Japanese Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership For September 2024

As Japan's stock markets wrap up a volatile month, the Nikkei 225 Index and the broader TOPIX Index have shown resilience, recovering most of their earlier losses. Amid this backdrop, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can offer unique investment opportunities, as these firms often benefit from strong internal confidence and alignment with shareholder interests.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Japan

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Micronics Japan (TSE:6871)	15.3%	32.7%
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%	63%
Money Forward (TSE:3994)	21.4%	68.1%
Astroscale Holdings (TSE:186A)	21.3%	90%
AeroEdge (TSE:7409)	10.7%	25.3%
Soracom (TSE:147A)	16.5%	54.1%

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Mercari (TSE:4385)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Mercari, Inc. plans, develops, and operates marketplace applications in Japan and the United States with a market cap of ¥399.79 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments comprise ¥43.65 billion from the United States and ¥138.11 billion from Japan.

Insider Ownership: 36%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 19.6% p.a.

Mercari, a growth company with high insider ownership in Japan, has provided guidance for fiscal 2025 expecting revenue between ¥200 billion and ¥210 billion and core operating profit between ¥22 billion and ¥25 billion. Despite recent share price volatility, its earnings have grown 66.5% annually over the past five years. Forecasts indicate revenue growth of 8% per year, outpacing the JP market's 4.2%, with earnings projected to grow at 19.6% annually.

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

BayCurrent Consulting (TSE:6532)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: BayCurrent Consulting, Inc., with a market cap of ¥725.69 billion, provides consulting services in Japan.

Operations: BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. generates revenue from various consulting services in Japan.

Insider Ownership: 13.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 18.6% p.a.

BayCurrent Consulting is trading at 44.4% below its estimated fair value, with revenue expected to grow 18.5% annually, faster than the JP market's 4.2%. Despite high share price volatility recently, earnings are forecast to grow at 18.6% per year and return on equity is projected to reach a robust 34.7% in three years. Earnings grew by 16.8% last year, reflecting strong performance without significant insider trading activity over the past three months.

• Dive into the specifics of BayCurrent Consulting here with our thorough growth forecast report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that BayCurrent Consulting is trading beyond its estimated value.

Capcom (TSE:9697)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Capcom Co., Ltd. is involved in the planning, development, manufacturing, selling, and distribution of home video games, online games, mobile games, and arcade games both in Japan and internationally with a market cap of ¥1.33 trillion.

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

Insider Ownership: 11.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 14.5% p.a.

Capcom's earnings are forecast to grow 14.45% annually, outpacing the JP market's 8.6%, with revenue expected to increase by 9.5% per year, also above the market average of 4.2%. The company's return on equity is projected to reach a high of 20.4% in three years. Despite recent share price volatility and no significant insider trading activity over the past three months, Capcom remains a strong growth candidate with substantial insider ownership.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Capcom's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Capcom's shares may be trading at a premium.

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