As Sweden's Riksbank reduces borrowing costs and the European economy shows signs of recovery, investors are increasingly looking for growth opportunities in the Swedish market. High insider ownership often signals confidence from those closest to the company, making it a key factor to consider when evaluating potential growth stocks.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Sweden
Overview: BioArctic AB (publ) develops biological drugs for central nervous system disorders in Sweden and has a market cap of SEK15.35 billion.
Operations: Revenue from biotechnology amounts to SEK252.21 million.
Insider Ownership: 34%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 101% p.a.
BioArctic exhibits strong growth potential with high insider ownership, evidenced by a forecasted revenue growth of 39.5% annually and expected profitability within three years. Despite recent volatility, the stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value. Recent earnings show improved sales at SEK 49.84 million for Q2 2024, up from SEK 2.71 million a year ago, though net losses remain substantial. Key product advancements include exidavnemab's positive phase-1 results and Leqembi's approval in multiple countries for Alzheimer's treatment.
Overview: Fortnox AB (publ) offers financial and administrative software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, accounting firms, and organizations, with a market cap of SEK36.64 billion.
Operations: Revenue segments for Fortnox AB (publ) include Businesses (SEK378 million), Marketplaces (SEK160 million), Core Products (SEK734 million), Accounting Firms (SEK352 million), and Financial Services (SEK249 million).
Insider Ownership: 21.1%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 22.6% p.a.
Fortnox is a growth company with substantial insider ownership and strong earnings prospects. Insiders have been actively buying shares, reflecting confidence in the company's future. Recent earnings reports show significant revenue growth, with Q2 2024 sales at SEK 515 million compared to SEK 404 million a year ago. Earnings are forecast to grow at an annual rate of 22.6%, outpacing the Swedish market's average, while the stock trades below its estimated fair value by 23.4%.
Overview: HMS Networks AB (publ) provides products that enable industrial equipment to communicate and share information globally, with a market cap of SEK22.16 billion.
Operations: HMS Networks generates revenue primarily from its Wireless Communications Equipment segment, which accounted for SEK3.01 billion.
Insider Ownership: 12.6%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 29.6% p.a.
HMS Networks shows strong growth potential with earnings expected to grow 29.6% annually, outpacing the Swedish market's 16%. Revenue is forecast to rise by 16% per year, though profit margins have declined from 20.1% to 14%. Insiders have been buying more shares than selling in the past three months, indicating confidence. Recent earnings reports show Q2 sales at SEK 845 million compared to SEK 703 million last year, despite a drop in net income from SEK 116 million to SEK 34 million.
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Companies discussed in this article include OM:BIOA B OM:FNOX and OM:HMS.
