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I'LL Explore Three Undiscovered Gems in Japan with Promising Potential

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Recent trends in the Japanese market have seen a retreat from record highs amid speculation of intervention to support the yen, affecting export-focused industries and investor sentiment towards Japanese assets. As investors navigate these shifts, uncovering stocks with promising potential involves looking beyond surface-level metrics to understand deeper market dynamics and company fundamentals in this evolving landscape.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Japan

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
ITOCHU-SHOKUHINNA-0.49%11.48%★★★★★★
System ResearchLtd13.69%10.06%14.89%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto KogyoNA1.22%-0.23%★★★★★★
KurimotoLtd17.04%3.22%19.20%★★★★★★
NJSNA4.22%1.83%★★★★★★
Techno SmartNA5.05%-2.17%★★★★★★
NPR-Riken13.26%6.00%32.17%★★★★★☆
GakkyushaLtd22.47%5.11%19.19%★★★★★☆
Marusan Securities5.16%0.97%11.87%★★★★★☆
Toyo Kanetsu K.K45.07%2.00%11.94%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 757 stocks from our Japanese Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

I'LL (TSE:3854)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: I'LL Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in system solutions with a market capitalization of ¥68.09 billion.

Operations: This company generates its revenue primarily through the sale of goods, consistently achieving a gross profit margin above 40% in recent years. Its cost of goods sold (COGS) typically constitutes a significant portion of revenue, with general and administrative expenses also forming a substantial part of operating costs.

I'LL Inc., a lesser-known Japanese entity, has demonstrated robust financial health and growth potential. Over the past year, earnings surged by 39.2%, outpacing the software industry's growth of 13.1%. This trend is expected to continue with forecasts predicting a 12.32% annual growth in earnings. Impressively, the company remains debt-free, having eradicated its debt from five years ago when the debt-to-equity ratio stood at 17.8%. With high-quality past earnings and no concerns over cash runway due to profitability, I'LL is poised for further success as it prepares to announce Q3 results on June 07, 2024.

TSE:3854 Debt to Equity as at Jul 2024
TSE:3854 Debt to Equity as at Jul 2024

I'LL (TSE:3854)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: I'LL Inc. is a Japanese company specializing in system solutions with a market capitalization of ¥68.09 billion.

Operations: This company generates its revenue primarily through the sale of goods, consistently achieving a gross profit margin above 40% in recent years. Its cost of goods sold (COGS) typically constitutes a significant portion of revenue, with general and administrative expenses also forming a substantial part of operating costs.

I'LL Inc., a lesser-known Japanese entity, has demonstrated robust financial health and growth potential. Over the past year, earnings surged by 39.2%, outpacing the software industry's growth of 13.1%. This trend is expected to continue with forecasts predicting a 12.32% annual growth in earnings. Impressively, the company remains debt-free, having eradicated its debt from five years ago when the debt-to-equity ratio stood at 17.8%. With high-quality past earnings and no concerns over cash runway due to profitability, I'LL is poised for further success as it prepares to announce Q3 results on June 07, 2024.

TSE:3854 Debt to Equity as at Jul 2024
TSE:3854 Debt to Equity as at Jul 2024

PKSHA Technology (TSE:3993)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: PKSHA Technology Inc. specializes in creating algorithmic solutions in Japan, with a market capitalization of ¥116.32 billion.

Operations: This company generates its revenue primarily through the sale of technological solutions, with a consistent gross profit margin averaging around 50% in recent years. The cost of goods sold (COGS) has steadily increased, reflecting the growing scale of its operations, yet it has managed to sustain a notable size of gross profit, indicating effective cost management relative to revenue growth.

PKSHA Technology, a lesser-known Japanese entity, has shown remarkable financial performance with a 109.7% earnings growth surpassing the industry's 13.1%. With earnings forecasted to grow at 28.8% annually, its robust free cash flow and debt levels well managed—more cash than debt—signal strong fiscal health. Recent corporate guidance anticipates JPY 16.8 billion in net sales and JPY 2 billion profit for the year ending September 2024, reflecting confidence in sustained growth amidst market volatility.

TSE:3993 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
TSE:3993 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

PKSHA Technology (TSE:3993)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: PKSHA Technology Inc. specializes in creating algorithmic solutions in Japan, with a market capitalization of ¥116.32 billion.

Operations: This company generates its revenue primarily through the sale of technological solutions, with a consistent gross profit margin averaging around 50% in recent years. The cost of goods sold (COGS) has steadily increased, reflecting the growing scale of its operations, yet it has managed to sustain a notable size of gross profit, indicating effective cost management relative to revenue growth.

PKSHA Technology, a lesser-known Japanese entity, has shown remarkable financial performance with a 109.7% earnings growth surpassing the industry's 13.1%. With earnings forecasted to grow at 28.8% annually, its robust free cash flow and debt levels well managed—more cash than debt—signal strong fiscal health. Recent corporate guidance anticipates JPY 16.8 billion in net sales and JPY 2 billion profit for the year ending September 2024, reflecting confidence in sustained growth amidst market volatility.

TSE:3993 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
TSE:3993 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Mizuno (TSE:8022)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Mizuno Corporation is a global manufacturer and seller of sports products, operating across regions including Japan, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, with a market capitalization of ¥198.69 billion.

Operations: This company generates revenue primarily through the sale of goods, reflected in a gross profit margin of 39.59% as of the latest reporting period. Its cost structure is dominated by cost of goods sold (COGS), which accounted for approximately ¥138.77 billion of the total expenses.

Mizuno, a standout in Japan's leisure sector, has demonstrated robust performance with a 44.4% earnings growth over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry average of 14.7%. This growth trajectory is supported by a substantial reduction in debt-to-equity from 21.3% to 8.9%, enhancing financial stability. Trading at 24.2% below its estimated fair value, Mizuno offers potential upside amidst positive free cash flow and sufficient coverage for interest payments, positioning it as an attractive investment prospect within lesser-known Japanese equities.

TSE:8022 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
TSE:8022 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Mizuno (TSE:8022)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Mizuno Corporation is a global manufacturer and seller of sports products, operating across regions including Japan, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, with a market capitalization of ¥198.69 billion.

Operations: This company generates revenue primarily through the sale of goods, reflected in a gross profit margin of 39.59% as of the latest reporting period. Its cost structure is dominated by cost of goods sold (COGS), which accounted for approximately ¥138.77 billion of the total expenses.

Mizuno, a standout in Japan's leisure sector, has demonstrated robust performance with a 44.4% earnings growth over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry average of 14.7%. This growth trajectory is supported by a substantial reduction in debt-to-equity from 21.3% to 8.9%, enhancing financial stability. Trading at 24.2% below its estimated fair value, Mizuno offers potential upside amidst positive free cash flow and sufficient coverage for interest payments, positioning it as an attractive investment prospect within lesser-known Japanese equities.

TSE:8022 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
TSE:8022 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

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