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West Holdings And 2 More Japanese Stocks Trading Below Estimated Value

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The Japanese stock market has seen significant gains recently, buoyed by dovish commentary from the Bank of Japan and optimism stemming from China's stimulus measures. This favorable environment presents an opportunity to explore stocks that are trading below their estimated value. In such a market, identifying undervalued stocks can be particularly rewarding as these investments may offer potential for growth when the broader economic conditions improve.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Japan

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Hagiwara Electric Holdings (TSE:7467)¥3425.00¥6718.0849%
Akatsuki (TSE:3932)¥2031.00¥3762.3446%
Kotobuki Spirits (TSE:2222)¥1760.00¥3434.7348.8%
Stella Chemifa (TSE:4109)¥4080.00¥8075.7349.5%
I-PEX (TSE:6640)¥1570.00¥2910.3646.1%
Pilot (TSE:7846)¥4452.00¥8866.8049.8%
Infomart (TSE:2492)¥315.00¥616.6948.9%
KeePer Technical Laboratory (TSE:6036)¥4100.00¥7835.4147.7%
NATTY SWANKY holdingsLtd (TSE:7674)¥3250.00¥6044.8346.2%
Nxera Pharma (TSE:4565)¥1216.00¥2370.7248.7%

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West Holdings (TSE:1407)

Overview: West Holdings Corporation, with a market cap of ¥110.89 billion, operates in the renewable energy sector both in Japan and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Revenue Segments (in millions of ¥):

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 41.5%

West Holdings is trading at ¥2,796, significantly below its estimated fair value of ¥4,776.79. Despite a slower revenue growth forecast of 17.7% annually compared to the 20% benchmark, it surpasses the Japanese market's average of 4.2%. Earnings are expected to grow substantially at 21.7% per year, outpacing the market's 8.7%. However, debt coverage by operating cash flow is inadequate and its dividend yield of 1.97% isn't well supported by free cash flows.

TSE:1407 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
TSE:1407 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

TORIDOLL Holdings (TSE:3397)

Overview: TORIDOLL Holdings Corporation, with a market cap of ¥326.90 billion, operates and manages restaurants in Japan and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: TORIDOLL Holdings generates revenue from three main segments: Marugame Seimen (¥118.26 billion), Overseas Business (¥97.12 billion), and Domestic Others (¥29.77 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 44.5%

TORIDOLL Holdings is trading at ¥3,741, well below its estimated fair value of ¥6,743.93. The company forecasts robust revenue growth of 10.6% annually and significant earnings expansion at 38.1% per year, surpassing the Japanese market averages. Recent guidance anticipates fiscal year revenue of ¥265 billion and a profit attributable to owners of ¥6.46 billion for FY2025. However, the forecasted return on equity remains modest at 11%.

TSE:3397 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
TSE:3397 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

Takara Bio (TSE:4974)

Overview: Takara Bio Inc. operates in the bioindustry, CDMO, and gene therapy sectors across Japan, China, Asia, the United States, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of approximately ¥125.83 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Drug Discovery segment, which amounts to ¥42.82 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 36.2%

Takara Bio is trading at ¥1,045, significantly below its estimated fair value of ¥1,639.05. The company's earnings are expected to grow substantially at 30.17% annually, outpacing the Japanese market average of 8.7%. Despite a decline in profit margins from last year and a low forecasted return on equity of 4.4%, Takara Bio's revenue growth projections and current undervaluation based on discounted cash flow analysis highlight its potential investment appeal in Japan's market.

TSE:4974 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
TSE:4974 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

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