Swiss Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On SIX Swiss Exchange July 2024
editorial-team@simplywallst.com (Simply Wall St)
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Amidst a generally weak performance in the Swiss market, with concerns about future interest rate decisions impacting investor sentiment, there remains a keen interest in identifying robust investment opportunities. Companies with high insider ownership often attract attention as they can signal strong confidence from those closest to the business, potentially offering stability in uncertain times.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland
Overview: Partners Group Holding AG is a global private equity firm engaged in direct, secondary, and primary investments across various sectors including equity, real estate, infrastructure, and debt, with a market capitalization of CHF 29.81 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from several segments: private equity (CHF 1.17 billion), infrastructure (CHF 379.20 million), private credit (CHF 211.30 million), and real estate (CHF 186.90 million).
Insider Ownership: 17.1%
Return On Equity Forecast: 52% (2026 estimate)
Partners Group Holding AG, a Swiss private equity firm, is navigating mixed financial waters with its revenue forecast to grow at 14% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 4.4%. However, its earnings growth of 13.6% per year, though above the market average of 8.4%, isn't considered significantly high. The firm recently completed a CHF 300 million fixed-income offering and is exploring strategic options for Formosa Solar Renewable Power Co., potentially valuing the business up to US$400 million.
Overview: Sonova Holding AG is a company that specializes in producing and distributing hearing care solutions across various global regions, with a market capitalization of CHF 16.71 billion.
Operations: Sonova's revenue is primarily generated from two segments: Hearing Instruments, which brought in CHF 3.36 billion, and Cochlear Implants, contributing CHF 282.40 million.
Insider Ownership: 17.7%
Return On Equity Forecast: 26% (2027 estimate)
Sonova Holding AG, a Swiss company specializing in hearing care solutions, is positioned for steady growth with its revenue forecasted to increase by 7.1% annually, surpassing the Swiss market's 4.4% growth rate. Although its annual earnings growth of 9.9% exceeds the market's 8.4%, it remains below significant levels. The firm reported a robust net income of CHF 609.5 million on sales of CHF 3,626.9 million for FY2024 and maintains high insider ownership without recent substantial trading activity, despite carrying a high level of debt and trading at 39.8% below estimated fair value.
Overview: Straumann Holding AG specializes in providing tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions globally, with a market capitalization of approximately CHF 17.97 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from its operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa (CHF 1.17 billion), followed by North America (CHF 793.05 million), Asia Pacific (CHF 451.27 million), and Latin America (CHF 265.82 million).
Insider Ownership: 32.7%
Return On Equity Forecast: 24% (2026 estimate)
Straumann Holding AG, a Swiss dental implant manufacturer, demonstrates potential with its earnings forecast to grow by 20.9% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 8.4%. Despite this promising growth and trading at 7.4% below estimated fair value, its profit margins have declined from last year's 18.7% to 10.2%. The company has maintained high insider ownership and has been active in global conferences, suggesting strong market engagement and leadership visibility.
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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 SWX:PGHN SWX:SOON and SWX:STMN.
