3 Euronext Paris Growth Stocks With Strong Insider Ownership

Simply Wall St · 10/18 14:33

As the French CAC 40 Index experiences modest gains amid hopes for quicker interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank, investors are increasingly focusing on growth stocks with strong insider ownership as a potential avenue for navigating current market conditions. In this context, companies where insiders hold significant stakes can be appealing due to their potential alignment of interests with shareholders and commitment to long-term success.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In France

Name Insider Ownership Earnings Growth
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%
WALLIX GROUP (ENXTPA:ALLIX) 19.6% 94.8%
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 22 stocks from our Fast Growing Euronext Paris Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Exclusive Networks (ENXTPA:EXN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

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

Operations: The company's revenue segments are comprised of €4.19 billion from EMEA, €705 million from the Americas, and €480 million from APAC.

Insider Ownership: 13.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 33.5% p.a.

Exclusive Networks, a French cybersecurity firm, is set to be taken private by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Permira in a €2.2 billion deal. The company boasts significant insider ownership with 66.7% held by Permira and founder Olivier Breittmayer. Despite recent declines in profit margins and revenue, Exclusive Networks' earnings are forecasted to grow significantly faster than the French market at 33.5% annually, though revenue growth is expected to be moderate at 13.1%.

ENXTPA:EXN Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:EXN Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

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

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

Insider Ownership: 15.8%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 93.9% p.a.

MedinCell, a French pharmaceutical company, is poised for significant growth with its revenue expected to increase by 46.2% annually, surpassing the French market's average. The firm has been added to the S&P Global BMI Index and recently restructured its governance with new executive appointments. Collaborations like the one with AbbVie could yield up to $1.9 billion in milestones and royalties from innovative therapies using MedinCell's BEPO® technology, enhancing its growth prospects despite negative shareholders' equity concerns.

ENXTPA:MEDCL Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:MEDCL Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

OVH Groupe (ENXTPA:OVH)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: OVH Groupe S.A. is a global provider of public and private cloud services, shared hosting, and dedicated server solutions, with a market capitalization of approximately €1.36 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its segments as follows: 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, a French cloud services provider, is trading significantly below its estimated fair value and is expected to achieve profitability within three years, outpacing average market growth. Despite high volatility in its share price recently, the company forecasts earnings growth of over 100% annually. However, revenue growth at 9.7% per year lags behind the ideal threshold but still surpasses the broader French market's rate. Recent presentations at global summits highlight its strategic initiatives.

ENXTPA:OVH Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
ENXTPA:OVH Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

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