As Asian markets navigate a landscape of cautious optimism amid ongoing trade discussions and monetary policy adjustments, investors are increasingly focused on companies that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth. In this context, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the company's operations, aligning management interests with shareholder value.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Asia
Overview: Hyosung Heavy Industries Corporation manufactures and sells heavy electrical equipment in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩5.18 trillion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include Heavy Industry, generating ₩3.80 trillion, and Construction, contributing ₩1.77 trillion.
Insider Ownership: 16.4%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 28.1% p.a.
Hyosung Heavy Industries shows promise with earnings forecasted to grow significantly at 28.1% annually, outpacing the Korean market's 20.6%. Despite slower revenue growth projected at 9.6%, it remains above the market average of 7.4%. The stock is trading at a substantial discount of 48.6% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Recent events include an AGM addressing key appointments and financial approvals, indicating active corporate governance and strategic planning efforts.
Overview: Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Co., Ltd operates in the auto parts, Internet games, and cloud data sectors both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥58.98 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue through its operations in the auto parts, Internet games, and cloud data sectors across both domestic and international markets.
Insider Ownership: 10.4%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 37.2% p.a.
Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Ltd. is trading at 38.8% below its estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation. Earnings are expected to grow significantly at 37.17% annually, outpacing the Chinese market's growth of 23.7%. Recent earnings results show a strong performance with revenue reaching CNY 8.14 billion and net income of CNY 1.35 billion for Q1 2025, doubling from the previous year, despite forecasted low return on equity and large one-off items impacting quality earnings.
Overview: Rakuten Group, Inc. operates in e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications sectors both in Japan and internationally with a market cap of approximately ¥1.91 trillion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include Mobile at ¥440.70 billion, Fin Tech at ¥820.42 billion, and Internet Services at ¥1.28 trillion.
Insider Ownership: 12%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 64.9% p.a.
Rakuten Group is trading at 74.2% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. The company is expected to become profitable within three years, with earnings projected to grow 64.95% annually, surpassing the Japanese market's average revenue growth of 4.1%. Despite a forecasted low return on equity of 12.1%, recent board meetings discussed merging several subsidiaries into Rakuten by January 2026, potentially streamlining operations and enhancing growth prospects.
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 KOSE:A298040 SZSE:002602 and TSE:4755.
