In recent weeks, European markets have experienced volatility, largely driven by fresh U.S. trade tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties, despite encouraging economic updates early in the period. As investors navigate these turbulent waters, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer a unique appeal; their strong internal commitment often aligns management interests with those of shareholders, potentially providing stability and confidence in uncertain times.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Europe
Overview: CVC Capital Partners plc is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in various investment strategies including middle market secondaries, infrastructure, and credit, with a market cap of €20.32 billion.
Operations: The firm's revenue is primarily derived from its Private Equity segment at €861.04 million, followed by Credit at €135.64 million, Secondaries at €94.99 million, and Infrastructure at €89.56 million.
Insider Ownership: 20.2%
Return On Equity Forecast: 53% (2027 estimate)
CVC Capital Partners, a European growth company with high insider ownership, has seen significant revenue growth of €1.57 billion in 2024 from €994.72 million the previous year. Despite lower profit margins and high debt levels, its earnings are expected to grow significantly faster than the Dutch market over the next three years. CVC is actively involved in potential acquisitions and mergers, indicating strategic expansion efforts across various sectors in Europe and Asia.
Overview: Floridienne S.A. operates through its subsidiaries in the chemicals, gourmet food, and life sciences sectors both in Belgium and internationally, with a market cap of €646.47 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue from its Food segment (€150.05 million), Chemicals Division (€39.25 million), and Life Sciences Division (€409.99 million).
Insider Ownership: 19.3%
Return On Equity Forecast: N/A (2027 estimate)
Floridienne, a European company with substantial insider ownership, is projected to experience significant earnings growth of 48.22% annually over the next three years, outpacing the Belgian market's 14.5%. Despite facing challenges with profit margins declining from 1.4% to 0.3%, its revenue growth forecast of 13.7% per year surpasses the local market average of 6.7%. Recent financial results have been affected by large one-off items impacting earnings quality.
Overview: F-Secure Oyj is a cybersecurity company operating in Finland and internationally, with a market cap of €310.92 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue from its Consumer Security segment, amounting to €146.26 million.
Insider Ownership: 37%
Return On Equity Forecast: 34% (2027 estimate)
F-Secure Oyj, with strong insider ownership, is positioned for growth in the European market. The company reported full-year sales of €146.26 million, up from €130.37 million, though net income slightly decreased to €21.07 million. Earnings are forecast to grow at 13.5% per year, surpassing the Finnish market's 11.4%. Despite high debt levels and moderate revenue growth expectations of 4.7%, it trades below fair value and analysts anticipate a stock price increase of 33.4%.
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 ENXTAM:CVC ENXTBR:FLOB and HLSE:FSECURE.
