3 Japanese Growth Companies With Up To 13% Insider Ownership

Japan's stock markets have experienced a notable rise, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 3.1% and the broader TOPIX Index up 2.8%, driven by a weakening yen following the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent rate cut. Amid this backdrop, identifying growth companies with significant insider ownership can be particularly advantageous for investors seeking stability and potential upside in an evolving market landscape. In this article, we will explore three Japanese growth companies characterized by high insider ownership of up to 13%, highlighting their potential as robust investment opportunities in today's market environment.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Japan

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Micronics Japan (TSE:6871)	15.3%	31.5%
Hottolink (TSE:3680)	27%	61.5%
Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd (TSE:3498)	34.7%	43.5%
Medley (TSE:4480)	34%	30.4%
Kanamic NetworkLTD (TSE:3939)	25%	28.3%
ExaWizards (TSE:4259)	22%	75.2%
Money Forward (TSE:3994)	21.4%	68.1%
Loadstar Capital K.K (TSE:3482)	33.8%	24.3%
AeroEdge (TSE:7409)	10.7%	25.3%
freee K.K (TSE:4478)	23.9%	74.1%

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

BayCurrent Consulting (TSE:6532)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. offers consulting services in Japan and has a market cap of ¥823.85 billion.

Operations: BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. generates revenue through its consulting services in Japan.

Insider Ownership: 13.9%

BayCurrent Consulting demonstrates strong growth potential with earnings forecasted to grow 18.5% annually, outpacing the Japanese market's 8.6%. Despite trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, the company's revenue is also expected to increase at 18.5% per year, faster than the market average of 4.2%. Insider ownership remains high, though recent insider trading activity is minimal.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of BayCurrent Consulting.
• Our valuation report here indicates BayCurrent Consulting may be overvalued.

Lasertec (TSE:6920)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Lasertec Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells inspection and measurement equipment in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥2.19 trillion.

Operations: Revenue from the sale of inspection and measurement equipment totals ¥213.51 billion.

Insider Ownership: 11.8%

Lasertec Corporation, a growth company with high insider ownership, is forecast to grow its revenue by 13.3% annually, outpacing the Japanese market's 4.2%. Earnings are expected to increase by 15.9% per year. The company recently launched SICA108, enhancing SiC wafer inspection capabilities and addressing manufacturing challenges in power devices. Despite high volatility in share price and no significant recent insider trading activity, Lasertec maintains strong growth prospects driven by technological advancements and market demand for SiC applications.

• Take a closer look at Lasertec's potential here in our earnings growth report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Lasertec shares in the market.

Capcom (TSE:9697)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Capcom Co., Ltd. is a global company involved in planning, developing, manufacturing, selling, and distributing home video games, online games, mobile games, and arcade games with a market cap of ¥1.38 trillion.

Operations: Capcom's revenue segments include Digital Content at ¥103.38 billion, Amusement Equipment at ¥10.34 billion, and Amusement Facilities at ¥20.09 billion.

Insider Ownership: 11.5%

Capcom's earnings are forecast to grow 14.53% annually, outpacing the Japanese market's 8.6%. Revenue is expected to increase by 9.6% per year, also surpassing the market average of 4.2%. Despite a highly volatile share price recently, Capcom maintains strong growth prospects with high insider ownership and no significant recent insider trading activity. The company will report Q1 2025 results on July 29, potentially providing further insights into its performance trajectory.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Capcom stock in this growth report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Capcom's share price might be on the expensive side.

Summing It All Up

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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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