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Exploring Japan's High Growth Tech Stocks This October 2024

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Japan's stock markets have shown resilience, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 2.45% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.45% recently, supported by a weaker yen that enhances the profit outlook for exporters. In this favorable environment, identifying high-growth tech stocks involves looking for companies that demonstrate strong innovation capabilities and adaptability to changing market dynamics.

Top 10 High Growth Tech Companies In Japan

NameRevenue GrowthEarnings GrowthGrowth Rating
Hottolink50.99%61.55%★★★★★★
eWeLLLtd26.52%27.53%★★★★★★
Medley24.98%30.36%★★★★★★
GMO AD Partners69.79%97.87%★★★★★☆
Bengo4.comInc20.76%46.76%★★★★★★
Kanamic NetworkLTD20.75%28.25%★★★★★★
Mental Health TechnologiesLtd27.88%79.61%★★★★★★
ExaWizards21.96%75.16%★★★★★★
freee K.K18.18%74.08%★★★★★☆
Money Forward20.68%68.12%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 119 stocks from our Japanese High Growth Tech and AI Stocks screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Money Forward (TSE:3994)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Money Forward, Inc. offers financial solutions for individuals, financial institutions, and corporations mainly in Japan with a market capitalization of ¥340.35 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its Platform Services Business, which reported ¥36.16 billion.

Money Forward's strategic maneuvers, including the recent board decision to create a joint venture with Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company for PFM services, underscore its innovative thrust in Japan's fintech landscape. Despite currently being unprofitable, the company is poised for significant growth with revenue expected to increase by 20.7% annually, outpacing the Japanese market average of 4.3%. Furthermore, earnings are projected to surge by 68.1% per year. This growth trajectory is supported by substantial R&D investment, aligning with its commitment to spearhead financial technology advancements and enhance service offerings in a competitive sector.

TSE:3994 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
TSE:3994 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

freee K.K (TSE:4478)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: freee K.K. provides cloud-based accounting and HR software solutions in Japan, with a market capitalization of ¥197.19 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its cloud-based accounting and HR software solutions in Japan. Its business model focuses on subscription services, which form the core of its income stream.

Freee K.K., amidst strategic executive shifts and bylaw amendments, is navigating a transformative phase aimed at broadening its business scope. The appointment of Yasuhiro Kimura as CPO, coupled with his rich background in tech policy and corporate strategy, signals a strengthened focus on leveraging technology for business solutions. Despite not being profitable currently, Freee anticipates robust revenue growth at 18.2% annually, outstripping Japan's average of 4.3%. This growth is underpinned by an aggressive R&D investment strategy that aligns with the company's vision to expand its ERP systems and services portfolio. Moreover, earnings are projected to surge by 74.1% annually, showcasing potential for significant financial improvement and market impact in the coming years.

TSE:4478 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
TSE:4478 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

OMRON (TSE:6645)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: OMRON Corporation operates globally in industrial automation, device and module solutions, social systems, and healthcare sectors with a market capitalization of ¥1.31 trillion.

Operations: OMRON Corporation's revenue is primarily driven by its Industrial Automation Business, contributing ¥373.70 billion, followed by the Social Systems, Solutions and Service Business at ¥156.85 billion. The Healthcare Business and Devices & Module Solutions Business also play significant roles, generating ¥150.40 billion and ¥143.69 billion respectively.

OMRON is steering through a dynamic landscape with its strategic emphasis on R&D, allocating 5.6% of its revenue towards innovation, notably higher than many local peers. This investment fuels advancements in automation technologies where OMRON excels, particularly in healthcare and industrial automation sectors that are critical to Japan's tech ecosystem. Despite a challenging market environment, the company's revenue growth projection stands at 5.6% annually, outpacing the broader Japanese market average of 4.3%. Moreover, with earnings expected to soar by 46.3% annually, OMRON is positioning itself as a formidable contender in high-growth sectors by not only enhancing product offerings but also optimizing operational efficiencies through technological upgrades.

TSE:6645 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Oct 2024
TSE:6645 Revenue and Expenses Breakdown as at Oct 2024

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