Undiscovered Gems in Japan 3 Small Caps with Strong Fundamentals

Japan’s stock markets have shown modest gains recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index rising 0.8% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.2%. Amid this backdrop, small-cap stocks in Japan are attracting attention as potential investment opportunities due to their strong fundamentals and resilience in a fluctuating market. In identifying good stocks, especially within the small-cap segment, key factors include robust financial health, growth potential, and adaptability to changing economic conditions. This article will explore three such Japanese small-cap companies that stand out for their solid fundamentals and promising outlooks.

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%	★★★★★★
Nitto Fuji Flour MillingLtd	0.80%	6.26%	4.41%	★★★★★★
Central Forest Group	NA	7.05%	14.29%	★★★★★★
Kanda HoldingsLtd	30.47%	4.35%	18.02%	★★★★★★
Ad-Sol Nissin	NA	4.02%	7.90%	★★★★★★
Techno Smart	NA	6.07%	-0.57%	★★★★★★
Maezawa Kasei Industries	0.81%	2.01%	18.42%	★★★★★★
Nikko	31.99%	4.24%	-8.75%	★★★★★☆
AJIS	0.69%	0.07%	-12.44%	★★★★★☆
Nippon Sharyo	61.34%	-1.68%	-17.07%	★★★★☆☆

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

Token (TSE:1766)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Token Corporation operates as a construction company in Japan with a market cap of ¥155.95 billion.

Operations: Token Corporation generates revenue primarily from its Real Estate Rental Business (¥207.90 billion) and Construction Business (¥131.49 billion).

Earnings for Token grew by 70.7% over the past year, outpacing the Consumer Durables industry at -2.8%. With no debt for the last five years and high-quality earnings, Token is in a strong financial position. The company repurchased shares this year, indicating confidence in its future prospects. Earnings are forecast to grow at 9.78% annually, showcasing potential for sustained growth.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Token's performance by reading our health report here.

• Assess Token's past performance with our detailed historical performance reports.

Torii Pharmaceutical (TSE:4551)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products in Japan with a market cap of ¥101.48 billion.

Operations: Torii Pharmaceutical generates revenue primarily from the sale of pharmaceutical products in Japan. The company has a market cap of ¥101.48 billion.

Torii Pharmaceutical, a small but promising player in Japan's pharmaceutical sector, has seen its earnings grow by 65% over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry's 8.6%. The company is debt-free and has maintained this status for five years. Additionally, it boasts high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow. Despite these strengths, future projections indicate a potential average annual decline of 1% in earnings over the next three years.

• Click here and access our complete health analysis report to understand the dynamics of Torii Pharmaceutical.

• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Torii Pharmaceutical's's past performance.

Nippon Air conditioning Services (TSE:4658)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Nippon Air Conditioning Services Co., Ltd. (TSE:4658) specializes in providing comprehensive air conditioning maintenance and renewal construction services, with a market cap of ¥36.24 billion.

Operations: The company's primary revenue stream comes from maintenance services and renewal construction, generating ¥59.94 billion.

Nippon Air Conditioning Services, a promising small-cap, has shown robust performance with earnings growth of 51.5% over the past year, outpacing the Commercial Services industry’s 5.9%. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio improved from 9.8 to 5.4 over five years, signaling prudent financial management. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.1x below the JP market average of 13.5x and expected annual earnings growth of 5.65%, it seems well-positioned for future gains.

• Take a closer look at Nippon Air conditioning Services' potential here in our health report.

• Gain insights into Nippon Air conditioning Services' past trends and performance with our Past report.

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