Japanese Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In September 2024

In September 2024, Japanese stock markets have shown significant gains, with the Nikkei 225 Index climbing by 3.1% and the broader TOPIX Index up by 2.8%, buoyed by a weaker yen following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s substantial rate cut. As investors navigate these favorable conditions, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly advantageous, as such stocks often benefit from strong internal confidence and alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

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%
Soracom (TSE:147A)	16.5%	54.1%

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

BayCurrent Consulting (TSE:6532)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. provides consulting services in Japan and has a market cap of ¥825.06 billion.

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

Insider Ownership: 13.9%

Return On Equity Forecast: 35% (2027 estimate)

BayCurrent Consulting demonstrates strong growth potential with high insider ownership. The company’s earnings are forecast to grow at 18.4% per year, outpacing the Japanese market's 8.6%. Revenue is also expected to rise by 18.4% annually, faster than the market average of 4.2%. Despite trading at a substantial discount of 42.8% below its estimated fair value, BayCurrent’s Return on Equity is projected to be robust at 35.5% in three years' time.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of BayCurrent Consulting.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility BayCurrent Consulting's shares may be trading at a premium.

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: The company generates revenue of ¥213.51 billion from its inspection and measurement equipment segment in Japan and internationally.

Insider Ownership: 11.8%

Return On Equity Forecast: 41% (2027 estimate)

Lasertec, a growth company with high insider ownership, is poised for strong performance. The recent release of SICA108 enhances its SiC wafer inspection capabilities, crucial for industries like electric vehicles and solar cells. Despite recent board changes and volatility in share price, Lasertec’s earnings are forecast to grow 15.9% annually, outpacing the Japanese market's 8.6%. With projected net sales of ¥240 billion and very high return on equity at 41.4%, it remains a key player in Japan's tech sector.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Lasertec stock in this growth report.
• The analysis detailed in our Lasertec valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Capcom (TSE:9697)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Capcom Co., Ltd. is a company that plans, develops, manufactures, sells, and distributes home video games, online games, mobile games, and arcade games both in Japan and internationally with a market cap of ¥1.43 trillion.

Operations: Capcom'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%

Return On Equity Forecast: 20% (2027 estimate)

Capcom, known for its high insider ownership, is expected to see revenue growth of 9.6% annually, outpacing the Japanese market's 4.2%. Earnings are forecast to grow at 14.53% per year, faster than the market average of 8.6%. Despite a highly volatile share price over the past three months and no significant recent insider trading activity, Capcom’s return on equity is projected to reach 20.3% in three years.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Capcom's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Capcom's current price could be inflated.

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