Top Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On KRX

Over the last 7 days, the South Korean market has dropped 5.7%, driven by declines in every sector, and it is also down 3.9% over the past year. However, with earnings expected to grow by 29% per annum over the next few years, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership could be particularly advantageous in navigating these market conditions.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In South Korea

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
People & Technology (KOSDAQ:A137400)	16.5%	35.6%
Seojin SystemLtd (KOSDAQ:A178320)	30.5%	52.1%
Bioneer (KOSDAQ:A064550)	17.5%	97.6%
Park Systems (KOSDAQ:A140860)	33%	35.7%
Oscotec (KOSDAQ:A039200)	26.3%	122%
ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)	26.6%	99.5%
Vuno (KOSDAQ:A338220)	19.5%	110.9%
HANA Micron (KOSDAQ:A067310)	21.3%	106.2%
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 review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

CLASSYS (KOSDAQ:A214150)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: CLASSYS Inc. is a global provider of medical aesthetics devices, with a market cap of ₩3.51 billion.

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

Insider Ownership: 10.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 22.5% p.a.

CLASSYS, a South Korean growth company with high insider ownership, is forecast to achieve a return on equity of 28.1% in three years and is trading at 15.4% below its estimated fair value. While earnings are expected to grow significantly at 22.5% annually, they will lag behind the broader KR market's growth rate of 28.7%. Revenue is projected to increase by 19.3% per year, outpacing the market's average of 10.3%. Recent presentations at major global conferences highlight ongoing investor engagement and transparency efforts.

• Take a closer look at CLASSYS' potential here in our earnings growth report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that CLASSYS is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

PharmaResearch (KOSDAQ:A214450)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: PharmaResearch Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a biopharmaceutical company primarily in South Korea and has a market cap of ₩1.91 trillion.

Operations: PharmaResearch generates its revenue primarily from its Pharmaceuticals segment, amounting to ₩296.59 billion.

Insider Ownership: 38.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 22.2% p.a.

PharmaResearch, a South Korean growth company with high insider ownership, is forecast to see revenue growth of 22.1% annually, outpacing the KR market's 10.3%. Earnings grew by 63.2% last year and are expected to rise significantly by 22.2% per year over the next three years, though slower than the market's 28.7%. Despite recent share price volatility, it trades at a good value—55.8% below its estimated fair value—with analysts predicting a stock price increase of 32.1%.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in PharmaResearch's earnings growth report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that PharmaResearch's current price could be quite moderate.

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 ₩2.57 trillion.

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

Insider Ownership: 16.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 34.7% p.a.

Hyosung Heavy Industries, with significant insider ownership, trades at 60.7% below its estimated fair value. Despite high share price volatility, earnings grew by 117.9% last year and are forecast to rise significantly by 34.66% annually over the next three years, outpacing the KR market's 28.7%. Revenue is expected to grow at 10.7% per year, slightly above the market average of 10.3%, while analysts predict a stock price increase of 48.7%.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Hyosung Heavy Industries stock in this growth report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Hyosung Heavy Industries' shares may be trading at a discount.

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