3 Growth Companies On SIX Swiss Exchange With Up To 32% Insider Ownership
editorial-team@simplywallst.com (Simply Wall St)
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The Switzerland market ended on a strong note on Wednesday as stocks continued to edge higher, driven by expectations of more interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and anticipation of the Swiss National Bank's policy announcement. Despite some fluctuations, the benchmark SMI closed up 0.83% at 12,148.39 with notable gains across various sectors. In this favorable market environment, companies with high insider ownership can offer unique advantages for investors seeking growth opportunities. Here are three growth companies listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange that boast up to 32% insider ownership.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland
Overview: Partners Group Holding AG is a private equity firm specializing in direct, secondary, and primary investments across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and debt with a market cap of CHF32.32 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include CHF1.19 billion from Private Equity, CHF254.90 million from Infrastructure, CHF218.90 million from Private Credit, and CHF190.90 million from Real Estate.
Insider Ownership: 17%
Partners Group Holding's earnings are forecast to grow at 14.47% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 11.7%. Revenue growth is also strong at 15.5% per year, though it falls short of the high-growth benchmark of 20%. Despite a high level of debt and a dividend yield not well covered by earnings or free cash flows, the company trades close to its fair value. Recent presentations at major investment conferences and involvement in significant M&A activities highlight its active market presence.
Overview: Straumann Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF20.87 billion, provides tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions worldwide.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include Sales NAM (CHF800.14 million), Operations (CHF1.26 billion), Sales APAC (CHF540.74 million), Sales EMEA (CHF1.20 billion), and Sales LATAM (CHF282.34 million).
Insider Ownership: 32.7%
Straumann Holding is poised for significant growth, with earnings forecasted to increase by 21.68% annually and revenue by 9.1%, outpacing the Swiss market. Despite recent volatility in its share price, the company trades slightly below its estimated fair value. Recent updates include a revised 2024 outlook predicting low double-digit organic revenue growth and profitability between 27% and 28%. Management changes aim to bolster leadership, enhancing Straumann’s strategic direction in digital dental workflows.
Overview: VAT Group AG, with a market cap of CHF12.24 billion, develops, manufactures, and supplies vacuum valves, multi-valve units, vacuum modules, and edge-welded metal bellows across Switzerland and internationally including Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China and other parts of Asia.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include Valves generating CHF783.51 million and Global Service contributing CHF163.83 million.
Insider Ownership: 10.2%
VAT Group demonstrates strong growth potential, with earnings projected to increase by 22.5% annually and revenue by 18.3%, both surpassing the Swiss market averages. The company's recent half-year earnings report showed a net income rise to CHF 94 million from CHF 84.2 million year-on-year, with EPS improving from CHF 2.81 to CHF 3.14. Despite high share price volatility, VAT Group trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and forecasts a very high return on equity of 41% within three years.
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:PGHN SWX:STMN and SWX:VACN.
