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Hankuk Carbon And 2 Other Growth Companies Insiders Are Investing In

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As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by rate cuts from central banks and mixed performances across major indices, growth stocks continue to capture investor interest with the Nasdaq Composite reaching new heights. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership often stand out as they suggest confidence from those closest to the business.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
SKS Technologies Group (ASX:SKS)27%24.8%
Propel Holdings (TSX:PRL)36.9%37.6%
On Holding (NYSE:ONON)19.1%29.4%
Medley (TSE:4480)34%31.7%
Pharma Mar (BME:PHM)11.8%56.2%
CD Projekt (WSE:CDR)29.7%27%
EHang Holdings (NasdaqGM:EH)32.8%81.5%
Credo Technology Group Holding (NasdaqGS:CRDO)13.4%65.9%
Elliptic Laboratories (OB:ELABS)26.8%111.4%
Findi (ASX:FND)34.8%112.9%

Click here to see the full list of 1539 stocks from our Fast Growing Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Hankuk Carbon (KOSE:A017960)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that produces and sells carbon fiber, synthetic resins, and glass paper products with a market cap of ₩510.88 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Industrial Materials Division, contributing ₩703.72 billion, followed by the General Business Division at ₩45.23 billion.

Insider Ownership: 36.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 66.9% p.a.

Hankuk Carbon showcases potential as a growth company with high insider ownership, driven by expected annual earnings growth of 66.9%, outpacing the KR market's 12.3%. Despite trading below fair value and analyst price targets, recent earnings announcements reveal improved financial performance, with net income rising to KRW 12.27 billion for Q3 compared to a loss last year. However, profit margins have declined from 2.6% to 0.5%, and return on equity is forecasted at a modest 12%.

KOSE:A017960 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
KOSE:A017960 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Hs Hyosung Advanced Materials (KOSE:A298050)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hs Hyosung Advanced Materials is a company that manufactures and sells industrial, polyester, nylon, and carpet yarns both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of approximately ₩835.52 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments consist of the Textile Sector, generating ₩363.59 million, and the Industrial Materials Sector, contributing ₩3.27 billion.

Insider Ownership: 23.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 61.9% p.a.

Hs Hyosung Advanced Materials is projected to achieve significant annual earnings growth of 61.9%, surpassing the KR market's 12.3% forecast. Despite trading well below its estimated fair value, recent results show a net loss for Q3, with declining profit margins from 1.5% to 0.7%. The company faces challenges in covering interest payments with earnings, and its return on equity is expected to remain low at 15.1% in three years.

KOSE:A298050 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
KOSE:A298050 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Hubei Huitian New Materials (SZSE:300041)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hubei Huitian New Materials Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of adhesives and new materials both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥4.80 billion.

Operations: Hubei Huitian New Materials Co., Ltd. generates its revenue through the production and sale of adhesives and new materials across domestic and international markets.

Insider Ownership: 21.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 33% p.a.

Hubei Huitian New Materials is forecast to achieve significant annual earnings growth of 33%, outpacing the CN market's 25.8% estimate, though profit margins have declined from 8.4% to 4.3%. The company trades at a large discount to its estimated fair value, but recent results show decreased sales and net income compared to last year. Revenue is expected to grow at a slower pace of 16.8% annually, below the desired high-growth threshold.

SZSE:300041 Ownership Breakdown as at Dec 2024
SZSE:300041 Ownership Breakdown as at Dec 2024

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