Discovering Japan's Undiscovered Gems in September 2024
As Japan's stock markets show mixed performance, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining slightly and the broader TOPIX Index experiencing a slight decline, investors are keenly observing how economic indicators and policy expectations will shape opportunities in the small-cap sector. With interest rate adjustments on the horizon and currency fluctuations impacting exporters, identifying strong stocks requires careful consideration of their resilience to these macroeconomic factors. In this environment, a good stock is one that demonstrates robust fundamentals, adaptability to market changes, and potential for growth despite broader economic uncertainties.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Japan
Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ryoyu Systems | NA | 1.08% | 8.08% | ★★★★★★ |
Intelligent Wave | NA | 6.92% | 15.18% | ★★★★★★ |
QuickLtd | 0.73% | 9.61% | 14.56% | ★★★★★★ |
Kanda HoldingsLtd | 30.47% | 4.35% | 18.02% | ★★★★★★ |
Denyo | 3.49% | 4.30% | 3.66% | ★★★★★☆ |
GakkyushaLtd | 23.64% | 5.03% | 18.56% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank | 139.93% | 2.20% | -0.27% | ★★★★☆☆ |
GENOVA | 0.93% | 33.82% | 30.22% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Nippon Sharyo | 61.34% | -1.68% | -17.07% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Yukiguni Maitake | 170.63% | -6.51% | -39.66% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.
Tsuburaya Fields Holdings
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc., with a market cap of ¥147.02 billion, operates in the content-related businesses in Japan.
Operations: The company's primary revenue streams are derived from the PS Business Segment, generating ¥120.91 billion, and the Content & Digital Business Segment, contributing ¥15.80 billion.
Tsuburaya Fields Holdings, a lesser-known player in Japan's entertainment sector, has shown impressive financial health. Trading at 59.9% below its estimated fair value and with a debt-to-equity ratio reduced from 40.4% to 24.5% over five years, the company is positioned well financially. Its earnings growth of 20.9% last year outpaced the Leisure industry’s average of 8.6%, indicating robust performance and potential for future gains in this niche market segment.
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MODEC
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: MODEC, Inc. is a general contractor specializing in the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of floating production systems globally with a market cap of ¥206.63 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue through the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of floating production systems. It has a market cap of ¥206.63 billion.
MODEC has shown impressive earnings growth, with a 375.8% increase over the past year, outperforming the Energy Services industry’s 23.6%. The company recently raised its earnings guidance for 2024, projecting revenue of US$4.3 million and operating profit of US$290,000. Additionally, MODEC announced an interim dividend increase to ¥30 per share from ¥10 per share. A strategic alliance with Terra Drone aims to enhance drone inspection technology for FPSOs, potentially tripling inspection efficiency and reducing costs significantly.
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Financial Partners GroupLtd
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Financial Partners Group Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of financial products and services in Japan and has a market cap of ¥195.23 billion.
Operations: Financial Partners Group Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its diverse financial products and services offered in Japan. The company reported a market cap of ¥195.23 billion, indicating its significant presence in the financial sector.
Financial Partners Group Ltd. has seen its debt to equity ratio improve from 309.6% to 266.8% over five years, yet the current net debt to equity ratio is still high at 228.7%. The company reported a notable earnings growth of 55.9% last year, outpacing the Diversified Financial industry’s growth of 24.9%. Recently, it revised its consolidated earnings guidance for fiscal year-end September 2024, projecting net sales of ¥99.5 billion and operating income of ¥25.6 billion
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