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Top 3 KRX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

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In the last week, the South Korean market has stayed flat while the Materials sector gained 4.5%. With earnings forecasted to grow by 30% annually and a flat market over the past year, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can offer unique investment opportunities.

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)30.5%52.1%
Bioneer (KOSDAQ:A064550)15.8%97.6%
Oscotec (KOSDAQ:A039200)26.1%122%
Vuno (KOSDAQ:A338220)19.5%110.9%
HANA Micron (KOSDAQ:A067310)18.3%100.3%
Park Systems (KOSDAQ:A140860)33%35.6%
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 87 stocks from our Fast Growing KRX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

JYP Entertainment (KOSDAQ:A035900)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: JYP Entertainment Corporation operates as an entertainment company in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of approximately ₩1.67 trillion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Entertainment (₩456.35 billion), Music Publishing (₩12.07 billion), and Distribution and Sales (₩60.51 billion).

Insider Ownership: 17%

JYP Entertainment, a growth company with high insider ownership in South Korea, has its revenue forecasted to grow at 11.4% per year, which is faster than the market average of 10.5%. However, earnings are expected to grow at 21.9% per year, slower than the Korean market's average of 29.7%. The stock trades at a significant discount (55.9%) below its estimated fair value and analysts predict a potential price increase of 40.4%.

KOSDAQ:A035900 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
KOSDAQ:A035900 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

JUSUNG ENGINEERINGLtd (KOSDAQ:A036930)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: JUSUNG ENGINEERING Co.,Ltd. manufactures and sells semiconductor, display, solar, and lighting equipment in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩1.27 trillion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include semiconductor equipment and services, generating ₩338.28 billion.

Insider Ownership: 36.9%

JUSUNG ENGINEERING Ltd. is trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Despite earnings forecasted to grow at 21.05% per year, which is slower than the Korean market's average of 29.7%, the company's revenue growth rate of 21.7% per year outpaces the market average of 10.5%. Although no significant insider trading activity has been reported in the last three months, past year earnings grew by a notable 43.5%.

KOSDAQ:A036930 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
KOSDAQ:A036930 Earnings and Revenue Growth 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 ₩7.03 trillion.

Operations: HYBE generates revenue from three main segments: Label (₩1.28 trillion), Platform (₩361.12 billion), and Solution (₩1.24 trillion).

Insider Ownership: 32.5%

HYBE's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 42.23% annually, outpacing the Korean market average. Despite a lower revenue growth rate of 14%, it still exceeds the market's 10.5%. The stock trades at a 27.8% discount to its estimated fair value, and analysts predict a 51.9% price increase. Recent buybacks totaling KRW 26,092.38 million indicate confidence in future performance despite recent earnings declines due to large one-off items impacting results.

KOSE:A352820 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
KOSE:A352820 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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