European Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership May 2025

As European markets experience a boost, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rising 3.44% amid easing tariff concerns, investors are increasingly focused on growth opportunities within the region. In this context, companies with high insider ownership often attract attention due to their potential for strong alignment between management and shareholder interests, making them appealing candidates in a market poised for economic acceleration.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Europe

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Pharma Mar (BME:PHM)	11.8%	43.1%
KebNi (OM:KEBNI B)	38.3%	66.1%
Vow (OB:VOW)	13.1%	76.9%
Elicera Therapeutics (OM:ELIC)	23.8%	97.2%
Bergen Carbon Solutions (OB:BCS)	12%	50.8%
CD Projekt (WSE:CDR)	29.7%	37.4%
Lokotech Group (OB:LOKO)	13.6%	58.1%
Ortoma (OM:ORT B)	27.7%	68.6%
Nordic Halibut (OB:NOHAL)	29.7%	60.7%
Elliptic Laboratories (OB:ELABS)	22.6%	88.2%

Click here to see the full list of 207 stocks from our Fast Growing European Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Fortnox (OM:FNOX)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Fortnox AB (publ) offers innovative technical products, packages, services, and integrations for financial and administrative applications targeting small and medium-sized businesses, accounting firms, and organizations in Sweden with a market cap of SEK52.86 billion.

Operations: Fortnox generates revenue by providing advanced technical solutions, including products, packages, services, and integrations for financial and administrative applications to small and medium-sized enterprises, accounting firms, and organizations in Sweden.

Insider Ownership: 39.8%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 20.1% p.a.

Fortnox has demonstrated consistent earnings growth, with a 25.8% increase last year and a forecasted annual growth of 20.1%, surpassing the Swedish market average. Despite high share price volatility, insider buying has occurred recently, albeit in small volumes. A significant development is the proposed acquisition by First Kraft and EQT AB for SEK 44.5 billion, offering a substantial premium over recent share prices, which could impact future ownership dynamics and strategic direction.

• Dive into the specifics of Fortnox here with our thorough growth forecast report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Fortnox may be overvalued.

Arbonia (SWX:ARBN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Arbonia AG supplies interior doors made from wood and glass in Switzerland and internationally, with a market cap of CHF412.54 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Doors (Including Sanitary Equipment) generating CHF553.77 million and Corporate Services contributing CHF2.54 million.

Insider Ownership: 28.7%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 67.7% p.a.

Arbonia's earnings are expected to grow significantly at 67.7% annually, outpacing the Swiss market. However, its Return on Equity is forecasted to be low at 2.3%. The company's revenue growth of 7.7% per year also exceeds the market average but remains below high-growth thresholds. Recent announcements include a special dividend and board restructuring, indicating strategic shifts following the sale of its Climate Division, impacting shareholder distributions and company focus.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Arbonia's earnings growth report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Arbonia may be undervalued.

Stratec (XTRA:SBS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Stratec SE, with a market cap of €291.13 million, designs and manufactures automation and instrumentation solutions for in-vitro diagnostics and life sciences in Germany, the European Union, and internationally.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Automation Solutions for Highly Regulated Laboratory segment, which generates €250.54 million.

Insider Ownership: 30.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 26.5% p.a.

Stratec's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 26.5% annually, surpassing the German market average, although revenue growth is modest at 6% per year. The company trades substantially below its estimated fair value but faces challenges with an unstable dividend track record and high debt levels. Recent guidance suggests stable or slightly declining sales for 2024 on a constant-currency basis, indicating cautious growth expectations amidst financial constraints.

• Take a closer look at Stratec's potential here in our earnings growth report.
• The analysis detailed in our Stratec valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Key Takeaways

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