The Swedish market has been experiencing notable growth, mirroring the broader trends seen across Europe where major stock indexes have posted strong gains amid hopes for interest rate cuts. In this context, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly compelling, as it often signals confidence from those closest to the business and aligns well with current positive economic sentiment.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Sweden
Overview: EQT AB (publ) is a global private equity firm specializing in private capital and real asset segments, with a market cap of SEK398.83 billion.
Operations: EQT AB (publ) generates revenue from its Central segment (€37.20 million), Real Assets segment (€878.70 million), and Private Capital segment (€1.28 billion).
Insider Ownership: 30.9%
EQT has shown significant earnings growth of 384.2% over the past year and is forecast to grow its earnings by 56.8% annually, outpacing the Swedish market's expected growth. Despite substantial insider selling in the last quarter, EQT remains active in strategic M&A discussions, including potential acquisitions like Compass Education and Aavas Financiers. The company also initiated a share buyback program to optimize its capital structure, indicating confidence in its long-term value creation strategy.
Overview: Nolato AB (publ) develops, manufactures, and sells plastic, silicone, and thermoplastic elastomer products for various sectors including medical technology, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, telecoms, automotive, hygiene, and other industrial markets globally with a market cap of SEK14.47 billion.
Operations: Nolato's revenue segments include Medical Solutions, which generated SEK5.34 billion.
Insider Ownership: 28.9%
Nolato, trading at 45.8% below its estimated fair value, has seen insider buying recently, though not in substantial volumes. Earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 23.17% per year, outpacing the Swedish market's growth rate of 16.1%. Despite a low future Return on Equity (14.6%) and an unstable dividend track record, Nolato's revenue is expected to grow faster than the market at 5.9% annually. Recent earnings reports show steady improvement in net income and EPS compared to last year.
Overview: Surgical Science Sweden AB (publ) develops and markets virtual reality simulators for evidence-based medical training globally, with a market cap of SEK6.45 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from two primary segments: Industry/OEM at SEK387.52 million and Educational Products at SEK454.50 million.
Insider Ownership: 26.6%
Surgical Science Sweden, trading at 63.5% below its fair value estimate, is poised for significant earnings growth at 27.6% per year, outpacing the Swedish market's 16.1%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 16.5% annually, faster than the market's 1.1%. Despite a low future Return on Equity of 6%, the company benefits from high insider ownership and recently announced Tom Englund as its new CEO starting October 2024, signaling strong leadership continuity and potential strategic growth initiatives.
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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:EQT OM:NOLA B and OM:SUS.
