3 Top Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On Euronext Paris

Simply Wall St · 10/17 06:03

As the French CAC 40 Index experiences a modest rise amid European hopes for quicker interest rate cuts, investors are increasingly focusing on growth companies with high insider ownership as potential opportunities. In the current market environment, stocks that combine robust growth prospects with significant insider commitment can be particularly attractive, as they often signal confidence in the company's future from those closest to its operations.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In France

Name Insider Ownership Earnings Growth
Groupe OKwind Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALOKW) 20.6% 36%
VusionGroup (ENXTPA:VU) 13.4% 81.7%
Icape Holding (ENXTPA:ALICA) 30.2% 33.9%
Arcure (ENXTPA:ALCUR) 21.4% 26.6%
STIF Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALSTI) 16.4% 22.9%
La Française de l'Energie (ENXTPA:FDE) 19.9% 31.9%
Munic (ENXTPA:ALMUN) 27.1% 174.1%
Adocia (ENXTPA:ADOC) 11.7% 64%
S.M.A.I.O (ENXTPA:ALSMA) 17.4% 103.8%
MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL) 15.8% 93.9%

Click here to see the full list of 23 stocks from our Fast Growing Euronext Paris Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Exclusive Networks (ENXTPA:EXN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Exclusive Networks SA is a global cybersecurity specialist focusing on digital infrastructure, with a market cap of €2.14 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its key geographical segments, including €480 million from APAC, €4.19 billion from EMEA, and €705 million from the Americas.

Insider Ownership: 13.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 33.5% p.a.

Exclusive Networks is undergoing a significant transition as private equity firms Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Permira propose to take it private in a €2.2 billion deal. The company, with high insider ownership at 66.7%, is expected to see earnings grow significantly faster than the French market at 33.5% annually over the next three years, despite recent declines in profit margins and sales. This transaction includes an exceptional distribution of €5.29 per share, enhancing shareholder value amidst regulatory approvals and refinancing plans.

ENXTPA:EXN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:EXN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: MedinCell S.A. is a pharmaceutical company based in France that focuses on developing long-acting injectables across various therapeutic areas, with a market cap of €446.20 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Pharmaceuticals segment, amounting to €11.95 million.

Insider Ownership: 15.8%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 93.9% p.a.

MedinCell, trading significantly below its estimated fair value, is poised for rapid growth with forecasted annual revenue increases of 46.2%, outpacing the French market. Recent strategic collaborations, such as with AbbVie and Teva, bolster its innovative BEPO® technology platform for long-acting injectables. Despite negative equity, MedinCell's addition to the S&P Global BMI Index and anticipated profitability within three years highlight its potential in the pharmaceutical sector amidst governance restructuring.

ENXTPA:MEDCL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:MEDCL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

OVH Groupe (ENXTPA:OVH)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: OVH Groupe S.A. offers public and private cloud services, shared hosting, and dedicated server solutions globally, with a market cap of €1.30 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Public Cloud (€169.01 million), Private Cloud (€589.61 million), and Web Cloud & Other (€185.43 million).

Insider Ownership: 10.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 101.4% p.a.

OVH Groupe, trading at 43.3% below its estimated fair value, is projected to achieve profitability within three years, with earnings expected to grow annually by 101.37%. Its revenue growth forecast of 9.7% per year surpasses the French market average of 5.6%, indicating robust expansion potential despite a low future return on equity prediction. The company recently participated in the OCP Global Summit, underscoring its active engagement in industry events and strategic visibility efforts.

ENXTPA:OVH Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:OVH Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

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