Over the last 7 days, the Canadian market has risen by 1.4%, contributing to an impressive 24% increase over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 15% annually in the coming years. In this thriving environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal strong alignment between management and shareholders' interests, potentially enhancing long-term value creation.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Canada
Overview: Colliers International Group Inc. offers commercial real estate and investment management services to corporate and institutional clients across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific with a market cap of CA$10.38 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its operations in the Americas ($2.59 billion), followed by Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA) ($734.93 million), Asia Pacific ($614.55 million), and its Investment Management segment ($496.42 million).
Insider Ownership: 14.1%
Revenue Growth Forecast: 11% p.a.
Colliers International Group demonstrates strong growth potential, with earnings forecasted to grow significantly at 20.8% annually, outpacing the Canadian market. Recent financial results show a notable turnaround with net income of US$36.72 million in Q2 2024 compared to a loss the previous year. However, insider activity has been mixed, with substantial selling over the past three months and no significant buying recently. Revenue is expected to grow between 8-13%, reflecting recent acquisitions.
Overview: goeasy Ltd. operates in Canada, offering non-prime leasing and lending services through its brands easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare, with a market cap of CA$3.14 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from its Easyfinancial segment, contributing CA$1.24 billion, and its Easyhome segment, which adds CA$154.10 million.
Insider Ownership: 21.2%
Revenue Growth Forecast: 31.6% p.a.
goeasy shows promising growth prospects, with earnings forecasted to grow at 17.1% annually and revenue expected to increase by 31.6% per year, surpassing Canadian market averages. The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, although insider activity has been mixed recently with more buying than selling. Recent board appointments bring valuable expertise in business transformation, potentially supporting goeasy's growth trajectory despite its current debt challenges.
Overview: Artemis Gold Inc. is a gold development company that specializes in identifying, acquiring, and developing gold properties, with a market cap of CA$3.22 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments are currently not specified in monetary terms.
Insider Ownership: 29.9%
Revenue Growth Forecast: 45.9% p.a.
Artemis Gold is advancing its Blackwater Mine project, now over 95% complete, with first gold pour expected late Q4 2024. Despite recent wildfire disruptions and increased construction costs, the project remains fully funded. Artemis trades significantly below estimated fair value and anticipates high revenue growth of 45.9% annually, outpacing the Canadian market. Although current earnings are negative, profitability is expected within three years, supported by accelerated commissioning efforts at Blackwater.
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Companies discussed in this article include TSX:CIGI TSX:GSY and TSXV:ARTG.
