As global markets navigate through trade uncertainties and mixed economic signals, Asia's stock markets have been experiencing varied performances, with some regions showing resilience amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often demonstrate strong confidence from those closest to the business and potential for robust revenue increases.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Asia
Overview: Shenzhen Dobot Corp Ltd focuses on developing, manufacturing, commercializing, and selling robots across China, Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific region with a market capitalization of approximately HK$30.72 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from its Industrial Automation & Controls segment, amounting to CN¥373.68 million.
Insider Ownership: 20.5%
Revenue Growth Forecast: 30.5% p.a.
Shenzhen Dobot Corp Ltd, with significant insider ownership, reported a revenue increase to CNY 373.68 million for 2024, up from CNY 286.75 million the previous year. Despite a net loss of CNY 95.36 million, forecasts indicate substantial revenue growth at 30.5% annually and profitability within three years. However, its return on equity is expected to remain low at 5.8%. The company's share price has been volatile recently but lacks recent insider trading activity data.
Overview: Kingsoft Corporation Limited operates in the entertainment and office software sectors across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and internationally, with a market cap of HK$50.60 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from Office Software and Services, contributing CN¥5.12 billion, and Entertainment Software and Others, generating CN¥5.20 billion.
Insider Ownership: 20%
Revenue Growth Forecast: 12.8% p.a.
Kingsoft Corporation Limited's insider ownership aligns with its robust earnings growth, reporting a net income of CNY 1.55 billion for 2024, up from CNY 483.46 million the previous year. Earnings are projected to grow significantly at 20.9% annually, outpacing the Hong Kong market average of 10.4%. Despite trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value and announcing an annual dividend increase, revenue growth is expected to be moderate at 12.8% per year.
Overview: Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of new energy vehicles (EVs) both in Mainland China and internationally, with a market cap of HK$64.37 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from the production, research and development, and sales of new energy vehicles, totaling CN¥32.16 billion.
Insider Ownership: 15.2%
Revenue Growth Forecast: 27.3% p.a.
Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology's high insider ownership coincides with its rapid revenue growth, reporting CNY 32.16 billion in 2024, nearly doubling from the previous year. Despite a net loss of CNY 2.82 billion, losses have narrowed significantly. Analysts forecast robust revenue growth at 27.3% annually, outpacing the Hong Kong market and projecting profitability within three years. The stock trades at a significant discount to fair value but has experienced high volatility recently without substantial insider trading activity reported in the last three months.
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 SEHK:2432 SEHK:3888 and SEHK:9863.
