As European markets show signs of optimism with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rebounding on hopes for interest rate cuts, investors are keenly observing the potential impact on growth companies across the continent. In this context, Euronext Amsterdam's landscape offers intriguing opportunities, particularly among growth companies with substantial insider ownership, which can indicate confidence in a company's future prospects.
Top 5 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The Netherlands
Overview: Basic-Fit N.V., along with its subsidiaries, operates fitness clubs and has a market cap of €1.63 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments consist of €505.17 million from Benelux and €626.41 million from France, Spain & Germany.
Insider Ownership: 12%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 77.7% p.a.
Basic-Fit has demonstrated strong revenue growth, reporting €584.76 million for H1 2024, up from €500.42 million a year ago, with net income turning positive at €4.18 million. Despite lower profit margins and interest payments not being well covered by earnings, its earnings are forecast to grow significantly over the next three years. Recent activist pressure from Buckley Capital Management highlights potential strategic opportunities to unlock shareholder value through a sale or restructuring of the company.
Overview: Envipco Holding N.V. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, assembly, marketing, sales, leasing, and servicing of reverse vending machines for collecting and processing used beverage containers in the Netherlands, North America, and Europe with a market capitalization of €299.99 million.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily stems from its activities in designing, developing, manufacturing, assembling, marketing, selling, leasing, and servicing reverse vending machines for the collection and processing of used beverage containers across the Netherlands, North America, and Europe.
Insider Ownership: 36.7%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 82.7% p.a.
Envipco Holding has shown substantial revenue growth, with H1 2024 sales reaching €54.01 million, up from €26.89 million the previous year, while net losses narrowed significantly. Despite high share price volatility and past shareholder dilution, its earnings are forecast to grow at a robust 82.7% annually over the next three years, outpacing market averages. Recent board changes include Ms. Charlotta Gylche's appointment and Mr. George Katsaros' resignation due to health reasons.
Overview: PostNL N.V. offers postal and logistics services to businesses and consumers in the Netherlands, Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of €619.61 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Parcels segment (€2.28 billion) and Mail in The Netherlands (€1.35 billion).
Insider Ownership: 35.6%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 36.4% p.a.
PostNL has shown modest revenue growth, with Q2 2024 sales of €793 million, up from €768 million the previous year. Despite a net loss for the first half of 2024 and high debt levels, its earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 36.38% annually over the next three years, surpassing market averages. However, revenue growth is expected to lag behind the Dutch market. Insider trading activity remains stable with no substantial buying or selling reported recently.
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Companies discussed in this article include ENXTAM:BFIT ENXTAM:ENVI and ENXTAM:PNL.
