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May 2024 Spotlight On German Exchange Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating European markets, with Germany's DAX experiencing a slight decline, investors continue to seek stable opportunities for growth. High insider ownership in growth companies often signals strong confidence in the company’s future prospects, making such stocks an intriguing focus in the current economic environment.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Germany

Name

Insider Ownership

Earnings Growth

pferdewetten.de (XTRA:EMH)

26.8%

73.5%

Deutsche Beteiligungs (XTRA:DBAN)

35.3%

31.4%

YOC (XTRA:YOC)

24.8%

21.8%

NAGA Group (XTRA:N4G)

14.1%

58.1%

Exasol (XTRA:EXL)

25.3%

107.4%

Beyond Frames Entertainment (DB:8WP)

10.9%

81.9%

Alelion Energy Systems (DB:2FZ)

37.4%

106.6%

Stratec (XTRA:SBS)

30.9%

22%

elumeo (XTRA:ELB)

25.8%

99.1%

Friedrich Vorwerk Group (XTRA:VH2)

18%

29.9%

Click here to see the full list of 17 stocks from our Fast Growing German Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Brockhaus Technologies

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Brockhaus Technologies AG operates as a private equity firm with a market capitalization of approximately €250.74 million.

Operations: The firm operates with a market capitalization of approximately €250.74 million.

Insider Ownership: 26.6%

Brockhaus Technologies, a German company with high insider ownership, is set to become profitable within three years, outpacing average market growth. Despite a recent net loss of €1.38 million in Q1 2024 and a larger annual loss in 2023, the firm forecasts strong revenue growth between €220 million and €240 million for 2024, indicating robust organic expansion. Trading at significantly below its estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation. However, its forecasted low return on equity of 13.8% tempers this optimism.

XTRA:BKHT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024
XTRA:BKHT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

Hypoport

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hypoport SE is a technology-based financial service provider in Germany, with a market capitalization of approximately €2.15 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its Credit Platform and Insurance Platform segments, amounting to €155.60 million and €66.29 million respectively.

Insider Ownership: 35.1%

Hypoport SE, a German growth company with high insider ownership, reported a substantial increase in quarterly earnings, from €0.503 million to €3.04 million year-over-year, alongside sales growth from €93.72 million to €107.47 million. Despite a dip in annual sales from €455.45 million to €359.89 million in 2023, net income rose slightly. The company's earnings are expected to grow by 35.85% annually over the next three years, outpacing the German market's 18.7%, though its forecasted return on equity remains low at 9%.

XTRA:HYQ Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024
XTRA:HYQ Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

Stratec

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Stratec SE operates in Germany and internationally, designing and manufacturing automation and instrumentation solutions for in-vitro diagnostics and life sciences, with a market cap of approximately €543.37 million.

Operations: The company generates its revenue from designing and manufacturing automation and instrumentation solutions for in-vitro diagnostics and life sciences across Germany, the European Union, and other global markets.

Insider Ownership: 30.9%

Stratec SE, a German growth firm with high insider ownership, faces challenges despite its potential. While trading 44.7% below estimated fair value and expecting significant earnings growth of 22% annually over the next three years—outstripping Germany's average—its recent performance raises concerns. Year-over-year, Q1 sales dropped from €60.48 million to €50.87 million, and net income fell significantly from €1.37 million to €0.447 million, reflecting declining profitability amidst competitive pressures.

XTRA:SBS Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024
XTRA:SBS Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.The analysis only considers stock directly held by insiders. It does not include indirectly owned stock through other vehicles such as corporate and/or trust entities. All forecast revenue and earnings growth rates quoted are in terms of annualised (per annum) growth rates over 1-3 years.

Companies discussed in this article include XTRA:BKHT XTRA:HYQ and XTRA:SBS.

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