SIX Swiss Exchange Showcases Three Top Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

Swiss stocks recently displayed robust performance, with the benchmark SMI index closing up by 0.95% amid widespread optimism about earnings and a favorable outlook on interest rates. In such a buoyant market environment, companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often signal strong confidence from those closest to the company's operations and future prospects.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Stadler Rail (SWX:SRAIL)	14.5%	23.1%
Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)	32.7%	20.8%
VAT Group (SWX:VACN)	10.2%	21.3%
Temenos (SWX:TEMN)	17.4%	14.7%
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)	11.4%	14.0%
Sonova Holding (SWX:SOON)	17.7%	9.9%
Partners Group Holding (SWX:PGHN)	17.1%	13.8%
SHL Telemedicine (SWX:SHLTN)	17.9%	96.2%
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)	20.7%	79.9%
Arbonia (SWX:ARBN)	28.8%	100.1%

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We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Partners Group Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Partners Group Holding AG is a global private equity firm that focuses on direct, secondary, and primary investments in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and debt, with a market capitalization of CHF 31.71 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from several segments: private equity contributes CHF 1.17 billion, real estate adds CHF 186.90 million, infrastructure accounts for CHF 379.20 million, and private credit brings in CHF 211.30 million.

Insider Ownership: 17.1%

Partners Group Holding AG, a Swiss private equity firm, demonstrates robust growth prospects with earnings and revenue forecasted to outpace the Swiss market at 13.8% and 14.1% per year respectively. Despite this, the company's dividend coverage is weak due to insufficient earnings and free cash flows. Additionally, while its return on equity is expected to be very high at 51%, it operates with a high level of debt which could pose financial risks. Recent strategic moves include considering the sale of Formosa Solar for up to US$400 million and completing a CHF 300 million fixed-income offering, highlighting active management and potential liquidity strategies.

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

• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Partners Group Holding's share price might be too optimistic.

SWX:PGHN Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Straumann Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Straumann Holding AG specializes in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions globally, with a market capitalization of approximately CHF 18.65 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is generated through sales in various regions: CHF 1.17 billion from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), CHF 793.05 million from North America (NAM), CHF 451.27 million from Asia Pacific (APAC), and CHF 265.82 million from Latin America (LATAM).

Insider Ownership: 32.7%

Straumann Holding AG, a key entity in the Swiss market, is trading at 6.1% below its estimated fair value with earnings projected to grow by 20.84% annually. Despite slower revenue growth at 9.8% per year compared to its historical performance, it still surpasses the Swiss market average of 4.5%. However, profit margins have declined from last year's 18.7% to 10.2%. The company's return on equity is expected to be robust at around 24%, indicating strong managerial efficiency and profitability in the coming years.

• Take a closer look at Straumann Holding's potential here in our earnings growth report.

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

SWX:STMN Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

VAT Group

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: VAT Group AG operates globally, specializing in the development, manufacture, and supply of vacuum valves, multi-valve units, vacuum modules, and edge-welded metal bellows with a market capitalization of CHF 15.51 billion.

Operations: VAT Group's revenue is primarily derived from its Valves segment, which generated CHF 782.74 million, and its Global Service segment, contributing CHF 172.87 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.2%

VAT Group AG, while not leading in Switzerland for growth companies with high insider ownership, shows promising prospects. Its earnings are forecast to increase by 21.3% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 8.3%. Revenue growth is expected at 16% per year, also above the market average of 4.5%. Additionally, a projected return on equity of 39.1% highlights significant managerial efficiency and potential profitability enhancements moving forward.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of VAT Group.

• Our valuation report unveils the possibility VAT Group's shares may be trading at a premium.

SWX:VACN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

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Companies discussed in this article include SWX:PGHN SWX:STMNSWX:VACN and .

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