3 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership And 51% ROE On SIX Swiss Exchange

The Swiss market experienced fluctuations recently, closing on a weaker note last Friday despite an early boost from positive consumer confidence data. As investors navigate through uncertain times, highlighted by the upcoming French election, understanding the underlying strength of growth companies with high insider ownership could provide a clearer perspective on potential resilience and commitment in such conditions.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Stadler Rail (SWX:SRAIL)	14.5%	23.1%
Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)	32.7%	20.9%
VAT Group (SWX:VACN)	10.2%	21%
COLTENE Holding (SWX:CLTN)	22.2%	20.9%
Temenos (SWX:TEMN)	17.4%	14.7%
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)	11.4%	14.0%
Sonova Holding (SWX:SOON)	17.7%	9.9%
SHL Telemedicine (SWX:SHLTN)	17.9%	96.2%
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)	20.7%	79.9%
Arbonia (SWX:ARBN)	28.8%	100.1%

Click here to see the full list of 14 stocks from our Fast Growing SIX Swiss Exchange Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Partners Group Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Partners Group Holding AG is a global private equity firm that manages a diverse portfolio including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and debt investments, with a market capitalization of approximately CHF 31.62 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from private equity (CHF 1.17 billion), followed by infrastructure (CHF 379.20 million), private credit (CHF 211.30 million), and real estate (CHF 186.90 million).

Insider Ownership: 17.1%

Return On Equity Forecast: 51% (2026 estimate)

Partners Group Holding AG, a Swiss private equity firm, shows promising financial forecasts with earnings expected to grow by 13.67% annually and revenue projected to increase by 14.1% per year, outpacing the Swiss market's growth. However, its dividend coverage is weak due to insufficient earnings and cash flows. Additionally, the company has a high level of debt which could impact its financial stability. Recent activities include a CHF 300 million fixed-income offering and ongoing discussions for a potential sale of Formosa Solar Renewable Power Co., indicating active management and strategic repositioning efforts.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Partners Group Holding's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.

• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Partners Group Holding is trading beyond its estimated value.

SWX:PGHN Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Straumann Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Straumann Holding AG, a global provider of tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions, has a market capitalization of CHF 19.13 billion.

Operations: Straumann's revenue is primarily generated through sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa (CHF 1.17 billion), followed by North America (CHF 793.05 million), Asia Pacific (CHF 451.27 million), and Latin America (CHF 265.82 million).

Insider Ownership: 32.7%

Return On Equity Forecast: 24% (2026 estimate)

Straumann Holding AG, a key player in the Swiss market, is set to outperform with expected annual earnings growth of 20.85% and revenue growth at 9.8%, both surpassing market averages significantly. Despite its high volatility and lower profit margins compared to last year, the company's forecasted Return on Equity stands impressively at 24%. Recent engagements include presentations across major European financial conferences, showcasing its proactive approach in stakeholder communication amidst no recent insider trading activity.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Straumann Holding.

• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Straumann Holding shares in the market.

SWX:STMN Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

VAT Group

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: VAT Group AG specializes in developing, manufacturing, and supplying vacuum valves, multi-valve units, vacuum modules, and edge-welded metal bellows across various global markets, with a market capitalization of approximately CHF 15.45 billion.

Operations: The company generates CHF 782.74 million from its Valves segment and CHF 172.87 million from Global Service.

Insider Ownership: 10.2%

Return On Equity Forecast: 39% (2026 estimate)

VAT Group AG is poised for robust growth with its earnings expected to increase by 21% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 8.3%. Although revenue growth projections are less aggressive at 15.5% per year, they still exceed the national average of 4.5%. Notably, VAT Group maintains a strong forecasted Return on Equity at 39.1%, indicating efficient capital management. Insider trading has been stable with no significant buying or selling reported recently, underscoring steady insider confidence in the company’s trajectory.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in VAT Group's earnings growth report.

• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that VAT Group's current price could be inflated.

SWX:VACN Earnings and Revenue Growth 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 SWX:PGHN SWX:STMN and SWX:VACN.

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