3 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership On SIX Swiss Exchange Delivering Up To 50% ROE

Swiss stocks stayed firm throughout Thursday's trading session, buoyed by sustained buying as investors reacted to positive earnings updates. The benchmark SMI gained 47.40 points or 0.4%, closing at $11,946.66, with notable performances from companies like Swiss Re and Zurich Insurance Group. In the context of a stable market with strong earnings reports, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly rewarding for investors seeking robust returns on equity (ROE).

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Stadler Rail (SWX:SRAIL)	14.5%	23.4%
VAT Group (SWX:VACN)	10.2%	21.2%
Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)	32.7%	20.9%
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)	11.4%	14.3%
Temenos (SWX:TEMN)	17.4%	14.7%
LEM Holding (SWX:LEHN)	34.5%	9.9%
Sonova Holding (SWX:SOON)	17.7%	11%
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)	20.7%	84.7%
Arbonia (SWX:ARBN)	28.8%	80%
SHL Telemedicine (SWX:SHLTN)	17.9%	96.2%

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We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Partners Group Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Partners Group Holding AG is a private equity firm specializing in direct, secondary, and primary investments across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and debt with a market cap of CHF33.15 billion.

Operations: Partners Group Holding AG generates revenue from several segments: CHF1.17 billion from Private Equity, CHF379.20 million from Infrastructure, CHF211.30 million from Private Credit, and CHF186.90 million from Real Estate.

Insider Ownership: 17.1%

Return On Equity Forecast: 50% (2026 estimate)

Partners Group Holding, a Swiss private equity firm, is experiencing moderate earnings growth of 13.6% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 8%. Despite high insider ownership and substantial return on equity forecasted at 50.3%, the company faces challenges with its dividend sustainability and high debt levels. Recent M&A discussions indicate potential sales of several energy sector assets valued in billions, which could impact overall financial health and strategic direction.

• Dive into the specifics of Partners Group Holding here with our thorough growth forecast report.

• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Partners Group Holding is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

SWX:PGHN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

Sonova Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sonova Holding AG manufactures and sells hearing care solutions for adults and children across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, with a market cap of CHF17.69 billion.

Operations: Sonova's revenue segments include CHF3.36 billion from Hearing Instruments and CHF282.40 million from Cochlear Implants.

Insider Ownership: 17.7%

Return On Equity Forecast: 29% (2027 estimate)

Sonova Holding, a Swiss hearing care solutions provider, is forecast to achieve annual earnings growth of 11.01%, outpacing the Swiss market's 8%. Despite this, revenue growth is expected to be moderate at 7.4% annually. The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and shows strong relative value compared to peers. However, high debt levels could pose financial challenges despite an impressive forecasted return on equity of 28.9% in three years.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Sonova Holding's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.

• Our valuation report here indicates Sonova Holding may be undervalued.

SWX:SOON Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

Straumann Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Straumann Holding AG, with a market cap of CHF19.70 billion, provides tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions worldwide.

Operations: Straumann Holding AG generates revenue from several regions: CHF1.17 billion from Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), CHF793.05 million from North America (NAM), CHF451.27 million from Asia Pacific (APAC), and CHF265.82 million from Latin America (LATAM).

Insider Ownership: 32.7%

Return On Equity Forecast: 24% (2026 estimate)

Straumann Holding, a leader in dental implants, is forecast to achieve significant annual earnings growth of 20.93%, outpacing the Swiss market's 8%. Despite this, revenue growth is expected to be moderate at 9.6% per year. Recent financials show a decrease in profit margins from 18.7% to 10.2%. While insider trading activity has been minimal recently, high insider ownership aligns management interests with shareholders. The stock has shown high volatility over the past three months.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Straumann Holding's earnings growth report.

• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Straumann Holding's share price might be on the expensive side.

SWX:STMN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

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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.

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