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S&S Tech Among 3 Growth Stocks With Strong Insider Confidence

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As global markets navigate a holiday-shortened week, major indices have shown moderate gains, led by large-cap growth stocks in the U.S., despite a decline in consumer confidence and mixed economic indicators. In this landscape of cautious optimism, insider ownership can serve as a strong indicator of confidence in a company's potential for growth, making it an important factor to consider when evaluating investment opportunities.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Duc Giang Chemicals Group (HOSE:DGC)31.4%23.8%
Seojin SystemLtd (KOSDAQ:A178320)30.9%39.9%
Archean Chemical Industries (NSEI:ACI)22.9%41.3%
SKS Technologies Group (ASX:SKS)29.7%24.8%
Kirloskar Pneumatic (BSE:505283)30.3%26.3%
Laopu Gold (SEHK:6181)36.4%34.2%
Plenti Group (ASX:PLT)12.8%120.1%
Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR)16.2%84.5%
Fulin Precision (SZSE:300432)13.6%66.7%
Findi (ASX:FND)34.8%112.9%

Click here to see the full list of 1505 stocks from our Fast Growing Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

S&S Tech (KOSDAQ:A101490)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: S&S Tech Corporation manufactures and sells blank masks globally, with a market cap of ₩536.15 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from S&S Lab Co., Ltd. (₩1.56 billion), S&S Tech Co., Ltd. (₩158.48 billion), and S&S Investment Co., Ltd. (₩10.65 billion).

Insider Ownership: 23.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 45% p.a.

S&S Tech demonstrates strong growth potential with earnings forecasted to grow significantly, outpacing the KR market at 45% annually. Recent earnings reports show net income improvements, with third-quarter net income rising to KRW 8.21 billion from KRW 6.29 billion year-on-year. Despite high insider ownership, there has been no substantial insider trading activity recently. The company completed a share buyback of KRW 2.12 billion, indicating confidence in its future prospects amidst robust revenue growth expectations of 35.1% annually.

KOSDAQ:A101490 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025
KOSDAQ:A101490 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

Solum (KOSE:A248070)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Solum Co., Ltd. is a company that manufactures and markets power modules, digital tuners, and electronic shelf labels to customers both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩934.97 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: the ICT Business, which generates ₩432.21 million, and the Electronic Components Division, contributing ₩1.14 billion.

Insider Ownership: 16.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 50% p.a.

Solum's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 50% annually, outpacing the KR market. Despite a recent dip in profit margins from 5.8% to 2.8%, the company is trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value and has completed a share buyback worth KRW 3.36 billion, signaling confidence in its future prospects. However, Solum faces challenges with high debt levels and slower revenue growth compared to earnings projections.

KOSE:A248070 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025
KOSE:A248070 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

R&G PharmaStudies (SZSE:301333)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: R&G PharmaStudies Co., Ltd. offers clinical research outsourcing services to pharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as scientific research institutions in China, with a market cap of CN¥4.83 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Research and Experimental Development segment, totaling CN¥758.63 million.

Insider Ownership: 12.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 27% p.a.

R&G PharmaStudies is experiencing significant earnings growth, forecasted at 27% annually, surpassing the CN market's 25.2%. Despite this, revenue growth at 18.1% per year lags behind the desired 20%, although it still exceeds the broader market's rate. Recent changes in company bylaws and a completed share buyback of CNY 56.06 million suggest strategic adjustments and confidence in future performance despite recent volatility and lower net income compared to last year.

SZSE:301333 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025
SZSE:301333 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2025

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