3 Japanese Insider-Held Growth Companies With Earnings Up To 83%

Japan's stock markets have shown resilience, with the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices recovering most of their earlier losses by the end of August. This stability comes despite global economic uncertainties and a hawkish outlook from the Bank of Japan. In this context, companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing to investors. These firms often exhibit strong growth potential and alignment between management and shareholder interests, making them compelling options in today's market environment.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Japan

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Micronics Japan (TSE:6871)	15.3%	32.7%
Hottolink (TSE:3680)	27%	61.9%
Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd (TSE:3498)	34.7%	43.3%
Medley (TSE:4480)	34%	30.5%
Kanamic NetworkLTD (TSE:3939)	25%	28.3%
SHIFT (TSE:3697)	35.4%	32.1%
ExaWizards (TSE:4259)	22%	63%
Money Forward (TSE:3994)	21.4%	68.1%
Astroscale Holdings (TSE:186A)	21.3%	90%
AeroEdge (TSE:7409)	10.7%	22.1%

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Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd (TSE:3498)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd. operates in the real estate consulting sector in Japan and has a market cap of ¥147.08 billion.

Operations: Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily through its real estate consulting businesses in Japan, amounting to ¥147.08 billion.

Insider Ownership: 34.7%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 43.3% p.a.

Kasumigaseki Capital Ltd. has demonstrated impressive growth, with earnings increasing by 99.5% over the past year and forecasted to grow at 43.3% annually, significantly outpacing the JP market's 8.6%. Despite recent shareholder dilution and high share price volatility, its revenue is expected to grow by 33.5% per year, surpassing market expectations. Recent business expansions include the opening of seven x seven Ishigaki, enhancing its luxury offerings under fav hospitality group Co., Ltd.

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• Our expertly prepared valuation report Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd implies its share price may be too high.

Rakuten Group (TSE:4755)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Rakuten Group, Inc. offers e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications services to users in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥2.22 trillion.

Operations: Rakuten Group's revenue segments include Mobile (¥382.95 million), Fin Tech (¥772.29 million), and Internet Services (¥1.24 billion).

Insider Ownership: 17.3%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 83.3% p.a.

Rakuten Group is forecast to achieve profitability within three years, with earnings expected to grow 83.28% annually. Revenue growth is projected at 7.6% per year, outpacing the broader Japanese market but below high-growth thresholds. Despite substantial insider ownership, recent share price volatility and a low return on equity forecast (9.7%) in three years are notable concerns. The Q2 2024 earnings call highlighted these dynamics without significant insider trading activity recently.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Rakuten Group.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Rakuten Group is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

BayCurrent Consulting (TSE:6532)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. provides consulting services in Japan and has a market cap of ¥708.39 billion.

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

Insider Ownership: 13.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 18.6% p.a.

BayCurrent Consulting is forecast to achieve 18.61% annual earnings growth, outpacing the broader Japanese market's 8.6%. Revenue is expected to grow at 18.5% per year, also surpassing market averages but below high-growth benchmarks. Despite recent share price volatility and no significant insider trading activity over the past three months, BayCurrent trades at a substantial discount (46%) to its estimated fair value. The company recently declared a ¥25 cash dividend for August 2024.

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• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, BayCurrent Consulting's share price might be too pessimistic.

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