Insider-Owned Growth Companies On The Japanese Exchange In July 2024

As of July 2024, Japan's stock markets have experienced a downturn, particularly in technology sectors due to heightened U.S. export restrictions affecting several Japanese chip makers. This backdrop sets a challenging yet intriguing stage for investors focusing on insider-owned growth companies in Japan, where high insider ownership might signal strong confidence from those who know the companies best amidst broader market uncertainties.

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%	32.8%
Money Forward (TSE:3994)	21.4%	66.9%
ExaWizards (TSE:4259)	21.9%	91.1%
Astroscale Holdings (TSE:186A)	20.9%	90%
AeroEdge (TSE:7409)	10.7%	28.5%

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We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

BayCurrent Consulting (TSE:6532)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. offers consulting services across various sectors in Japan and has a market capitalization of approximately ¥694.28 billion.

Operations: The firm generates its revenue primarily through consulting services across diverse sectors in Japan.

Insider Ownership: 13.9%

BayCurrent Consulting, a growth-focused firm in Japan, exhibits strong revenue and earnings forecasts with annual increases expected at 18.2% and 18.7% respectively, outpacing the Japanese market averages. Despite its highly volatile share price recently, the company demonstrates robust potential with a forecasted Return on Equity of 34.7%. Additionally, recent activities include a share buyback program where BayCurrent repurchased shares for ¥3.6 billion, underscoring confidence from management amid no significant insider trading reported in the past three months.

• Take a closer look at BayCurrent Consulting's potential here in our earnings growth report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that BayCurrent Consulting's share price might be on the cheaper side.

SaizeriyaLtd (TSE:7581)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Saizeriya Co., Ltd. operates a chain of Italian-themed restaurants across Japan, Australia, and Asia, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥294.83 billion.

Operations: The company generates its revenue through its Italian-themed dining establishments located across Japan, Australia, and Asia.

Insider Ownership: 30.2%

Saizeriya Co., Ltd. is poised for substantial growth with earnings expected to rise by 26.1% annually, outstripping the Japanese market's average of 8.9%. Despite a slower revenue growth rate of 7.1% compared to high-growth benchmarks, it remains above the market norm of 4.3%. The stock is currently valued at 10.8% below its estimated fair value, and analysts predict a potential price increase of 20.5%. Notably, there has been no significant insider trading recently, aligning with stable ownership confidence as profits surged by 341% last year.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of SaizeriyaLtd stock in this growth report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that SaizeriyaLtd is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

Capcom (TSE:9697)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Capcom Co., Ltd. is a global company based in Japan that specializes in the planning, development, manufacturing, sale, and distribution of home video games, online games, mobile games, and arcade games with a market capitalization of approximately ¥1.30 trillion.

Operations: Capcom's revenue is primarily generated from digital content, which accounts for ¥119.84 billion, followed by amusement facilities and equipment contributing ¥19.34 billion and ¥9.02 billion respectively.

Insider Ownership: 11.5%

Capcom, a Japanese game developer, shows promise with a 21.2% forecasted return on equity in three years and an earnings growth rate of 9.3% per year, outpacing the Japanese market average of 8.9%. However, its revenue growth at 6.6% annually is modest compared to high-growth benchmarks but still exceeds the market norm of 4.3%. The upcoming Annual General Meeting may introduce changes including a performance-linked stock remuneration system for directors, indicating potential shifts in insider ownership dynamics and incentives.

• Dive into the specifics of Capcom here with our thorough growth forecast report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Capcom's share price might be too optimistic.

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