Undiscovered Gems in Japan with Strong Potential September 2024

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Japan's stock markets have shown resilience, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 0.7% and the broader TOPIX Index up 1.0% by the end of August, recovering from earlier volatility triggered by a Bank of Japan rate hike and U.S. growth concerns. This backdrop presents an opportune moment to explore lesser-known stocks that may offer strong potential in such a dynamic environment. Identifying promising stocks often involves looking at companies that are well-positioned to benefit from prevailing economic conditions, exhibit robust fundamentals, and demonstrate innovative capabilities within their sectors.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Japan

Name

Debt To Equity

Revenue Growth

Earnings Growth

Health Rating

QuickLtd

0.73%

9.61%

14.56%

★★★★★★

Kanda HoldingsLtd

30.47%

4.35%

18.02%

★★★★★★

NPR-Riken

15.31%

10.00%

44.55%

★★★★★☆

Kondotec

11.75%

6.85%

2.62%

★★★★★☆

Toho

82.16%

1.83%

47.38%

★★★★★☆

Marusan Securities

5.33%

1.01%

10.00%

★★★★★☆

Kappa Create

74.42%

-0.45%

3.62%

★★★★★☆

YagiLtd

32.86%

-9.57%

-0.12%

★★★★☆☆

Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank

139.93%

2.20%

-0.27%

★★★★☆☆

Hakuto

56.93%

8.02%

27.72%

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 750 stocks from our Japanese Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

WELLNEO SUGAR

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: WELLNEO SUGAR Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells sugar and other food products primarily in Japan, with a market cap of ¥73.07 billion.

Operations: WELLNEO SUGAR generates revenue primarily from its sugar segment, amounting to ¥87.54 billion. The company also reports a segment adjustment of ¥6.68 billion.

Earnings for WELLNEO SUGAR surged 110% last year, outpacing the food industry’s 27.5%. The company is trading at 52.9% below its fair value estimate and has more cash than total debt, indicating a solid financial position. Notably, the debt-to-equity ratio increased from 2.6 to 11.3 over five years, reflecting strategic leverage use. Upcoming mergers with Nissin Sugar and ITOCHU Sugar will transition it from a holding company to an operating entity by October 2024.

TSE:2117 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
TSE:2117 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Toukei Computer

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Toukei Computer Co., Ltd. engages in the system design, development, and operation of solutions for various industries and businesses in Japan, with a market cap of ¥79.19 billion.

Operations: Toukei Computer generates revenue primarily from Information Processing and Software Development (¥17.48 billion) and Equipment Sales Business (¥2.18 billion), with additional income from Leasing operations (¥342.21 million).