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May 2024 Insight Into High Insider Ownership Growth Stocks On KRX

KOSDAQ:A083450
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Over the past week, South Korea's market has experienced a 1.4% decline, though it has gained 4.3% over the last year with earnings projected to grow by 28% annually. In this context, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly compelling, as they often reflect a management team deeply invested in the company's success and growth potential.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In South Korea

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Modetour Network (KOSDAQ:A080160)12.4%45.6%
ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170)26.6%73.1%
Park Systems (KOSDAQ:A140860)33.1%35.8%
UTI (KOSDAQ:A179900)34.2%122.7%
INTEKPLUS (KOSDAQ:A064290)16.3%74.2%
Devsisters (KOSDAQ:A194480)27.2%73.5%
Seojin SystemLtd (KOSDAQ:A178320)26.4%48.1%
HANA Micron (KOSDAQ:A067310)19.8%67.2%
Enchem (KOSDAQ:A348370)21.3%105.6%
Techwing (KOSDAQ:A089030)18.7%102.5%

Click here to see the full list of 83 stocks from our Fast Growing KRX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Global Standard Technology (KOSDAQ:A083450)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Global Standard Technology, Limited operates in the environmental and energy sectors both in South Korea and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩415.03 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from its operations in the environmental and energy sectors across both domestic and international markets.

Insider Ownership: 23.5%

Global Standard Technology is trading 24% below its estimated fair value, making it an attractive pick in the South Korean market. Despite a volatile share price recently, the company's earnings are expected to grow by 29.7% annually, outpacing the broader market's growth. However, it has shown an unstable dividend track record and slower revenue growth at 17.5% per year compared to other high-growth benchmarks. No insider trading activity was reported in the past three months.

KOSDAQ:A083450 Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024
KOSDAQ:A083450 Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

VINA TECHLtd (KOSDAQ:A126340)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: VINA TECH Co., Ltd., operating both domestically and internationally, specializes in the production and sale of energy storage devices under the Hy-Cap brand, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩352.10 billion.

Operations: The company generates ₩54.96 billion in revenue from the manufacturing and sales of energy storage devices under the Hy-Cap brand.

Insider Ownership: 31.5%

VINA TECH Ltd, a South Korean growth company with high insider ownership, is poised for substantial expansion. Despite a dip in profit margins from 16.5% to 3.6%, influenced by large one-off items, its earnings are expected to surge by 66.6% annually over the next three years, significantly outpacing the local market's forecast of 28.3%. Revenue growth projections are equally robust at 46.6% annually, dwarfing the market expectation of 10.2%. However, financial strain is evident as interest payments are poorly covered by earnings.

KOSDAQ:A126340 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024
KOSDAQ:A126340 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

Shinsung E&GLtd (KOSE:A011930)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Shinsung E&G Ltd., operating both domestically and internationally, specializes in the manufacturing of solar modules and solar systems, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩472.27 billion.

Operations: The company specializes in the production and distribution of solar modules and systems across various global markets.

Insider Ownership: 19.2%

Shinsung E&G Ltd, a South Korean company with high insider ownership, is navigating a challenging landscape. While its earnings are projected to grow at 82.2% annually, outstripping the market's 28.3%, revenue growth is modest at 16.2% per year compared to the market's 10.2%. However, profit margins have declined sharply to 0.7% from last year’s 8.2%, and the company faces issues with large one-off items affecting its financial results, alongside a highly volatile share price recently.

KOSE:A011930 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024
KOSE:A011930 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

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