Discover These 3 Undiscovered Gems in Japan with Strong Potential

Japan's stock markets have recently experienced a downturn, with the Nikkei 225 Index down 5.8% and the broader TOPIX Index registering a 4.2% loss, driven by a U.S.-led sell-off in semiconductor stocks and yen strength impacting export-oriented companies. Despite these challenges, Japan continues to offer intriguing opportunities for discerning investors seeking undervalued gems. In such volatile market conditions, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial. These undiscovered gems often possess unique attributes that can weather economic shifts and provide substantial long-term value.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Japan

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
Ryoyu Systems	NA	1.08%	8.08%	★★★★★★
Intelligent Wave	NA	6.92%	15.18%	★★★★★★
Poppins	39.80%	8.36%	-7.40%	★★★★★★
Nice	71.69%	-1.98%	36.48%	★★★★★★
Otec	9.81%	2.32%	-1.39%	★★★★★★
Icom	NA	4.68%	14.92%	★★★★★★
Innotech	38.96%	7.08%	6.36%	★★★★★☆
Denyo	3.49%	4.30%	3.66%	★★★★★☆
GENOVA	0.93%	33.82%	30.22%	★★★★☆☆
Hakuto	56.93%	8.02%	27.72%	★★★★☆☆

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Access (TSE:4813)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Access Co., Ltd. is a company that provides mobile and network software technologies to various industries worldwide, including telecom carriers, consumer electronics manufacturers, broadcasting and publishing companies, the automotive industry, and energy infrastructure providers; it has a market cap of ¥65.59 billion.

Operations: Access Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Network Business (¥10.37 billion), IoT Business (¥5.54 billion), and Web Platform Business (¥2.07 billion).

Access Co., Ltd. has shown promising developments, becoming profitable this year and showcasing high-quality earnings. The company is debt-free, which simplifies financial stability concerns. Despite a volatile share price over the past three months, Access's recent performance indicates potential for growth. With no debt five years ago and a positive change in net working capital of ¥2.19 billion as of July 2024, it seems well-positioned for future gains in the software industry.

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Nohmi Bosai (TSE:6744)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Nohmi Bosai Ltd. develops, markets, installs, and maintains fire protection systems across Japan, China, the rest of Asia, and the United States with a market cap of ¥152.75 billion.

Operations: Nohmi Bosai Ltd. generates revenue primarily from Fire Alarm Systems (¥44.38 billion), Fire Extinguishing Systems (¥39.33 billion), and Maintenance and Services (¥32.44 billion).

Nohmi Bosai stands out with impressive earnings growth of 21.9% over the past year, far exceeding the Electronic industry’s 8.3%. The company has no debt now, compared to a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2 five years ago, indicating strong financial health. With high-quality earnings and free cash flow positivity, Nohmi Bosai is well-positioned for steady growth, projected at 2.69% annually. This robust performance highlights its potential as an investment gem in Japan's market.

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Nanto Bank (TSE:8367)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: The Nanto Bank, Ltd., with a market cap of ¥93.62 billion, operates in Japan through its banking, securities, leasing, and credit guarantee businesses.

Operations: Nanto Bank generates revenue primarily through its banking, securities, leasing, and credit guarantee operations. The net profit margin for the company is 9.75%.

Nanto Bank, with total assets of ¥7,095.3B and equity of ¥292.5B, has seen earnings grow by 161% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 19.1%. Customer deposits totaling ¥5,974.5B primarily fund its operations, reducing risk compared to external borrowing. Despite a net interest margin of 0.7%, the bank's allowance for bad loans remains insufficient at 1.4% of total loans; however, it recently repurchased shares worth ¥999.77M in July 2024.

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