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3 Japanese Stocks Possibly Undervalued On The Exchange

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Japan's stock markets have recently experienced declines, with the Nikkei 225 Index and TOPIX Index both falling, amid easing domestic inflation and speculation about the Bank of Japan's interest rate policies. Despite these broader market challenges, some stocks may be considered undervalued, offering potential opportunities for investors who are looking for companies with strong fundamentals that might not yet be fully reflected in their current share prices.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Japan

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Hagiwara Electric Holdings (TSE:7467)¥3440.00¥6689.1148.6%
Eternal Hospitality GroupLtd (TSE:3193)¥3950.00¥7626.4648.2%
Pilot (TSE:7846)¥4704.00¥8914.3847.2%
Appier Group (TSE:4180)¥1748.00¥3463.3349.5%
Management SolutionsLtd (TSE:7033)¥1995.00¥3841.8048.1%
Medley (TSE:4480)¥4115.00¥7954.7648.3%
Adventure (TSE:6030)¥3905.00¥7330.5146.7%
S-Pool (TSE:2471)¥362.00¥689.7847.5%
Gift Holdings (TSE:9279)¥3285.00¥6537.4049.8%
KeePer Technical Laboratory (TSE:6036)¥4190.00¥7828.9646.5%

Click here to see the full list of 85 stocks from our Undervalued Japanese Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

TORIDOLL Holdings (TSE:3397)

Overview: TORIDOLL Holdings Corporation operates and manages restaurants in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥344.38 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Marugame Seimen generating ¥118.26 billion, Overseas Business contributing ¥97.12 billion, and Domestic Others with ¥29.77 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 40.9%

TORIDOLL Holdings appears undervalued based on cash flows, trading over 20% below its estimated fair value of ¥6,663.25. The company forecasts robust earnings growth of 38.1% annually, outpacing the Japanese market average of 8.7%. Recent guidance for fiscal year ending March 2025 projects revenue at ¥265 billion and profit attributable to owners at ¥6.46 billion, underscoring strong financial performance despite lower forecasted return on equity at 11%.

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

AEON FantasyLTD (TSE:4343)

Overview: AEON Fantasy Co., LTD. operates amusement facilities in Japan and has a market cap of ¥44 billion.

Operations: Revenue segments for TSE:4343 are not provided in the text.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 34.3%

AEON Fantasy LTD trades at ¥2,225, significantly below its estimated fair value of ¥3,386.43. Despite a high debt level and slower revenue growth forecast (3% annually) compared to the Japanese market (4.2%), its earnings are projected to grow substantially at 27.6% per year, surpassing the market average of 8.7%. The company recently became profitable and is expected to maintain high-quality earnings despite large one-off items affecting results.

TSE:4343 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
TSE:4343 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

Medley (TSE:4480)

Overview: Medley, Inc. operates recruitment and medical business platforms in Japan and the United States, with a market cap of ¥133.68 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include the Human Resource Platform Business at ¥17.87 billion, the Medical Platform Business at ¥6.09 billion, and New Services generating ¥573 million.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 48.3%

Medley, Inc. is trading at ¥4,115, considerably below its estimated fair value of ¥7,954.76. Despite recent share price volatility and a board meeting considering strategic acquisitions, Medley's earnings are projected to grow significantly at 30.36% annually over the next three years—outpacing the Japanese market average of 8.7%. Furthermore, revenue growth is expected to be robust at 25% per year, supported by business expansions like Jobley's U.S. rollout in healthcare recruitment services.

TSE:4480 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
TSE:4480 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

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