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ALTEOGEN And 2 Other KRX Growth Stocks With Strong Insider Confidence

KOSDAQ:A196170
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In the last week, the South Korean market has remained flat, yet it is up 6.4% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 31% annually. In such a promising environment, stocks that exhibit high insider ownership often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the company, making them potential candidates for growth-focused investors seeking alignment between management and shareholder interests.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In South Korea

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
People & Technology (KOSDAQ:A137400)16.4%35.6%
Seojin SystemLtd (KOSDAQ:A178320)30.8%49.1%
Bioneer (KOSDAQ:A064550)15.8%97.6%
Oscotec (KOSDAQ:A039200)26.1%122%
ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)26.6%99.5%
Vuno (KOSDAQ:A338220)19.5%110.9%
HANA Micron (KOSDAQ:A067310)18.3%100.3%
UTI (KOSDAQ:A179900)33.1%134.6%
Techwing (KOSDAQ:A089030)18.7%83.6%
INTEKPLUS (KOSDAQ:A064290)16.3%96.7%

Click here to see the full list of 85 stocks from our Fast Growing KRX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: ALTEOGEN Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of long-acting biobetters, proprietary antibody-drug conjugates, and antibody biosimilars, with a market cap of ₩19.60 trillion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its biotechnology segment, totaling ₩90.79 billion.

Insider Ownership: 26.6%

ALTEOGEN's revenue is forecast to grow significantly at 64.2% annually, surpassing the South Korean market's 10.5% growth rate. Despite past shareholder dilution, the stock trades at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value. Earnings are projected to rise sharply by 99.46% per year, with profitability expected within three years and a very high return on equity anticipated in that timeframe, indicating strong growth potential despite limited recent insider trading activity.

KOSDAQ:A196170 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
KOSDAQ:A196170 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 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 ₩4.24 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Electronic Components & Parts segment, amounting to ₩348.75 million.

Insider Ownership: 19.4%

Enchem's revenue is forecasted to grow significantly at 63% annually, outpacing the South Korean market's 10.5% growth rate. Earnings are projected to increase sharply by 155.2% per year, with profitability expected within three years, indicating strong growth potential despite past shareholder dilution and high share price volatility. The absence of recent insider trading activity suggests a stable insider ownership structure amidst these growth prospects.

KOSDAQ:A348370 Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
KOSDAQ:A348370 Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

HYBE (KOSE:A352820)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: HYBE Co., Ltd. operates in music production, publishing, and artist development and management, with a market cap of ₩7.45 trillion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Label at ₩1.28 trillion, Platform at ₩361.12 billion, and Solution at ₩1.24 trillion.

Insider Ownership: 32.5%

HYBE is experiencing significant earnings growth, forecasted at 42.2% annually, surpassing the South Korean market average of 30.6%. Despite recent challenges in net income and earnings per share, the company remains undervalued by 23.9% against fair value estimates. Its share repurchase program aims to stabilize stock prices, reflecting confidence in future performance despite low insider trading activity over the past three months and a projected modest return on equity of 9.8%.

KOSE:A352820 Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
KOSE:A352820 Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

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