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KRX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership And Up To 64% Revenue Growth

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The South Korea stock market has ticked lower in back-to-back sessions, slipping almost 10 points or 0.4 percent along the way. Despite this recent downturn, growth companies with high insider ownership continue to be a focal point for investors looking for robust revenue growth and strong alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In South Korea

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
People & Technology (KOSDAQ:A137400)16.5%35.6%
Seojin SystemLtd (KOSDAQ:A178320)30.9%52.1%
Bioneer (KOSDAQ:A064550)17.5%89.7%
Global Tax Free (KOSDAQ:A204620)21.4%78.5%
Oscotec (KOSDAQ:A039200)26.3%114.7%
Park Systems (KOSDAQ:A140860)33%37.5%
Vuno (KOSDAQ:A338220)19.5%110.9%
HANA Micron (KOSDAQ:A067310)21.3%97.4%
UTI (KOSDAQ:A179900)33.1%122.7%
Techwing (KOSDAQ:A089030)18.7%77.8%

Click here to see the full list of 90 stocks from our Fast Growing KRX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

ITM Semiconductor (KOSDAQ:A084850)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: ITM Semiconductor Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells components for secondary batteries worldwide, with a market cap of ₩400.55 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include the SET Division with ₩140.49 billion and the Parts Division with ₩475.24 billion.

Insider Ownership: 14.9%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 13% p.a.

ITM Semiconductor is trading at 41.8% below its estimated fair value, presenting a good relative value compared to peers and industry. Analysts forecast earnings to grow 59.37% per year, with revenue expected to increase by 13% annually, outpacing the South Korean market's growth rate of 10.7%. Despite low return on equity projections (11.1%), ITM Semiconductor is anticipated to become profitable within three years, driven by substantial insider ownership and recent strategic acquisitions like BJ Ventures Co., Ltd.'s additional stake purchase for KRW 15 billion in June 2024.

KOSDAQ:A084850 Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
KOSDAQ:A084850 Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: ALTEOGEN Inc. is a bio company specializing in the development of long-acting biobetters, proprietary antibody-drug conjugates, and antibody biosimilars, with a market cap of ₩16.60 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include ₩90.79 million from biotechnology.

Insider Ownership: 26.6%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 64.2% p.a.

ALTEOGEN Inc. is expected to become profitable within the next three years, with revenue forecasted to grow 64.2% annually, significantly outpacing the South Korean market's growth rate of 10.7%. Despite recent shareholder dilution and high share price volatility, it trades at 75.7% below its estimated fair value. The recent approval of Tergase® by Korea’s MFDS marks a key milestone, leveraging its proprietary Hybrozyme™ Technology for superior product purity and broader applications in medical fields.

KOSDAQ:A196170 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
KOSDAQ:A196170 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

D.I (KOSE:A003160)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: D.I Corporation manufactures and supplies semiconductor inspection equipment in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩385.60 billion.

Operations: D.I Corporation's revenue segments include Electronic Parts (₩12.90 billion), Semiconductor Equipment (₩137.77 billion), Environmental Facilities (₩6.85 billion), Audio and Video Equipment (₩14.35 billion), and Secondary Battery Equipment (₩29.55 billion).

Insider Ownership: 32%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 46.4% p.a.

D.I Corporation is expected to become profitable within three years, with revenue growth forecasted at 46.4% annually, outpacing the South Korean market's 10.7%. Despite high share price volatility, a recent private placement of KRW 20 billion in convertible bonds indicates strong investor confidence and potential for substantial future growth. The bonds are fully convertible into shares, enhancing insider ownership and aligning management interests with shareholders.

KOSE:A003160 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
KOSE:A003160 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

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