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Discovering oRo And 2 Other Hidden Japanese Gems

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As Japan's stock markets show signs of resilience, with both the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX Index recovering from early-month sell-offs, investors are increasingly looking towards small-cap opportunities that may have been overlooked. In this environment, discovering stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial for capitalizing on market movements. A good stock in today's Japanese market is one that not only demonstrates solid financial health but also shows promise in navigating economic shifts and leveraging unique market positions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Japan

NameDebt To EquityRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthHealth Rating
AOKI Holdings28.27%0.91%37.15%★★★★★★
UorikiNA3.90%6.15%★★★★★★
Nippon Denko18.00%4.31%48.41%★★★★★★
Yashima Denki2.93%-2.38%13.99%★★★★★★
NPR-Riken15.31%10.00%44.55%★★★★★☆
Toho82.16%1.83%47.38%★★★★★☆
Innotech38.96%7.08%6.36%★★★★★☆
AJIS0.69%0.07%-12.44%★★★★★☆
Pharma Foods International191.14%33.83%23.46%★★★★★☆
Toyo Kanetsu K.K47.92%2.34%15.44%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 751 stocks from our Japanese Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

oRo (TSE:3983)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: oRo Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of cloud and digital transformation solutions and has a market cap of ¥36.56 billion.

Operations: Revenue streams for oRo Co., Ltd. are primarily derived from its cloud and digital transformation solutions. The company has a market cap of ¥36.56 billion.

oRo, a promising player in Japan's tech sector, has shown consistent financial health. The company is debt-free and has been so for the past five years. Trading at 26.4% below its estimated fair value, it offers attractive valuation prospects. Earnings have grown 17.2% annually over the last five years, with future growth forecasted at 14.23% per year. Despite a recent earnings growth of 9.9%, slightly underperforming the IT industry’s 10.1%, oRo remains profitable with high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow (¥2,293M).

TSE:3983 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
TSE:3983 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

GMO Financial Gate (TSE:4051)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: GMO Financial Gate, Inc. provides cashless payment infrastructure in Japan and has a market cap of ¥62.49 billion.

Operations: GMO Financial Gate generates revenue primarily from providing cashless payment infrastructure in Japan. For the latest fiscal period, the company reported a gross profit margin of 45.67%. Operating expenses and cost of sales are significant components impacting its financial performance.

GMO Financial Gate has demonstrated robust financial health, with its interest payments well covered by EBIT at 128.1x and a notable earnings growth of 42.9% over the past year, surpassing the Diversified Financial industry’s 27.1%. Over five years, its debt to equity ratio increased from 0% to 37.5%, indicating a strategic leverage approach. The company recently provided guidance for FY2024, expecting revenue of ¥19.2 billion and operating profit of ¥1.41 billion, reflecting strong future prospects.

TSE:4051 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
TSE:4051 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Inforich (TSE:9338)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Inforich Inc. provides portable power bank sharing services in Japan and has a market cap of ¥36.63 billion.

Operations: Inforich Inc.'s revenue primarily comes from its portable power bank sharing services in Japan. The company reported a market cap of ¥36.63 billion.

Inforich, trading at 80% below its estimated fair value, has shown significant promise by becoming profitable in the past year. Despite a large one-off loss of ¥224M impacting its latest financial results to June 30, 2024, the company's EBIT covers interest payments 11.6 times over. Recent moves include establishing INFORICH Europe Limited in London to expand its ChargeSPOT business into Europe, leveraging success in Asia and Australia. Earnings are projected to grow by 30% annually.

TSE:9338 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024
TSE:9338 Debt to Equity as at Sep 2024

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