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TORIDOLL Holdings And 2 More Japanese Exchange Stocks Considered Below Estimated Value

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Amidst a week of negative returns for Japan's stock markets, with the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices both trending downwards, investors continue to navigate through uncertainties surrounding the Bank of Japan's monetary policy and its implications on the market. In such a climate, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued becomes particularly crucial as they may offer opportunities for value in a challenging environment.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Japan

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170)¥463.00¥894.0148.2%
FP Partner (TSE:7388)¥2732.00¥5067.3446.1%
Hibino (TSE:2469)¥2519.00¥4870.7148.3%
OSAKA Titanium technologiesLtd (TSE:5726)¥2794.00¥5530.8149.5%
Cyber Security Cloud (TSE:4493)¥2198.00¥4106.4646.5%
S-Pool (TSE:2471)¥320.00¥593.3846.1%
Gift Holdings (TSE:9279)¥2724.00¥5346.2949%
Macromill (TSE:3978)¥861.00¥1673.3248.5%
NIHON CHOUZAILtd (TSE:3341)¥1482.00¥2803.0647.1%
freee K.K (TSE:4478)¥2422.00¥4460.4845.7%

Click here to see the full list of 94 stocks from our Undervalued Japanese Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

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

TORIDOLL Holdings (TSE:3397)

Overview: TORIDOLL Holdings Corporation operates and manages a chain of restaurants both in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥319.39 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is divided into three main segments: Domestic Others generating ¥28.46 billion, Marugame Seimen contributing ¥114.86 billion, and Overseas Business producing ¥88.64 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 37.5%

TORIDOLL Holdings, currently trading at ¥3658, is valued well below our fair value estimate of ¥5856.02, suggesting a significant undervaluation based on cash flows. The company's earnings are expected to grow by 27.7% annually over the next three years, outpacing the Japanese market average. However, its forecasted return on equity in three years is modest at 12.3%. Recent corporate guidance predicts robust revenue and profit growth for FY2025, alongside an increase in dividends reflecting improved profitability.

TSE:3397 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2024
TSE:3397 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2024

Takara Bio (TSE:4974)

Overview: Takara Bio Inc. operates in bioindustry, contract development and manufacturing (CDMO), and gene therapy sectors across Japan, China, other parts of Asia, the United States, and Europe with a market cap of approximately ¥128 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Drug Discovery segment, amounting to ¥43.51 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 24.8%

Takara Bio, priced at ¥1063, trades significantly below its calculated fair value of ¥1413.92, indicating a potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Expected to grow earnings by 22.14% annually over the next three years, it outperforms the Japanese market forecast of 8.9%. However, its return on equity is projected at a low 4.2%, and recent profit margins have declined to 3.4% from last year's 20.5%. Upcoming events include an AGM on June 21 and a reduced dividend payout effective June 24.

TSE:4974 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2024
TSE:4974 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2024

TOWA (TSE:6315)

Overview: TOWA Corporation specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling semiconductor manufacturing equipment and high-precision molds both domestically in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥289.49 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through three main segments: Fine Plastic Moldings (¥2.15 billion), Laser Processing Equipment (¥2.42 billion), and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment (¥45.90 billion).

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 17.8%

TOWA, priced at ¥11,580, is valued below its estimated fair value of ¥14,084.97, suggesting a potential undervaluation. The company's revenue growth forecast of 15.6% annually surpasses the Japanese market average of 4.1%, and its earnings are expected to increase by 24.78% per year—significantly outpacing the market's 8.9%. Despite this robust growth outlook and a recent dividend increase to JPY 60 from JPY 40 per share, TOWA faces challenges with a highly volatile share price and a projected low return on equity of 17.9%.

TSE:6315 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2024
TSE:6315 Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2024

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