Three Growth Companies On SIX Swiss Exchange With High Insider Ownership And 39% ROE

The Swiss market displayed resilience, closing moderately higher on Monday, buoyed by positive regional trends and anticipation of forthcoming economic data including a key report on Swiss inflation. In such a promising market environment, companies with high insider ownership like those listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange can be particularly compelling, as this often signals confidence from those closest to the company's operations.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Stadler Rail (SWX:SRAIL)	14.5%	23.1%
VAT Group (SWX:VACN)	10.2%	21.2%
Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)	32.7%	20.9%
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)	11.4%	14.0%
INFICON Holding (SWX:IFCN)	10.3%	10.1%
Temenos (SWX:TEMN)	17.4%	14.7%
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 16 stocks from our Fast Growing SIX Swiss Exchange Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Sonova Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sonova Holding AG is a company that specializes in manufacturing and selling hearing care solutions for both adults and children across regions including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, with a market capitalization of CHF 16.71 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through two segments: Cochlear Implants, which brought in CHF 282.40 million, and Hearing Instruments, contributing CHF 3.36 billion.

Insider Ownership: 17.7%

Return On Equity Forecast: 26% (2027 estimate)

Sonova Holding AG, a Swiss company with significant insider ownership, reported robust full-year earnings for 2024, with sales reaching CHF 3.63 billion and net income at CHF 609.5 million. Despite trading below its estimated fair value and offering good value relative to its peers, Sonova faces challenges due to high debt levels. Its revenue and earnings growth forecasts are modest but still exceed the market average in Switzerland, indicating stable yet limited growth potential in the near term.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Sonova Holding with our detailed analytical future growth report.

• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Sonova Holding's current price could be quite moderate.

SWX:SOON Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Straumann Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Straumann Holding AG specializes in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions globally, with a market capitalization of approximately CHF 17.97 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from operations 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 Swiss growth company with high insider ownership, is poised for substantial earnings growth over the next three years. Despite a forecasted revenue growth rate under 20% per year, its earnings are expected to outpace the Swiss market significantly. The company's share price has been highly volatile recently, and its profit margins have declined from the previous year. Straumann has been active in global conferences, enhancing its industry presence and potentially fostering investor confidence.

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

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

SWX:STMN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

VAT Group

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: VAT Group AG operates globally, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and supply of vacuum valves, multi-valve units, vacuum modules, and edge-welded metal bellows across various regions including Switzerland, Europe, the US, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China and other parts of Asia; it has a market capitalization of CHF 15.16 billion.

Operations: VAT Group AG generates revenue primarily through its Valves segment, which brought in CHF 782.74 million, and its Global Service segment, which contributed CHF 172.87 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.2%

Return On Equity Forecast: 39% (2026 estimate)

VAT Group AG, a Swiss entity with high insider ownership, is set to experience robust growth. Its revenue and earnings are projected to grow at 15.5% and 21.17% per year respectively, outpacing the Swiss market averages significantly. Despite not reaching the 20% annual revenue growth benchmark often associated with high-growth companies, VAT's forecasted Return on Equity of 39.1% highlights strong profitability potential in the coming years. Recent engagements at international conferences may also bolster its market position and investor appeal.

• Click here and access our complete growth analysis report to understand the dynamics of VAT Group.

• Our valuation report unveils the possibility VAT Group's shares may be trading at a premium.

SWX:VACN 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 SWX:SOON SWX:STMN and SWX:VACN.

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