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3 Japanese Stocks Including TORIDOLL Holdings Possibly Trading Below Fair Value

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Japan's stock markets have rebounded strongly, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 8.7% and the broader TOPIX Index up 7.9%, bolstered by better-than-expected U.S. economic data and a weaker yen providing support for exporters. Amid this positive sentiment, identifying undervalued stocks can offer promising opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies. In this article, we will explore three Japanese stocks, including TORIDOLL Holdings, that may be trading below their fair value based on current market conditions and economic indicators.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Japan

NameCurrent PriceFair Value (Est)Discount (Est)
Syuppin (TSE:3179)¥1377.00¥2661.9448.3%
Micronics Japan (TSE:6871)¥4930.00¥9741.3949.4%
Hottolink (TSE:3680)¥347.00¥661.4147.5%
BayCurrent Consulting (TSE:6532)¥4339.00¥8599.0249.5%
Ohara (TSE:5218)¥1360.00¥2583.2847.4%
SHIFT (TSE:3697)¥12305.00¥23310.1547.2%
Visional (TSE:4194)¥8680.00¥17154.2749.4%
Fudo Tetra (TSE:1813)¥2318.00¥4410.9947.4%
TORIDOLL Holdings (TSE:3397)¥3585.00¥7033.9149%
SBI ARUHI (TSE:7198)¥856.00¥1704.4349.8%

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

TORIDOLL Holdings (TSE:3397)

Overview: TORIDOLL Holdings Corporation, with a market cap of ¥313.04 billion, operates and manages restaurants both in Japan and internationally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Marugame Seimen at ¥118.26 billion, Overseas Business at ¥97.12 billion, and Domestic Others at ¥29.77 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 49%

TORIDOLL Holdings is trading at ¥3,585, significantly below its estimated fair value of ¥7,033.91. The company forecasts substantial revenue and profit growth for fiscal year 2025, with expected earnings per share of ¥69.61. Despite low forecasted return on equity (11%), earnings are projected to grow by 37.55% annually over the next three years, outpacing the Japanese market's average growth rate of 8.5%. Recent earnings grew by 68.5%, indicating robust financial performance despite large one-off items impacting results.

TSE:3397 Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

Simplex Holdings (TSE:4373)

Overview: Simplex Holdings, Inc. offers strategic consulting, design and development, and operation and maintenance services to financial institutions, corporations, and the public sector globally with a market cap of ¥139.56 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment includes the provision of IT solutions, generating ¥42.26 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 37.4%

Simplex Holdings is trading at ¥2,394, well below its estimated fair value of ¥3,827.25. Despite a volatile share price recently, the company has demonstrated strong earnings growth of 26.6% annually over the past five years and is forecasted to continue growing earnings by 20.2% per year, outpacing the Japanese market's average growth rate of 8.5%. Analysts agree that Simplex Holdings' stock price could rise by 37.9%, making it potentially undervalued based on cash flows.

TSE:4373 Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

Takara Bio (TSE:4974)

Overview: Takara Bio Inc., with a market cap of ¥129.57 billion, operates in the bioindustry, CDMO, and gene therapy sectors across Japan, China, other parts of Asia, the United States, Europe, and internationally.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include ¥42.82 billion from its Drug Discovery Company division.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 33.9%

Takara Bio Inc. is trading at ¥1,076, significantly below its estimated fair value of ¥1,628.62. The company's earnings are expected to grow 30.2% annually over the next three years, outpacing the Japanese market's average growth rate of 8.5%. Despite lower profit margins this year (0.3%) compared to last year (17%), Takara Bio's revenue is forecasted to grow faster than the JP market at 5.6% per year, making it potentially undervalued based on cash flows.

TSE:4974 Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2024

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