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KRX Growth Leaders With High Insider Ownership And At Least 21% Revenue Increase

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The South Korean stock market has shown resilience, with the KOSPI recently edging higher amidst a mix of performances in global markets. This stability, coupled with anticipation surrounding upcoming economic data and policy announcements, sets a cautiously optimistic backdrop for investors. In such an environment, companies demonstrating robust revenue growth and significant insider ownership can be particularly compelling. These attributes often signal strong confidence in the company's prospects from those who know it best—its leaders.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In South Korea

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)26.6%73.1%
Global Tax Free (KOSDAQ:A204620)18.1%72.4%
S&S Tech (KOSDAQ:A101490)21.6%44.1%
Fine M-TecLTD (KOSDAQ:A441270)17.3%36.4%
Park Systems (KOSDAQ:A140860)33.1%35.8%
Seojin SystemLtd (KOSDAQ:A178320)26.4%48.1%
UTI (KOSDAQ:A179900)34.1%122.7%
HANA Micron (KOSDAQ:A067310)19.8%76.8%
INTEKPLUS (KOSDAQ:A064290)16.3%77.4%
Techwing (KOSDAQ:A089030)18.7%118.2%

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We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

VM (KOSDAQ:A089970)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: VM Inc., headquartered in South Korea, specializes in manufacturing and selling dry etcher systems for the semiconductor production process, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩389.27 billion.

Operations: The firm specializes in the production and global distribution of dry etcher systems for semiconductor manufacturing.

Insider Ownership: 29.4%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 61.9% p.a.

VM Inc., a South Korean company, is poised for significant growth with its revenue expected to increase by 61.9% annually, outpacing the local market's average of 10.3%. Despite trading at 85.8% below its estimated fair value and having a volatile share price in recent months, VM's financial outlook remains robust with earnings projected to grow by 103.3% per year. However, shareholder equity has been diluted over the past year, and the forecasted Return on Equity is relatively low at 15.5%.

KOSDAQ:A089970 Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2024

ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: ALTEOGEN Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing long-acting biobetters, proprietary antibody-drug conjugates, and antibody biosimilars, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩15.06 billion.

Operations: The company specializes in the development of long-acting biobetters, proprietary antibody-drug conjugates, and biosimilars.

Insider Ownership: 26.6%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 48.3% p.a.

ALTEOGEN, a South Korean biotech firm, is experiencing robust growth with its revenue and earnings forecast to expand by 48.3% and 73.1% per year respectively, well above the local market averages. Despite this promising outlook, the company's share price has been highly volatile recently. Additionally, shareholder equity was diluted over the past year. ALTEOGEN's Return on Equity is expected to be very high at 45.2% in three years, underscoring strong profitability potential despite current challenges.

KOSDAQ:A196170 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2024

CLASSYS (KOSDAQ:A214150)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: CLASSYS Inc. operates globally, specializing in the provision of medical aesthetics devices, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩3.08 billion.

Operations: The company specializes in the global provision of medical aesthetics devices, generating approximately ₩3.08 billion in market capitalization.

Insider Ownership: 10.1%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 21.3% p.a.

CLASSYS, a South Korean company, is set to grow its earnings by 22.18% annually and its revenue by 21.3% per year, surpassing the local market's growth rate. Despite this positive outlook, its share price has been highly volatile over the past three months. The firm has maintained high insider ownership but lacks recent substantial insider trading activity. Recent engagements in multiple high-profile investment conferences underscore its active pursuit of visibility and investor confidence.

KOSDAQ:A214150 Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2024

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