Euronext Paris Growth Leaders With High Insider Stakes May 2024
Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating global markets, France's CAC 40 Index has shown resilience with a notable increase of 3.29%, reflecting broader European market optimism and potential monetary easing on the horizon. This positive momentum sets an intriguing stage for examining growth companies in Euronext Paris, particularly those with high insider ownership, which often signals strong confidence in the company’s future from those who know it best.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In France
Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
VusionGroup (ENXTPA:VU) | 13.3% | 25.8% |
Groupe OKwind Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALOKW) | 24.8% | 37.7% |
WALLIX GROUP (ENXTPA:ALLIX) | 19.9% | 101.4% |
La Française de l'Energie (ENXTPA:FDE) | 20.1% | 37.6% |
OSE Immunotherapeutics (ENXTPA:OSE) | 25.1% | 92.9% |
Adocia (ENXTPA:ADOC) | 12.9% | 104.5% |
Icape Holding (ENXTPA:ALICA) | 30.2% | 30% |
Arcure (ENXTPA:ALCUR) | 21.6% | 41.7% |
Munic (ENXTPA:ALMUN) | 29.2% | 150% |
MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL) | 16.6% | 68.8% |
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Lectra
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Lectra SA offers industrial intelligence solutions targeting the fashion, automotive, and furniture sectors, with a market capitalization of approximately €1.26 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions, totaling €170.33 million and €110.28 million respectively.
Insider Ownership: 19.6%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 28.6% p.a.
Lectra SA, a French growth company with substantial insider ownership, is trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The company's earnings are projected to increase by 28.6% annually, outpacing the French market's forecast of 10.9%. Despite this strong profit growth outlook, Lectra's return on equity is expected to remain low at 13.3% in three years. Recent financials indicate a slight dip in net income and earnings per share compared to the previous year, alongside stable sales growth.
MedinCell
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: MedinCell S.A. is a French pharmaceutical company specializing in the development of long-acting injectable treatments across multiple therapeutic areas, with a market capitalization of approximately €428.37 million.
Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily from the pharmaceuticals segment, totaling €14.13 million.
Insider Ownership: 16.6%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 68.8% p.a.
MedinCell, a French biotech firm, is poised for significant growth with expected revenue increases of 40.9% annually, outpacing the broader market's 5.8%. Although it has experienced shareholder dilution in the past year and shows high share price volatility, MedinCell's recent successful Phase 3 trial results for its schizophrenia treatment TEV-‘749 highlight its potential in the pharmaceutical industry. Furthermore, a strategic collaboration with AbbVie could bolster its development capabilities and financial prospects through substantial milestone payments and royalties.
VusionGroup
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: VusionGroup S.A. specializes in offering digitalization solutions for commerce across Europe, Asia, and North America, with a market capitalization of approximately €2.50 billion.
Operations: The company generates its revenue by providing digitalization services for commercial sectors across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Insider Ownership: 13.3%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 25.8% p.a.
VusionGroup S.A. has demonstrated robust growth, with earnings increasing significantly over the past year and revenues rising to €801.96 million from €620.86 million previously. Analysts expect both earnings and revenue to outpace the French market significantly in the coming years, forecasting annual growth rates of 25.8% for earnings and 24.3% for revenue. Despite this strong performance, the company's share price has been highly volatile recently, which could concern some investors looking for stability.
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Summing It All Up
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Companies discussed in this article include ENXTPA:LSS ENXTPA:MEDCL and ENXTPA:VU .
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