Three Growth Companies On SIX Swiss Exchange With Insider Ownership As High As 32%

The Swiss market recently displayed resilience, closing moderately higher as investors reacted positively to regional trends and anticipated key economic reports, including upcoming data on Swiss inflation. Amid these conditions, understanding the significance of insider ownership can provide insights into a company's confidence and long-term commitment by its leaders, particularly in growth-oriented firms listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Switzerland

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Stadler Rail (SWX:SRAIL)	14.5%	23.1%
VAT Group (SWX:VACN)	10.2%	21.2%
Straumann Holding (SWX:STMN)	32.7%	20.9%
Swissquote Group Holding (SWX:SQN)	11.4%	14.0%
Temenos (SWX:TEMN)	17.4%	14.7%
Sonova Holding (SWX:SOON)	17.7%	9.9%
Leonteq (SWX:LEON)	12.7%	26.4%
SHL Telemedicine (SWX:SHLTN)	17.9%	96.2%
Sensirion Holding (SWX:SENS)	20.7%	79.9%
Arbonia (SWX:ARBN)	28.8%	100.1%

Click here to see the full list of 16 stocks from our Fast Growing SIX Swiss Exchange Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Sonova Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Sonova Holding AG is a company that specializes in the production and distribution of hearing care solutions for both adults and children across various regions including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, with a market capitalization of CHF 16.71 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived primarily from two segments: Cochlear Implants, generating CHF 282.40 million, and Hearing Instruments, which contributes CHF 3.36 billion.

Insider Ownership: 17.7%

Sonova Holding AG, a prominent name in the healthcare sector, reported robust full-year earnings with sales reaching CHF 3.63 billion and net income at CHF 609.5 million as of March 2024. Despite trading at 39.5% below its estimated fair value, Sonova's financial outlook shows promise with expected revenue growth outpacing the Swiss market at 7.1% annually and earnings growth projected at 9.9% per year. However, it is important to note that the company carries a high level of debt which could impact its future financial flexibility.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Sonova Holding with our detailed analytical future growth report.

• The analysis detailed in our Sonova Holding valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

SWX:SOON Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Straumann Holding

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Straumann Holding AG operates globally, offering tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions with a market capitalization of approximately CHF 17.97 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its operations in various regions: CHF 1.20 billion from general operations, CHF 451.27 million from sales in Asia Pacific, CHF 793.05 million from North America, CHF 265.82 million from Latin America, and CHF 1.17 billion from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Insider Ownership: 32.7%

Straumann Holding AG, while trading 8.4% below its fair value, shows promising forecasts with earnings expected to grow significantly at 20.9% annually, outpacing the Swiss market's 8.4%. However, the company faces challenges with a decline in profit margins from 18.7% to 10.2%, and high share price volatility recently observed. Despite these hurdles, Straumann's robust Return on Equity forecast at 24% signals strong managerial efficiency and potential for sustained growth amidst recent active participation in multiple international conferences.

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

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

SWX:STMN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

VAT Group

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: VAT Group AG specializes in developing, manufacturing, and supplying vacuum valves, multi-valve units, vacuum modules, and edge-welded metal bellows across various global markets including Switzerland, Europe, the US, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China and other parts of Asia; the company has a market capitalization of approximately CHF 15.16 billion.

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

Insider Ownership: 10.2%

VAT Group AG is positioned for robust growth with earnings projected to increase by 21.17% annually, significantly outstripping the Swiss market's 8.4%. Revenue is also expected to rise at a rate of 15.5% per year, surpassing the general market growth of 4.4%. Despite this promising outlook, revenue growth does not reach the high benchmark of 20% per year. The company recently engaged in key industry events, including a presentation at the Berenberg European Conference and its Q1 sales call, underscoring its active market presence and strategic communications efforts.

• Click here and access our complete growth analysis report to understand the dynamics of VAT Group.

• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that VAT Group is trading beyond its estimated value.

SWX:VACN Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Summing It All Up

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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:SOON SWX:STMN and SWX:VACN.

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