As the Australian market faces a turbulent period with the ASX 200 futures indicating a further downturn and global economic uncertainties affecting local indices, investors are keenly observing how these challenges will impact growth stocks. In such volatile times, companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal confidence from those who know the business best, making them worthy of consideration for those navigating this unpredictable landscape.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Australia

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Australian Ethical Investment

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Australian Ethical Investment Ltd is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of A$645.36 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its funds management segment, which accounts for A$110.80 million.

Insider Ownership: 21.8%

Australian Ethical Investment's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 25% per year, outpacing the Australian market average. Revenue growth is expected at 10.8% annually, faster than the market but below high-growth benchmarks. The company's Return on Equity is projected to be very high in three years, indicating strong profitability potential. Recent earnings showed a substantial increase with net income rising to A$9.61 million from A$6.32 million year-on-year, reflecting robust financial performance despite one-off items impacting results.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Australian Ethical Investment's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Australian Ethical Investment's shares may be trading at a premium.

Dropsuite

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Dropsuite Limited operates a global cloud-based software platform and has a market cap of A$404.69 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from the provision of backup services, totaling A$41.17 million.

Insider Ownership: 18.2%

Dropsuite Limited is experiencing significant growth, with revenue forecasted to increase at 19.3% annually, surpassing the Australian market average of 5.9%. However, its recent earnings report showed a decline in net income to A$0.829 million from A$1.58 million year-on-year, indicating challenges in profit margins which fell from 5.2% to 2%. The company is set for acquisition by NinjaOne Australia Pty Ltd for approximately A$410 million pending shareholder approval, highlighting its strategic value despite current profitability concerns.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Dropsuite with our detailed analytical future growth report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Dropsuite's share price might be on the expensive side.

Kogan.com

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Kogan.com Ltd is an online retailer based in Australia with a market capitalization of A$463.20 million.

Operations: Kogan.com Ltd's revenue segments include A$9.96 million from Mighty Ape in Australia, A$309.36 million from Kogan Parent in Australia, A$124.88 million from Mighty Ape in New Zealand, and A$40.02 million from Kogan Parent in New Zealand.

Insider Ownership: 20.9%

Kogan.com exhibits strong growth prospects, with earnings expected to increase significantly by 38.1% annually over the next three years, outpacing the Australian market. Despite a slight decrease in profit margins from 1.4% to 0.4%, recent insider buying indicates confidence in future performance. The company trades at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value and reported improved half-year sales of A$272.73 million, up from A$248.2 million, alongside net income growth to A$10.33 million year-on-year.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Kogan.com's earnings growth report.
• The analysis detailed in our Kogan.com valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

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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 ASX:AEF ASX:DSE and ASX:KGN.

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