In April 2025, European markets are grappling with significant volatility as higher-than-expected U.S. tariffs have led to sharp declines in major indices like the STOXX Europe 600, which saw its largest drop in five years. Amid this uncertainty, investors are increasingly focusing on growth companies with strong insider ownership, as these stocks often demonstrate resilience and alignment of interests between management and shareholders during turbulent times.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Europe
Overview: HMS Networks AB (publ) provides products that facilitate communication and information sharing for industrial equipment globally, with a market cap of SEK19.87 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from its Wireless Communications Equipment segment, totaling SEK3.06 billion.
Insider Ownership: 12.3%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 32.6% p.a.
HMS Networks shows promising growth potential, with earnings expected to rise significantly at 32.6% annually, outpacing the Swedish market. Despite a high debt level and decreased profit margins from 18.9% to 10.1%, insiders have increased their holdings recently, indicating confidence in future performance. The stock trades below fair value estimates and analysts anticipate a price increase of 39.1%. Sales are forecasted to grow faster than the Swedish market but slower than desired for rapid growth companies.
Overview: Storskogen Group AB (publ) owns and develops small and medium-sized businesses across the services, trade, and industrial sectors, with a market cap of approximately SEK19.77 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from three main segments: Trade (SEK9.58 billion), Industry (SEK14.42 billion), and Services (SEK10.25 billion).
Insider Ownership: 19.6%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 40.9% p.a.
Storskogen Group demonstrates potential for growth with insiders significantly increasing their holdings recently, reflecting confidence in its future. The company trades at a substantial discount to estimated fair value and is expected to become profitable within three years, outpacing average market growth. Although revenue growth of 2.3% annually is modest compared to high-growth benchmarks, it exceeds the Swedish market rate. Analysts agree on a potential stock price rise of 51.5%, reinforcing optimistic projections despite recent net losses.
Overview: Arbonia AG supplies interior doors made from wood and glass in Switzerland and internationally, with a market cap of CHF723.69 million.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Doors segment, including sanitary equipment, which generated CHF553.77 million.
Insider Ownership: 28.7%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 61.5% p.a.
Arbonia AG's recent financial performance shows a return to profitability with CHF 8.28 million net income for 2024, contrasting last year's loss. While earnings are forecasted to grow significantly at 61.5% annually, the company's return on equity remains low at an expected 2%. Despite high insider ownership, there's no recent insider trading activity. Revenue growth is projected at 7.6% per year, surpassing the Swiss market average but not reaching high-growth benchmarks.
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 OM:HMS OM:STOR B and SWX:ARBN.
