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KRX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In October 2024

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Over the last 7 days, the South Korean market has remained flat, yet it has shown a robust performance with a 6.3% increase over the past year and earnings forecasted to grow by 30% annually. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong internal confidence and alignment with 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.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

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 generates revenue primarily from its biotechnology segment, amounting to ₩90.79 million.

Insider Ownership: 26.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 99.5% p.a.

ALTEOGEN is poised for significant growth, with earnings forecasted to increase by 99.46% annually and revenue expected to grow at 64.2% per year, outpacing the South Korean market. The company trades at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value and anticipates high future returns on equity. Despite past shareholder dilution, it faces no recent insider selling concerns. Recent MFDS approval of Tergase® enhances its commercial prospects, leveraging Alteogen's proprietary technology for broader applications in pharmaceuticals.

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 trillion.

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

Insider Ownership: 19.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 155.2% p.a.

Enchem is expected to experience robust growth, with revenue anticipated to increase by 63% annually, surpassing the South Korean market average. Earnings are projected to grow by 155.2% per year, with profitability expected within three years. Despite past shareholder dilution and high share price volatility over the last three months, Enchem's growth prospects remain strong due to its significant insider ownership and absence of substantial recent insider selling or buying activity.

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 generating ₩1.28 trillion, Platform contributing ₩361.12 billion, and Solution providing ₩1.24 trillion.

Insider Ownership: 32.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 42.2% p.a.

HYBE's earnings are projected to grow significantly at 42.2% annually, outpacing the South Korean market average of 30.1%. Despite a one-off item impacting recent results, its stock is trading at 24.1% below estimated fair value, with analysts expecting a potential price rise of 43.4%. The company recently completed a share buyback worth ₩26 billion for price stabilization, reflecting confidence amidst slower revenue growth forecasts of 14% annually compared to past performance.

KOSE:A352820 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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