Spotlight On 3 Japanese Growth Stocks With At Least 14% Insider Ownership

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Amidst a backdrop of marginal weekly losses for Japan's Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices, the Japanese market remains a focal point for investors closely watching the Bank of Japan's hints at potential interest rate hikes. This cautious approach by the central bank reflects broader economic uncertainties, setting a complex stage for evaluating investment opportunities in growth-oriented companies with substantial insider ownership. High insider ownership can be indicative of leadership confidence in the company’s future prospects, an important consideration under current market conditions.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Japan

Name

Insider Ownership

Earnings Growth

SHIFT (TSE:3697)

35.5%

27.2%

Hottolink (TSE:3680)

27%

57.3%

Medley (TSE:4480)

34.1%

23.4%

Micronics Japan (TSE:6871)

15.3%

39.5%

Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd (TSE:3498)

35.5%

44.6%

ExaWizards (TSE:4259)

24.8%

84.3%

Money Forward (TSE:3994)

21.4%

63.5%

Soiken Holdings (TSE:2385)

19.8%

118.4%

Soracom (TSE:147A)

17.2%

59.1%

freee K.K (TSE:4478)

24%

78.8%

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Token

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Token Corporation, a construction company based in Japan, operates with a market capitalization of approximately ¥148.82 billion.

Operations: The company's operations primarily focus on construction activities within Japan.

Insider Ownership: 14.5%

Token Corporation, a Japanese company, is set to see its earnings grow by 27% annually, outpacing the local market's 8.9%. However, its revenue growth at 5.2% per year is modest compared to high-growth benchmarks and profit margins have dipped from last year's 2.5% to 1.6%. Despite not being top in insider ownership dynamics, it maintains a steady dividend yield of 2.26%. No recent insider trading activity has been reported as of the latest quarter ending March 2024.

TSE:1766 Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024
TSE:1766 Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

Avant Group

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Avant Group Corporation operates in the sector of accounting, business intelligence, and outsourcing services with a market capitalization of ¥48.72 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its involvement in accounting, business intelligence, and outsourcing services.

Insider Ownership: 35%

Avant Group, trading at 64.5% below its estimated fair value, is positioned for robust growth with earnings expected to increase by 21.77% annually over the next three years. This growth rate surpasses Japan's market average significantly. Although revenue growth projections of 15.5% per year do not meet the high-growth benchmark of 20%, they still outpace the broader Japanese market's forecast of 4.4%. Recently, Avant announced a share buyback program aimed at enhancing shareholder value, committing ¥1 billion to repurchase shares by November 2024.

TSE:3836 Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024
TSE:3836 Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

Tri Chemical Laboratories

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Tri Chemical Laboratories Inc., with a market cap of ¥143.96 billion, specializes in producing chemical products used in various applications including semiconductors, coatings, optical fibers, solar cells, and compound semiconductors.

Operations: The company generates its revenue from the production of chemical products used in semiconductors, coatings, optical fibers, solar cells, and compound semiconductors.

Insider Ownership: 17.4%

Tri Chemical Laboratories is valued at 22.8% below its fair value, indicating potential for market correction. The company's earnings are set to expand by 30.78% annually over the next three years, outpacing the Japanese market significantly. Despite a high volatility in share price recently and a dip in profit margins from 35% to 22%, revenue growth is robust at 25.5% per year. Additionally, consistent dividend payments and positive corporate guidance suggest steady financial management amidst aggressive growth targets.

TSE:4369 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024
TSE:4369 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

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Companies discussed in this article include TSE:1766TSE:3836 and TSE:4369.

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