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3 KRX Growth Companies With Insider Ownership Up To 29%

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Over the last 7 days, the South Korean market has risen 1.9%, and over the past 12 months, it is up by 5.0%. With earnings expected to grow by 29% per annum over the next few years, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be a key strategy for investors looking to capitalize on this upward trend.

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%78.5%
Seojin SystemLtd (KOSDAQ:A178320)30.8%62.1%
Oscotec (KOSDAQ:A039200)26.3%114.7%
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 90 stocks from our Fast Growing KRX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Genomictree (KOSDAQ:A228760)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Genomictree Inc., with a market cap of ₩399.06 billion, is a biomarker-based molecular diagnostics company that develops and commercializes products for detecting cancer and various infectious diseases.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include ₩1.86 billion from the Cancer Molecular Diagnosis Business and ₩681.43 million from Genomic Analysis and Other Business.

Insider Ownership: 16.2%

Genomictree, trading at 59.5% below its estimated fair value, exhibits significant growth potential with an expected annual revenue increase of 81%, outpacing the South Korean market's 10.5%. Despite anticipated profitability within three years and a forecasted earnings growth of 98.46% per year, the company has experienced shareholder dilution over the past year and maintains a highly volatile share price. Currently, there is no substantial insider trading information available for the past three months.

KOSDAQ:A228760 Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
KOSDAQ:A228760 Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

Shinsung E&GLtd (KOSE:A011930)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Shinsung E&G Co., Ltd. operates in the solar energy sector, offering solar modules and systems both in Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩363.57 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include the Renewable Energy Business Division generating ₩53.41 billion and the Clean Environment Business Division contributing ₩533.30 billion.

Insider Ownership: 19.2%

Shinsung E&G Ltd. shows promising growth potential with earnings forecasted to grow 84.4% per year, significantly outpacing the South Korean market's 28.5%. Revenue is expected to increase by 14.6% annually, faster than the market average of 10.5%. However, its return on equity is projected to be low at 14.2%, and profit margins have decreased from last year's 8.2% to 0.7%. The stock trades at a substantial discount of 41.3% below its estimated fair value, though interest payments are not well covered by earnings.

KOSE:A011930 Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
KOSE:A011930 Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

Lotte Tour Development (KOSE:A032350)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Lotte Tour Development Co., Ltd., with a market cap of ₩674.34 billion, operates in South Korea providing travel and tourism services through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Lotte Tour Development's revenue segments include the Internet Media Sector (₩2.12 million), Dream Tower Integrated Resort Division (₩302.75 billion), and Travel Related Service Sector excluding Internet Journalism (₩67.80 billion).

Insider Ownership: 29.4%

Lotte Tour Development's revenue is forecast to grow 16.5% per year, outpacing the South Korean market's 10.5%. Earnings are projected to increase by 96.43% annually, and the company is expected to become profitable within three years. However, its return on equity is anticipated to be low at 9%, and shareholders have experienced dilution over the past year. The stock trades at a significant discount of 37.7% below its estimated fair value.

KOSE:A032350 Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
KOSE:A032350 Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

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