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Undiscovered Gems In Japan To Watch This October 2024
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
Amid recent declines in Japan's stock markets, with the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX Index both experiencing losses due to election uncertainties and inflationary pressures, investors are increasingly looking towards small-cap opportunities that might offer resilience in a fluctuating market. As we explore these undiscovered gems, it is crucial to consider companies with robust fundamentals and potential for growth despite broader economic challenges.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Japan
| Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Tekko | 10.81% | 7.30% | 7.30% | ★★★★★★ |
| Central Forest Group | NA | 7.05% | 14.29% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nippon Denko | 18.00% | 4.31% | 48.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| Ad-Sol Nissin | NA | 4.02% | 7.90% | ★★★★★★ |
| Otec | 9.81% | 2.32% | -1.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| HeadwatersLtd | NA | 19.26% | 23.89% | ★★★★★★ |
| Kappa Create | 74.42% | -0.45% | 3.62% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Yukiguni Maitake | 170.63% | -6.51% | -39.66% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Nippon Sharyo | 61.34% | -1.68% | -17.07% | ★★★★☆☆ |
| Hakuto | 56.93% | 8.02% | 27.72% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
DyDo Group Holdings (TSE:2590)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: DyDo Group Holdings, Inc. is a company engaged in the production and distribution of beverages across Japan, Turkey, Malaysia, Russia, and China with a market capitalization of approximately ¥95.68 billion.
Operations: DyDo Group Holdings generates revenue primarily from its Domestic Beverages segment, contributing ¥152.38 billion, and the Overseas Beverage Business, which adds ¥42.74 billion. The Food Business and Pharmaceutical Business segments also contribute ¥20.96 billion and ¥13.45 billion, respectively.
DyDo Group Holdings, a notable player in Japan's beverage industry, experienced an impressive 158% earnings growth last year, outpacing the broader food sector's 26%. Despite a debt-to-equity ratio increase from 34.4% to 35.8% over five years, the company has more cash than total debt, ensuring financial stability. A ¥5.1 billion one-off gain impacted recent results significantly. However, future earnings are expected to decrease by an average of 23.5% annually over the next three years. Recent sales volumes hovered around 92-93%, and dividends were halved to ¥15 per share compared to last year’s payout.
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Explore historical data to track DyDo Group Holdings' performance over time in our Past section.
Kanadevia (TSE:7004)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Kanadevia Corporation designs, constructs, and manufactures energy-from-waste plants, desalination plants, and water and sewage treatment plants both in Japan and internationally with a market cap of ¥174.92 billion.
Operations: The primary revenue streams for Kanadevia include the Environment segment, generating ¥423.39 billion, and the Carbon Neutral Solution segment, contributing ¥62.65 billion. Additionally, the Machinery & Infrastructure segment accounts for ¥88.71 billion in revenue.
Kanadevia, a promising player in Japan's market, has shown significant improvement with its debt to equity ratio dropping from 82.2% to 46.3% over five years. The company's earnings growth of 15% last year outpaced the Machinery industry average of 12.3%, indicating strong performance relative to peers. Recent corporate guidance suggests an optimistic outlook, with net sales expected at ¥570 billion and profit attributable to shareholders projected at ¥18 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2025. Despite not being free cash flow positive, Kanadevia trades at a notable discount of around 52.9% below estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation in the market.
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Examine Kanadevia's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.
Watami (TSE:7522)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Watami Co., Ltd. operates in the food, home food, and agriculture services sectors both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥38.47 billion.
Operations: Watami Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its diverse operations in the food, home food, and agriculture services sectors across Japan and internationally. The company's financial performance is reflected by its market capitalization of ¥38.47 billion.
Watami, a noteworthy player in Japan's hospitality sector, has seen its earnings surge by 41% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 28.3%. Despite this impressive growth, a significant one-off loss of ¥1.6 billion has impacted its recent financial results as of June 2024. The company's debt-to-equity ratio has notably risen from 33% to 101.2% over five years; however, it still holds more cash than total debt and covers interest payments comfortably. Trading at nearly 19% below estimated fair value suggests potential for investors seeking undervalued opportunities in Japan’s dynamic market landscape.
- Dive into the specifics of Watami here with our thorough health report.
Evaluate Watami's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.
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Kanadevia
Kanadevia Corporation design, constructs, and manufactures energy-from-waste plants, desalination plants, and water and sewage treatment plants in Japan and internationally.
