DIP And Two More Japanese Exchange Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership

As global markets react to shifting economic indicators, Japan's stock market has shown resilience despite a recent pullback from record highs due to currency fluctuations and speculation of government intervention. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership in Japan may offer unique investment opportunities as these insiders often have a vested interest in the company’s long-term success. High insider ownership can be indicative of leadership confidence in the company's prospects, aligning well with investors looking for growth opportunities amidst the current economic landscape.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Japan

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Hottolink (TSE:3680)	27%	59.7%
Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd (TSE:3498)	34.8%	42.9%
Medley (TSE:4480)	34%	28.7%
Micronics Japan (TSE:6871)	15.3%	39.8%
Kanamic NetworkLTD (TSE:3939)	25%	28.9%
SHIFT (TSE:3697)	35.4%	32.5%
ExaWizards (TSE:4259)	21.9%	91.1%
Money Forward (TSE:3994)	21.4%	64.4%
Astroscale Holdings (TSE:186A)	20.9%	90%
Soracom (TSE:147A)	17.2%	54.1%

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DIP (TSE:2379)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: DIP Corporation operates as a labor force solution company in Japan, offering personnel recruiting services with a market capitalization of approximately ¥168.16 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its DX Business, which earned ¥6.27 billion, and its Human Resources Services Business, contributing ¥48.76 billion.

Insider Ownership: 39.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 14.8% p.a.

DIP Corporation, a growth-oriented company in Japan with significant insider ownership, is trading at 53.7% below its estimated fair value, signaling potential undervaluation. The company's earnings and revenue are forecasted to grow at 14.85% and 11.5% per year respectively, outpacing the Japanese market averages of 9% for earnings and 4.4% for revenue growth. Recent strategic moves include appointing Keiichiro Nagashima as CTO and launching a share repurchase program aimed at enhancing shareholder value by buying back up to ¥5 billion worth of shares by August 2024.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of DIP stock in this growth report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, DIP's share price might be too pessimistic.

Fujio Food Group (TSE:2752)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Fujio Food Group Inc. operates a chain of restaurants both in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥65.04 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue from operating a diverse portfolio of restaurants across domestic and international markets.

Insider Ownership: 29.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 72.8% p.a.

Fujio Food Group, positioned in Japan's growth sector with significant insider ownership, is currently valued at 12% below its fair value. While the company's revenue growth at 6.2% per year is modest compared to some market leaders, it still surpasses the Japanese market average of 4.4%. Importantly, Fujio Food Group is on track to become profitable within three years, with earnings expected to surge by a substantial margin annually. This financial trajectory suggests a promising outlook for investors seeking growth opportunities in well-managed companies.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Fujio Food Group's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Fujio Food Group's share price might be too optimistic.

Stella Chemifa (TSE:4109)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Stella Chemifa Corporation, with a market cap of ¥51.54 billion, specializes in the manufacturing and global distribution of inorganic fluorine compounds.

Operations: The firm specializes in the production and worldwide sales of inorganic fluorine compounds.

Insider Ownership: 23.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 24% p.a.

Stella Chemifa, while trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value, shows a robust earnings forecast with an anticipated annual growth of 24%, outpacing the Japanese market's 9%. However, its revenue growth at 9.2% annually is modest but still exceeds the market average of 4.4%. The company's dividend sustainability is questionable as it is not well covered by free cash flows. Upcoming corporate guidance indicates expected net revenues of JPY 34.5 billion and an operating profit of JPY 3.65 billion for FY ending March 2025.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Stella Chemifa with our detailed analytical future growth report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Stella Chemifa may be overvalued.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.The analysis only considers stock directly held by insiders. It does not include indirectly owned stock through other vehicles such as corporate and/or trust entities. All forecast revenue and earnings growth rates quoted are in terms of annualised (per annum) growth rates over 1-3 years.

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