3 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On German Exchange Expecting Up To 93% Growth

Simply Wall St · 08/30 11:33

The European stock markets have shown optimism recently, with Germany's DAX index gaining 1.70% amid hopes for interest rate cuts by the ECB. Despite a weakening German economy and slow recovery, certain growth companies with high insider ownership are positioned to potentially benefit from these market conditions. In this context, stocks with strong insider ownership often signal confidence from those closest to the company's operations and can be particularly compelling when combined with growth potential. Here are three such companies on the German exchange expecting up to 93% growth.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Germany

Name Insider Ownership Earnings Growth
pferdewetten.de (XTRA:EMH) 26.8% 70.6%
Stemmer Imaging (XTRA:S9I) 25% 23.2%
Deutsche Beteiligungs (XTRA:DBAN) 39.5% 63.5%
Exasol (XTRA:EXL) 25.3% 117.1%
NAGA Group (XTRA:N4G) 14.1% 78.3%
Alelion Energy Systems (DB:2FZ) 37.4% 106.6%
Stratec (XTRA:SBS) 30.9% 20.1%
Beyond Frames Entertainment (DB:8WP) 10.8% 112.2%
Friedrich Vorwerk Group (XTRA:VH2) 18% 24.5%
Redcare Pharmacy (XTRA:RDC) 17.7% 50.1%

Click here to see the full list of 22 stocks from our Fast Growing German Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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Brockhaus Technologies (XTRA:BKHT)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Brockhaus Technologies AG is a private equity firm with a market cap of €298.80 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are primarily composed of €37.03 million from Security Technologies and €174.59 million from Financial Technologies.

Insider Ownership: 26.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 93% p.a.

Brockhaus Technologies is forecast to become profitable within the next 3 years, exceeding average market growth. Despite lower revenue growth projections (16.8% annually) compared to some high-growth peers, it outpaces the broader German market (5.2%). Trading significantly below its estimated fair value, Brockhaus reported H1 2024 sales of €109.43 million and a net loss of €6.65 million, with confirmed revenue guidance for 2024 and 2025 between €220-240 million and €290-320 million respectively.

XTRA:BKHT Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
XTRA:BKHT Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

Hypoport (XTRA:HYQ)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hypoport SE develops and markets technology platforms for the financial services, property, and insurance industries in Germany, with a market cap of €1.75 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include €157.97 million from the Credit Platform, €66.89 million from the Insurance Platform, and €175.87 million from Segment Adjustment.

Insider Ownership: 35%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 35% p.a.

Hypoport SE, with substantial insider ownership, has shown strong growth potential. The company reported Q2 2024 sales of €110.62 million, up from €85.29 million a year ago, and net income of €2.4 million compared to a loss previously. Analysts forecast earnings to grow 35% annually over the next three years, outpacing the German market's 19.8%. However, it's worth noting that Hypoport's Return on Equity is expected to remain low at 10.3%.

XTRA:HYQ Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
XTRA:HYQ Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

Friedrich Vorwerk Group (XTRA:VH2)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Friedrich Vorwerk Group SE offers solutions for the transformation and transportation of energy in Germany and Europe, with a market cap of €455 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include €95.30 million from Electricity, €160.89 million from Natural Gas, €28.38 million from Clean Hydrogen, and €117.28 million from Adjacent Opportunities.

Insider Ownership: 18%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 24.5% p.a.

Friedrich Vorwerk Group SE, characterized by high insider ownership, has demonstrated significant growth. The company reported Q2 2024 sales of €117.41 million and net income of €7.96 million, both up substantially from the previous year. Analysts forecast annual earnings growth of 24.5%, outpacing the German market's 19.8%. Despite this strong performance, revenue is expected to grow at a slower rate of 9.2% annually and Return on Equity is projected to be low at 11.9%.

XTRA:VH2 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
XTRA:VH2 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

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