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ASX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership: Spotlight On Three Stocks

Recent fluctuations in the Australian Securities Exchange, with the ASX falling back below 8000 points after reaching record highs, reflect a cautious sentiment among investors. The broader market downturn, influenced by global events and sector-specific pressures such as declines in materials and real estate, sets a challenging backdrop. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly compelling as these insiders may have a deeper commitment to the company's long-term success, potentially offering a stabilizing factor amidst market volatility.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Australia

Name

Insider Ownership

Earnings Growth

Cettire (ASX:CTT)

28.7%

26.7%

Acrux (ASX:ACR)

14.6%

115.3%

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals (ASX:CUV)

13.6%

26.8%

Catalyst Metals (ASX:CYL)

17.1%

77.1%

Biome Australia (ASX:BIO)

34.5%

114.4%

Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR)

16.4%

59.4%

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM)

10.2%

96.2%

Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO)

10.4%

109.4%

Plenti Group (ASX:PLT)

12.8%

106.4%

Change Financial (ASX:CCA)

26.6%

76.4%

Click here to see the full list of 89 stocks from our Fast Growing ASX Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Capricorn Metals

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Capricorn Metals Ltd is an Australian company focused on the evaluation, exploration, development, and production of gold properties, with a market capitalization of approximately A$2.05 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Karlawinda segment, amounting to A$356.94 million.

Insider Ownership: 12.3%

Capricorn Metals is poised for robust growth with earnings expected to surge by 32% annually, outpacing the broader Australian market's 13.9%. Additionally, revenue forecasts indicate a 14.4% yearly increase, again exceeding market averages. Despite high insider ownership suggesting strong confidence, recent months have seen more insider selling than buying, which could raise caution among investors. The company's return on equity is also projected to reach a high of 33.8% in three years, although current profit margins have dipped from previous levels.

ASX:CMM Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
ASX:CMM Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Flight Centre Travel Group

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Flight Centre Travel Group Limited operates as a travel retailer serving both leisure and corporate sectors across various regions including Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia with a market capitalization of approximately A$4.88 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its leisure and corporate travel segments, with A$1.28 billion from leisure and A$1.06 billion from corporate services.

Insider Ownership: 13.3%

Flight Centre Travel Group, recently profitable, is trading at A$28.1% below its estimated fair value. With insider ownership reflecting confidence, the company's earnings are expected to grow by 19.07% annually, outstripping the Australian market forecast of 13.9%. Revenue growth is also robust at 9.7% per year, better than the market's 5.3%, although it doesn't reach a very high threshold. The projected return on equity in three years is an impressive 21.9%.

ASX:FLT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
ASX:FLT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Ora Banda Mining

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Ora Banda Mining Limited is an Australian company focused on the exploration, operation, and development of mineral properties, with a market capitalization of approximately A$826.65 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from gold mining, totaling A$166.66 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.2%

Ora Banda Mining, poised for significant growth with expected revenue increases of 45.2% annually, surpasses typical market expectations. The company is on track to achieve profitability within three years, a robust indicator of potential. Recent executive additions like Ms Kathryn Cutler could strengthen the firm's expertise in mineral exploration and resource development. However, shareholder dilution over the past year and no recent insider trading may temper investor enthusiasm despite trading at A$93% below its estimated fair value.

ASX:OBM Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
ASX:OBM Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 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 ASX:CMM ASX:FLT and ASX:OBM.

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