Insiders Bet Big On These German Growth Stocks In June 2024
Amid a backdrop of heightened inflation and policy uncertainty in the European markets, Germany's DAX index reflected investor caution with a notable decline. In such an environment, insider ownership can serve as a reassuring signal of confidence in a company's prospects, making certain German growth stocks particularly noteworthy for investors seeking stability and potential growth.
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% | 31.6% |
YOC (XTRA:YOC) | 24.8% | 22.2% |
NAGA Group (XTRA:N4G) | 14.1% | 58.1% |
Exasol (XTRA:EXL) | 25.3% | 107.4% |
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% |
Redcare Pharmacy (XTRA:RDC) | 17.7% | 46.9% |
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Redcare Pharmacy
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Redcare Pharmacy NV is an online pharmacy operating across the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and France with a market capitalization of approximately €2.39 billion.
Operations: The company generates €1.62 billion from its DACH region operations and €0.37 billion internationally.
Insider Ownership: 17.7%
Redcare Pharmacy NV, a growth-oriented company with high insider ownership in Germany, reported a significant sales increase to €560.22 million in Q1 2024 from €372.05 million the previous year, alongside a reduced net loss of €7.81 million from €10.22 million. Annual forecasts suggest robust sales expectations between €2.3 billion and €2.5 billion for 2024, indicating potential revenue growth of 30% to 40%. Despite past shareholder dilution and highly volatile share prices, the company is positioned for above-market revenue growth and is projected to turn profitable within three years.
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 €0.58 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue by designing and manufacturing automation and instrumentation solutions primarily for in-vitro diagnostics and life sciences sectors across Germany, the European Union, and other global markets.
Insider Ownership: 30.9%
Stratec SE, a German company with high insider ownership, is trading at 41.1% below its estimated fair value. While its revenue growth at 8% per year outpaces the German market's 5%, its earnings are also expected to rise significantly by 22% annually, surpassing the market's 18.7%. However, challenges include a recent decline in sales and net income as reported in Q1 and full-year results for 2024, alongside reduced dividends from €0.97 to €0.55 per share.
Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Stratec's earnings growth report.
Our valuation report unveils the possibility Stratec's shares may be trading at a premium.
Zalando
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Zalando SE is an online retailer specializing in fashion and lifestyle products, with a market capitalization of approximately €6.29 billion.
Operations: The company generates €10.40 billion in revenue from its online fashion and lifestyle platform.
Insider Ownership: 10.3%
Zalando SE, despite a challenging market, is positioned for notable growth with expected earnings to increase by 26.7% annually, outpacing the German average of 18.7%. The company's recent performance showed a significant improvement in net income from €16.8 million to €83 million year-over-year. However, sales growth projections for 2024 are modest at up to 5%, and the share price has been highly volatile recently. Trading at a substantial discount, Zalando presents an intriguing case for investors looking at growth potential balanced with current undervaluation.
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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:RDC XTRA:SBS and XTRA:ZAL.
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