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HD Hyundai And 2 Other Growth Stocks With Strong Insider Confidence

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As global markets navigate a period of economic uncertainty, with major indices experiencing mixed performances and central banks adjusting monetary policies, investors are increasingly focused on growth stocks that exhibit resilience. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal strong internal confidence in the company's future prospects and alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
SKS Technologies Group (ASX:SKS)27%24.8%
Propel Holdings (TSX:PRL)36.9%37.6%
On Holding (NYSE:ONON)19.1%29.4%
Medley (TSE:4480)34%31.7%
Pharma Mar (BME:PHM)11.8%56.2%
CD Projekt (WSE:CDR)29.7%27%
EHang Holdings (NasdaqGM:EH)32.8%81.5%
Credo Technology Group Holding (NasdaqGS:CRDO)13.4%66.3%
Elliptic Laboratories (OB:ELABS)26.8%111.4%
Findi (ASX:FND)34.8%112.9%

Click here to see the full list of 1568 stocks from our Fast Growing Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

HD Hyundai (KOSE:A267250)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: HD Hyundai Co., Ltd., with a market cap of ₩5.63 trillion, operates in the oil refining sector both domestically in Korea and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Ship Service (₩2.11 billion), Essential Oil (₩47.76 billion), Electrical/Electronic (₩4.28 billion), Construction Equipment (₩11.42 billion), and Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (₩27.04 billion).

Insider Ownership: 36.7%

HD Hyundai faces challenges with a recent net loss of KRW 33.05 billion in Q3 2024, contrasting last year's profit. Despite this, its earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 62.66% annually, outpacing the Korean market's average growth rate of 12.6%. Trading well below estimated fair value and expected price targets suggest potential upside, though low profit margins and a dividend not covered by earnings present risks for investors considering insider ownership dynamics.

KOSE:A267250 Ownership Breakdown as at Dec 2024
KOSE:A267250 Ownership Breakdown as at Dec 2024

POYA International (TPEX:5904)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: POYA International Co., Ltd. operates a chain of retail stores in Taiwan and has a market cap of NT$50.99 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its General Merchandise Retail Sales Department, amounting to NT$23.26 billion.

Insider Ownership: 11.4%

POYA International's earnings are forecast to grow at 10.9% annually, outpacing the Taiwan market's 6.6%, with revenue growth expected at 10.5%. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside, supported by high return on equity projections of over 50% in three years. Recent Q3 results show increased sales and net income year-over-year, although its dividend history remains unstable, posing a risk for investors valuing insider ownership stability.

TPEX:5904 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
TPEX:5904 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Sansan (TSE:4443)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Sansan, Inc. is a company that plans, develops, and sells cloud-based solutions in Japan, with a market capitalization of ¥305.81 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Sansan/Bill One Business, generating ¥31.79 billion, followed by the Eight Business, which contributes ¥3.80 billion.

Insider Ownership: 39.3%

Sansan's earnings are projected to grow significantly at 40% annually, surpassing the JP market's 7.9%, with revenue growth expected at 16.3% per year. Despite a highly volatile share price recently, Sansan trades at a discount of 30.6% to its estimated fair value, indicating potential upside. Recent board discussions on issuance outline suggest strategic financial maneuvers ahead, although no substantial insider trading activity has been reported in the last three months.

TSE:4443 Ownership Breakdown as at Dec 2024
TSE:4443 Ownership Breakdown as at Dec 2024

Summing It All Up

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