Spotlight On 3 Swiss Growth Companies With Insider Ownership Reaching 17%

Recent trends in the Swiss market have shown a mix of volatility and uncertainty, with factors like unexpected inflation hikes and declining retail sales influencing overall sentiment. The benchmark SMI experienced fluctuations, reflecting these broader economic challenges. In such a market environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly noteworthy. These firms often benefit from committed leadership that is closely aligned with the company's success, potentially offering a degree of stability amidst market unpredictability.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland

Name	Insider Ownership	Growth Rating
VAT Group (SWX:VACN)	10.2%	★★★★★☆
Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)	32.7%	★★★★★☆
Temenos (SWX:TEMN)	14.6%	★★★★☆☆
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)	11.4%	★★★★☆☆
Sonova Holding (SWX:SOON)	17.7%	★★★★☆☆
LEM Holding (SWX:LEHN)	34.5%	★★★★☆☆
Landis+Gyr Group (SWX:LAND)	10.8%	★★★★☆☆
Arbonia (SWX:ARBN)	28.8%	★★★★☆☆
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)	20.7%	★★★★☆☆
SHL Telemedicine (SWX:SHLTN)	13.1%	★★★★☆☆

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Partners Group Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Partners Group Holding AG is a global private equity firm involved in direct, secondary, and primary investments across various sectors including equity, real estate, infrastructure, and debt, with a market capitalization of CHF 30.73 billion.

Operations: The firm generates revenue from several key segments: Private Equity (CHF 1.17 billion), Infrastructure (CHF 379.20 million), Private Credit (CHF 211.30 million), and Real Estate (CHF 186.90 million).

Insider Ownership: 17.1%

Partners Group Holding AG, a Swiss private equity firm, is actively engaged in strategic maneuvers including potential sales of its renewable energy investments, with deals possibly valuing businesses up to US$400 million. Despite a high level of debt, the company forecasts robust growth with earnings expected to increase by 13.9% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 8% growth rate. However, its dividend coverage remains weak due to insufficient earnings and cash flows support. Recent financial results show stable net income around CHF 1 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023.

• Dive into the specifics of Partners Group Holding here with our thorough growth forecast report.

• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Partners Group Holding's share price might be too optimistic.

SWX:PGHN Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

Sonova Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sonova Holding AG is a company that manufactures and sells hearing care solutions for adults and children across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, with a market capitalization of CHF 15.50 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from two segments: Cochlear Implants, which brought in CHF 280.30 million, and Hearing Instruments, contributing CHF 3.38 billion.

Insider Ownership: 17.7%

Sonova Holding, a notable player in the Swiss market, is positioned to outperform with its earnings forecasted to grow at 10.7% annually, surpassing the market's 8%. Additionally, its revenue growth at 6.8% yearly also beats the Swiss average of 4.4%. Despite not having significant insider transactions recently, Sonova trades at a compelling 42.2% below estimated fair value and boasts an impressive projected Return on Equity of 28.8%. However, it carries a high level of debt which could temper financial flexibility.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Sonova Holding stock in this growth report.

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

SWX:SOON Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

Swissquote Group Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Swissquote Group Holding Ltd is a global provider of online financial services catering to retail, affluent, and institutional clients with a market capitalization of approximately CHF 3.71 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue primarily through leveraged Forex and securities trading, with respective earnings of CHF 101.09 million and CHF 429.78 million.

Insider Ownership: 11.4%

Swissquote Group Holding Ltd, a growth-oriented firm in Switzerland, reported a substantial increase in net income to CHF 217.63 million for the year ending December 31, 2023. The company's earnings are set to grow by 14.3% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's average of 8%. Additionally, revenue is expected to rise by 10.6% per year, also above the national rate of 4.4%. Despite trading at a significant discount—31% below its estimated fair value—Swissquote's projected Return on Equity stands high at 23.2%, signaling strong managerial efficiency and potential profitability.

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

• The analysis detailed in our Swissquote Group Holding valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

SWX:SQN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

Summing It All Up

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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.

Companies discussed in this article include SWX:PGHN SWX:SOON and SWX:SQN.

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