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Atea Leads Three Exceptional Growth Companies With Significant Insider Ownership

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Amid a backdrop of shifting market dynamics, where small-cap and value shares are gaining favor over their growth-oriented counterparts, investors might find it prudent to consider the stability and potential of companies with high insider ownership. Such firms often exhibit alignment between management's interests and shareholder returns, a particularly reassuring trait during periods of economic uncertainty and market volatility.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Archean Chemical Industries (NSEI:ACI)22.9%28.9%
Medley (TSE:4480)34%28.7%
Gaming Innovation Group (OB:GIG)26.7%37.4%
Arctech Solar Holding (SHSE:688408)38.7%25.4%
Fine M-TecLTD (KOSDAQ:A441270)17.2%36.4%
Credo Technology Group Holding (NasdaqGS:CRDO)14.5%60.9%
Adocia (ENXTPA:ADOC)11.9%63%
Vow (OB:VOW)31.7%97.7%
UTI (KOSDAQ:A179900)33.1%122.7%
EHang Holdings (NasdaqGM:EH)32.8%74.3%

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Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Atea (OB:ATEA)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Atea ASA specializes in providing IT infrastructure and related solutions to businesses and public-sector organizations across the Nordic countries and Baltic regions, with a market capitalization of NOK 15.77 billion.

Operations: Atea's revenue is generated through IT infrastructure solutions in Norway (NOK 8.39 billion), Sweden (NOK 12.15 billion), Denmark (NOK 7.30 billion), Finland (NOK 3.64 billion), and the Baltics (NOK 1.74 billion).

Insider Ownership: 28.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 22% p.a.

Atea, a growth company with high insider ownership, is trading at 39.3% below its estimated fair value, presenting a potential opportunity for value investors. While Atea's revenue growth of 8.1% per year is modest compared to some high-growth benchmarks, it still outpaces the Norwegian market's 2% growth rate. However, its dividend sustainability is questionable as it isn't well covered by earnings or free cash flows. Recent financial reports show a decline in sales and net income compared to the previous year, indicating some operational challenges despite a robust forecasted annual profit growth of 22%.

OB:ATEA Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
OB:ATEA Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Ataa Educational (SASE:4292)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Ataa Educational Company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focusing on establishing national and international schools for kindergarten through secondary education for both boys and girls, with a market capitalization of SAR 2.82 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through education, with SAR 637.69 million, training services at SAR 32.76 million, and recruitment activities contributing SAR 15.45 million.

Insider Ownership: 18.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 21.3% p.a.

Ataa Educational, a company with significant insider ownership, reported a solid earnings growth of 25.7% last year. Despite its P/E ratio being slightly below the industry average at 39.3x, it's expected to see substantial profit growth annually over the next three years. Recently, Ataa expanded its strategic presence by partnering with Buckswood Education Global to establish a British school in Riyadh, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals. However, challenges include covering interest payments adequately and a modest forecasted revenue growth rate of 6.1% per year.

SASE:4292 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
SASE:4292 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

B-SOFTLtd (SZSE:300451)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: B-SOFT Co., Ltd. operates in the medical and health industry in China, with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥5.53 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from the medical and health sectors in China.

Insider Ownership: 16.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 50.3% p.a.

B-SOFTLtd, despite recent removals from major indices, maintains a robust growth trajectory with revenue and earnings increasing to CNY 375.49 million and CNY 12.36 million respectively in Q1 2024. The company's earnings are projected to expand by a significant margin annually, outpacing the Chinese market average. However, its Return on Equity is expected to remain low at 6.5% in three years, indicating potential challenges in generating shareholder value relative to capital employed.

SZSE:300451 Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
SZSE:300451 Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

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