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Top 3 KRX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

The South Korea stock market has finished lower in three straight sessions, plunging more than 105 points or 4 percent along the way. The KOSPI now rests just above the 2,575-point plateau although it's due for support on Friday. In these volatile times, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be a prudent strategy as it often signals confidence from those closest to the business. Here are three such stocks listed on the KRX that stand out for their potential and insider commitment.

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%
Park Systems (KOSDAQ:A140860)33%35.7%
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%

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

Cafe24 (KOSDAQ:A042000)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Cafe24 Corp. operates a global e-commerce platform and has a market cap of approximately ₩676.99 billion.

Operations: Cafe24 Corp.'s revenue segments include Transit (₩42.97 billion), Clothing (₩21.03 billion), and Internet Business Solution (₩230.51 billion).

Insider Ownership: 23.4%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 11.1% p.a.

Cafe24, trading at 35.5% below its estimated fair value, has become profitable this year and is expected to see earnings grow significantly at 42.47% per year, outpacing the South Korean market's growth rate of 28.6%. Despite recent share price volatility and past shareholder dilution, the company’s revenue is forecast to grow faster than the market average at 11.1% per year. However, its Return on Equity is projected to remain low at 13.4% in three years.

KOSDAQ:A042000 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Advanced Nano Products (KOSDAQ:A121600)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Advanced Nano Products Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells high-tech materials, including displays, semiconductors, secondary batteries, and solar cells in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩990.40 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include high-tech materials for displays, semiconductors, secondary batteries, and solar cells.

Insider Ownership: 22.6%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 56.4% p.a.

Advanced Nano Products, trading at 67.8% below its fair value estimate, has faced declining profit margins and net income compared to last year. Despite this, the company is expected to see significant revenue growth at 56.4% per year and earnings growth at 38.7% annually over the next three years, outpacing market averages. However, shareholders have experienced dilution in the past year and share price volatility remains high with no substantial insider trading activity recently reported.

KOSDAQ:A121600 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Di Dong Il (KOSE:A001530)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Di Dong Il Corporation operates in the textile and clothing industries in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩599.72 billion.

Operations: Revenue Segments (in millions of ₩): Di Dong Il Corporation's revenue segments include textile and clothing industries in South Korea and internationally.

Insider Ownership: 12%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 10.4% p.a.

Di Dong Il Corporation's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 36.44% annually over the next three years, outpacing the South Korean market's growth rate. Recent earnings reports show a strong performance with net income for the second quarter rising to KRW 5.51 billion from KRW 2.73 billion a year ago, and sales remaining steady at around KRW 170 billion. However, profit margins have declined from last year and revenue growth is expected to be modest at 10.4% per year.

KOSE:A001530 Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024

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