Examining 3 Top Canadian Growth Companies With Insider Ownership And A Minimum 15% Earnings Increase
Amidst a backdrop of shifting economic indicators and mixed signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Canadian market continues to navigate through uncertain waters influenced by both domestic and international events. In this environment, examining growth companies with substantial insider ownership can offer investors insights into firms where leadership has a vested interest in driving and sustaining performance, particularly when these companies also demonstrate robust earnings growth.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Canada
Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
goeasy (TSX:GSY) | 21.7% | 15.9% |
Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) | 19% | 51.6% |
Rivalry (TSXV:RVLY) | 11.7% | 61.8% |
Payfare (TSX:PAY) | 15% | 63.7% |
Allied Gold (TSX:AAUC) | 22.4% | 71.9% |
ROK Resources (TSXV:ROK) | 16.6% | 135.9% |
Lion Electric (TSX:LEV) | 12% | 64.3% |
Artemis Gold (TSXV:ARTG) | 31.8% | 58.9% |
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) | 13.1% | 36.4% |
UGE International (TSXV:UGE) | 35.4% | 57.8% |
Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Colliers International Group
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Colliers International Group Inc. operates globally, offering commercial real estate professional and investment management services, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$7.72 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue across several regions with CA$2.53 billion from the Americas, CA$616.58 million from the Asia Pacific, and CA$730.10 million from Europe, the Middle East & Africa, alongside CA$489.23 million from its investment management services.
Insider Ownership: 14.2%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 36% p.a.
Colliers International Group, despite trading 61.9% below its estimated fair value, shows promising growth with a significant forecasted earnings increase of 36% per year. However, the company's revenue growth at 7.2% annually is slower compared to more aggressive market benchmarks. Recent financials indicate a strong rebound with first-quarter sales reaching US$1 billion and net income at US$12.66 million, recovering from a previous loss. The firm has also been active in financing activities to bolster future acquisitions and growth initiatives, highlighted by a recent equity offering raising approximately US$300 million.
goeasy
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: goeasy Ltd., operating under the easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare brands, offers non-prime leasing and lending services in Canada with a market capitalization of approximately CA$3.09 billion.
Operations: The company generates its revenue through non-prime leasing and lending services across three brands, specifically easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare in Canada.
Insider Ownership: 21.7%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 15.9% p.a.
goeasy Ltd., a notable player in the Canadian market, has demonstrated robust growth with a significant increase in net income from CAD 140.16 million to CAD 247.9 million year-over-year as of December 2023. The company's strong performance is reflected in its high insider ownership, aligning management’s interests with shareholders. However, despite these strengths, goeasy faces challenges with debt levels not well covered by operating cash flow and dividends not adequately covered by cash flows. Recent strategic moves include a US$400 million senior unsecured notes offering aimed at refinancing efforts, showcasing proactive financial management amidst its rapid growth trajectory.
Artemis Gold
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Artemis Gold Inc. is a gold development company engaged in the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties, with a market capitalization of approximately CA$1.96 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments are not specified in the provided text.
Insider Ownership: 31.8%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 58.9% p.a.
Artemis Gold, a growth-oriented company with high insider ownership, is advancing its Blackwater Mine project in British Columbia. Despite a recent increase in net loss to CAD 6.65 million for Q1 2024, the project remains on budget and on schedule for its first gold pour in late 2024. The construction progress stands at about 73%, with significant infrastructure developments completed. Artemis's strategic focus includes expanding production capacity significantly by advancing phases of operation, funded from future operating cash flows.
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Companies discussed in this article include TSX:CIGI TSX:GSY and TSXV:ARTG.
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