German Growth Companies With Insider Ownership For October 2024

Simply Wall St · 10/17 03:04

As the German economy faces a forecasted contraction in 2024, the DAX index has managed to gain 1.32%, reflecting resilience amid broader economic challenges. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership are particularly noteworthy, as they often signal confidence from those closest to the business and may offer potential stability in uncertain times.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Germany

Name Insider Ownership Earnings Growth
Stemmer Imaging (XTRA:S9I) 25.1% 23.2%
Multitude (XTRA:E4I) 31% 20.7%
Exasol (XTRA:EXL) 25.3% 117.1%
Deutsche Beteiligungs (XTRA:DBAN) 39.6% 54.1%
adidas (XTRA:ADS) 16.6% 40.5%
pferdewetten.de (XTRA:EMH) 20.6% 97.9%
Alelion Energy Systems (DB:2FZ) 37.4% 106.6%
R. STAHL (XTRA:RSL2) 37.9% 59.3%
Friedrich Vorwerk Group (XTRA:VH2) 18.8% 24.6%
Redcare Pharmacy (XTRA:RDC) 17.4% 54.3%

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

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

Verve Group (XTRA:M8G)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Verve Group SE operates a software platform facilitating the automated buying and selling of digital advertising space in North America and Europe, with a market cap of €597.28 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from its Supply Side Platforms (SSP) at €341.35 million and Demand Side Platforms (DSP) at €57.59 million.

Insider Ownership: 25.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 20.1% p.a.

Verve Group, a German company with substantial insider ownership, is experiencing significant earnings growth, forecasted at over 20% annually for the next three years. Despite recent volatility in its share price and past shareholder dilution, it trades at a good value compared to peers. The company recently raised its revenue guidance to €400 million - €420 million for 2024 and reported strong Q2 results with net income of €6.26 million, up from €1.74 million last year.

XTRA:M8G Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
XTRA:M8G Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Redcare Pharmacy (XTRA:RDC)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Redcare Pharmacy NV operates an online pharmacy business across the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and France with a market cap of €2.96 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its DACH segment, totaling €1.74 billion, and an International segment amounting to €391 million.

Insider Ownership: 17.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 54.3% p.a.

Redcare Pharmacy, with significant insider ownership, recently raised its 2024 sales guidance to €2.35 billion - €2.5 billion, reflecting optimism despite a net loss of €12.07 million for the first half of 2024. The company is trading significantly below estimated fair value and is expected to achieve profitability within three years, with earnings projected to grow at over 50% annually. However, insider activity shows more selling than buying in recent months.

XTRA:RDC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
XTRA:RDC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Zalando (XTRA:ZAL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Zalando SE operates an online platform for fashion and lifestyle products, with a market capitalization of approximately €7.81 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its online platform for fashion and lifestyle products, with segment adjustments amounting to €10.49 billion.

Insider Ownership: 10.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 24.4% p.a.

Zalando, with substantial insider ownership, reported a strong increase in earnings for the second quarter of 2024, with net income rising to €95.7 million from €56.6 million a year ago. The company's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 24.4% annually over the next three years, outpacing the German market's growth rate. Despite this positive outlook, its Return on Equity is expected to remain low at 12.8%, and there has been no significant insider trading activity recently.

XTRA:ZAL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
XTRA:ZAL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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