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3 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On KRX Featuring 62% Revenue Growth

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The South Korea stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, plunging more than 100 points or 3.9 percent along the way. The KOSPI now rests just above the 2,580-point plateau although it may see mild support on Thursday. In such a volatile environment, companies with high insider ownership and strong revenue growth can offer a measure of stability and potential for long-term gains. Here are three growth companies listed on the KRX that feature high insider ownership and have demonstrated impressive revenue growth of 62%.

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)30.6%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%

Click here to see the full list of 86 stocks from our Fast Growing KRX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Bioneer (KOSDAQ:A064550)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Bioneer Corporation is a biotechnology company with operations in South Korea and internationally, and it has a market cap of approximately ₩659.45 billion.

Operations: Bioneer Corporation generates revenue through its biotechnology operations across South Korea, the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and other international markets.

Insider Ownership: 17.5%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 23.5% p.a.

Bioneer, a growth company with high insider ownership in South Korea, is forecast to grow earnings by 97.58% per year and become profitable within three years. Despite trading at 66.7% below its estimated fair value and expected revenue growth of 23.5% annually, recent financials show a net loss of KRW 3.03 billion for Q2 2024 compared to net income last year, indicating volatility and potential risk factors for investors.

KOSDAQ:A064550 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
KOSDAQ:A064550 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Enchem (KOSDAQ:A348370)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Enchem Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells electrolytes and additives for secondary batteries and EDLC, with a market cap of ₩4.03 trillion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment includes electronic components and parts, generating ₩348.75 billion.

Insider Ownership: 19.4%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 63% p.a.

Enchem, a South Korean growth company with high insider ownership, is forecast to grow revenue by 63% annually, significantly outpacing the market's 10.7% growth rate. Earnings are expected to increase by 155.2% per year and the company is projected to become profitable within three years. However, shareholders have faced dilution in the past year and the stock has exhibited high volatility over the last three months, indicating potential risks despite its strong growth outlook.

KOSDAQ:A348370 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
KOSDAQ:A348370 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 ₩2.12 trillion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include ₩614.77 billion from cosmetics and ₩64.46 billion from apparel fashion.

Insider Ownership: 34.4%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 22.2% p.a.

APR Co., Ltd. is set to repurchase up to ₩60 billion worth of shares by December 2024, aiming to stabilize its volatile stock price and enhance shareholder value. The company trades at a significant discount (45.8%) below its estimated fair value, with earnings forecasted to grow 25.6% annually over the next three years, though slower than the broader South Korean market's growth rate. Revenue growth is expected at 22.2% per year, outpacing market averages.

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

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