The South Korean market has shown modest performance recently, remaining flat over the last week and rising 4.1% over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 29% annually. In this context, identifying growth companies with significant insider ownership can be a strategic approach, as it often indicates confidence from those closest to the business in its future potential.
Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
People & Technology (KOSDAQ:A137400) | 16.4% | 35.6% |
Seojin SystemLtd (KOSDAQ:A178320) | 30.8% | 49.1% |
ALTEOGEN (KOSDAQ:A196170) | 26.6% | 99.5% |
Bioneer (KOSDAQ:A064550) | 15.8% | 97.6% |
Oscotec (KOSDAQ:A039200) | 26.1% | 122% |
HANA Micron (KOSDAQ:A067310) | 18.3% | 105.8% |
Vuno (KOSDAQ:A338220) | 19.4% | 110.9% |
INTEKPLUS (KOSDAQ:A064290) | 16.3% | 96.7% |
UTI (KOSDAQ:A179900) | 33.1% | 134.6% |
Techwing (KOSDAQ:A089030) | 18.7% | 83.6% |
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: ALTEOGEN Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of long-acting biobetters, proprietary antibody-drug conjugates, and antibody biosimilars, with a market cap of ₩20.40 trillion.
Operations: The company generates revenue of ₩90.79 million from its biotechnology segment.
Insider Ownership: 26.6%
ALTEOGEN demonstrates significant growth potential with revenue expected to grow at 64.2% per year, outpacing the South Korean market average of 10.3%. Its return on equity is projected to be very high in three years, and it is anticipated to become profitable within the same timeframe. However, its share price has been highly volatile recently, and shareholders experienced dilution over the past year. Despite trading significantly below estimated fair value, insider trading activity remains unreported recently.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: JETEMA, Co., Ltd. is a bio venture company involved in the research and development of medicines and medical devices, with a market cap of ₩366.10 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its medical products segment, amounting to ₩63.88 billion.
Insider Ownership: 29.2%
JETEMA's revenue growth is forecasted at 30.5% annually, surpassing the South Korean market average of 10.3%. It recently became profitable and is expected to see significant earnings growth of 35.3% per year, outpacing the broader market's 29.4%. Despite trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value, it faces challenges with insufficient financial data and interest payments not well covered by earnings. Insider trading activities have not been reported recently.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Doosan Corporation operates in heavy industry, machinery manufacturing, and apartment construction across South Korea, the United States, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of ₩3.25 trillion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include Doosan Bobcat with ₩9.31 billion, Doosan Energy at ₩8.25 billion, Electronic BG contributing ₩855.42 million, Doosan Fuel Cell with ₩279.99 million, and Digital Innovation BU at ₩286.29 million.
Insider Ownership: 38.9%
Doosan is trading significantly below its estimated fair value, presenting potential for growth. It is expected to become profitable within three years, with earnings forecasted to grow at 65.51% annually, exceeding market averages. However, revenue growth of 3.7% per year lags behind the South Korean market's 10.3%. Recent inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index highlights its growing recognition despite high share price volatility and lack of recent insider trading activity.
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