Euronext Paris Showcases Three Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

Amid a backdrop of political shifts and economic recalibrations, the French market has shown resilience with notable gains in major indices like the CAC 40. This environment sets a promising stage for growth companies, particularly those with high insider ownership, which often signals strong confidence in the company's future from those who know it best.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In France

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
VusionGroup (ENXTPA:VU)	13.5%	25.2%
Groupe OKwind Société anonyme (ENXTPA:ALOKW)	24.8%	30.8%
Adocia (ENXTPA:ADOC)	12.1%	59.8%
Icape Holding (ENXTPA:ALICA)	30.2%	26.1%
Arcure (ENXTPA:ALCUR)	21.4%	42.4%
La Française de l'Energie (ENXTPA:FDE)	20.1%	31.9%
S.M.A.I.O (ENXTPA:ALSMA)	17.3%	35.2%
Munic (ENXTPA:ALMUN)	29.4%	150%
MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)	16.4%	70.6%
OSE Immunotherapeutics (ENXTPA:OSE)	25.6%	5.9%

Click here to see the full list of 22 stocks from our Fast Growing Euronext Paris Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Exclusive Networks

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Exclusive Networks SA is a global cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure, with a market capitalization of approximately €1.97 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from three geographic segments: APAC (€420 million), EMEA (€4.04 billion), and the Americas (€689 million).

Insider Ownership: 13.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 28.4% p.a.

Exclusive Networks SA, a growth-oriented company in France, is experiencing substantial earnings growth, with forecasts indicating an annual increase of 28.44%. This growth rate surpasses the French market's average. However, its revenue growth at 14.4% per year, although above the national market rate of 5.7%, falls short of the 20% benchmark often associated with high-growth entities. Recent corporate actions include a significant auditor change to KPMG and a steady sales performance with slight year-on-year decline in Q1 2024 revenue to €393 million from €399 million.

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

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

ENXTPA:EXN Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Lectra

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Lectra SA offers industrial intelligence solutions across the fashion, automotive, and furniture sectors in various global regions, with a market capitalization of approximately €1.14 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its operations in the Americas and Asia-Pacific, with contributions of €170.33 million and €110.28 million respectively.

Insider Ownership: 19.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 28.6% p.a.

Lectra SA, a French growth company with high insider ownership, is trading at 31.8% below its estimated fair value, signaling potential undervaluation. The company's earnings are projected to grow significantly by 28.6% annually, outpacing the French market's average of 10.9%. Although its revenue growth rate of 11.3% per year exceeds the national average (5.7%), it does not meet the high-growth benchmark of 20%. Recent financial results showed a slight decline in net income and earnings per share in Q1 2024 compared to the previous year.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Lectra stock in this growth report.

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

ENXTPA:LSS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

VusionGroup

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: VusionGroup S.A. is a company that offers digitalization solutions for commerce across Europe, Asia, and North America, with a market capitalization of approximately €2.31 billion.

Operations: The primary revenue stream, generating €801.96 million, comes from installing and maintaining electronic shelf labels.

Insider Ownership: 13.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 25.2% p.a.

VusionGroup S.A. demonstrates robust growth potential, with earnings and revenue forecasted to outpace the French market significantly. Expected annual earnings growth is 25.2%, and revenue growth at 21.9% per year, both well above the national averages of 10.9% and 5.7%, respectively. Despite a highly volatile share price recently, the company's substantial profit increase last year and high forecasted Return on Equity suggest strong future performance. Recent events include significant earnings results reported in May with sales reaching €801.96 million up from €620.86 million year-over-year, underscoring its upward trajectory.

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

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

ENXTPA:VU Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

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Companies discussed in this article include ENXTPA:EXN ENXTPA:LSS and ENXTPA:VU.

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