, though this is slower than the broader Korean market's expected growth of 28.6%. Revenue is projected to increase by 17.8% per year, outpacing the market's 10.3%. Trading at 64.7% below its estimated fair value, analysts predict a potential price rise of 41.7%.

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's revenue segments include ₩614.77 billion from cosmetics and ₩64.46 billion from apparel fashion.

Insider Ownership: 34.4%

APR demonstrates strong growth potential with high insider ownership. Its revenue is forecast to grow at 22.2% per year, outpacing the Korean market's 10.3%. Earnings are expected to increase by 25.6% annually, though slightly below the market's 28.6%. The company trades at a significant discount of 44.2% below estimated fair value, with analysts predicting a price rise of 41.4%. Recently, APR announced a KRW60 billion share repurchase program aimed at stabilizing stock price and enhancing shareholder value.

KOSE:A278470 Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024
KOSE:A278470 Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024

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