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Top KRX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership August 2024

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The South Korean market has climbed 4.1% in the last 7 days and is up 5.1% over the last 12 months, with earnings forecast to grow by 28% annually. In this favorable environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly attractive as they often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the business.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In South Korea

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
People & Technology (KOSDAQ:A137400)16.5%35.6%
ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)26.6%72.9%
Bioneer (KOSDAQ:A064550)17.5%89.7%
Global Tax Free (KOSDAQ:A204620)21.4%90.6%
Seojin SystemLtd (KOSDAQ:A178320)29.6%58.7%
Park Systems (KOSDAQ:A140860)33%37.5%
Vuno (KOSDAQ:A338220)19.5%110.9%
HANA Micron (KOSDAQ:A067310)20.2%97.4%
UTI (KOSDAQ:A179900)33.1%122.7%
Techwing (KOSDAQ:A089030)18.7%77.8%

Click here to see the full list of 88 stocks from our Fast Growing KRX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

EO Technics (KOSDAQ:A039030)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: EO Technics Co., Ltd. manufactures and supplies laser processing equipment worldwide, with a market cap of ₩2.10 trillion.

Operations: The Semiconductor Machine Division generates revenue of ₩305.34 billion for EO Technics Co., Ltd.

Insider Ownership: 30.7%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 25.2% p.a.

EO Technics, a South Korean company with significant insider ownership, is forecasted to experience substantial growth. Analysts predict earnings will grow 48.08% annually over the next three years, with revenue increasing by 25.2% per year—outpacing the market average of 10.7%. Despite trading at 6.2% below its fair value and expectations for a price rise of 48.5%, the stock has been highly volatile recently and profit margins have declined from last year’s figures.

KOSDAQ:A039030 Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
KOSDAQ:A039030 Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

Seegene (KOSDAQ:A096530)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Seegene, Inc. manufactures and sells molecular diagnostics products worldwide, with a market cap of ₩1.59 trillion.

Operations: The company generates revenue of ₩367.27 billion from its diagnostic kits and equipment segment.

Insider Ownership: 35.7%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 13.9% p.a.

Seegene, with high insider ownership, is forecasted to become profitable within three years and achieve earnings growth of 62.61% annually. Revenue is expected to grow at 13.9% per year, faster than the South Korean market average of 10.7%. However, its Return on Equity is projected to be low at 4%, and the dividend yield of 2.32% isn't well covered by earnings. Recently, Seegene extended its buyback plan duration until July 14, 2025.

KOSDAQ:A096530 Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
KOSDAQ:A096530 Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 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 ₩4.26 billion.

Operations: Electronic components and parts generated ₩357.37 billion in revenue for Enchem Co., Ltd.

Insider Ownership: 19.4%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 56.5% p.a.

Enchem, with significant insider ownership, is forecast to become profitable within three years and achieve earnings growth of 144.8% annually. Its revenue is expected to grow at 56.5% per year, significantly outpacing the South Korean market average of 10.7%. However, the share price has been highly volatile over the past three months and shareholders have experienced dilution in the past year.

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

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