Discovering oRo And 2 Other Hidden Japanese Gems

As Japan's stock markets show signs of resilience, with both the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX Index recovering from early-month sell-offs, investors are increasingly looking towards small-cap opportunities that may have been overlooked. In this environment, discovering stocks with strong fundamentals and growth potential becomes crucial for capitalizing on market movements. A good stock in today's Japanese market is one that not only demonstrates solid financial health but also shows promise in navigating economic shifts and leveraging unique market positions.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Japan

Name	Debt To Equity	Revenue Growth	Earnings Growth	Health Rating
AOKI Holdings	28.27%	0.91%	37.15%	★★★★★★
Uoriki	NA	3.90%	6.15%	★★★★★★
Nippon Denko	18.00%	4.31%	48.41%	★★★★★★
Yashima Denki	2.93%	-2.38%	13.99%	★★★★★★
NPR-Riken	15.31%	10.00%	44.55%	★★★★★☆
Toho	82.16%	1.83%	47.38%	★★★★★☆
Innotech	38.96%	7.08%	6.36%	★★★★★☆
AJIS	0.69%	0.07%	-12.44%	★★★★★☆
Pharma Foods International	191.14%	33.83%	23.46%	★★★★★☆
Toyo Kanetsu K.K	47.92%	2.34%	15.44%	★★★★☆☆

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We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

oRo (TSE:3983)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: oRo Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of cloud and digital transformation solutions and has a market cap of ¥36.56 billion.

Operations: Revenue streams for oRo Co., Ltd. are primarily derived from its cloud and digital transformation solutions. The company has a market cap of ¥36.56 billion.

oRo, a promising player in Japan's tech sector, has shown consistent financial health. The company is debt-free and has been so for the past five years. Trading at 26.4% below its estimated fair value, it offers attractive valuation prospects. Earnings have grown 17.2% annually over the last five years, with future growth forecasted at 14.23% per year. Despite a recent earnings growth of 9.9%, slightly underperforming the IT industry’s 10.1%, oRo remains profitable with high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow (¥2,293M).

• Navigate through the intricacies of oRo with our comprehensive health report here.

• Evaluate oRo's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

GMO Financial Gate (TSE:4051)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: GMO Financial Gate, Inc. provides cashless payment infrastructure in Japan and has a market cap of ¥62.49 billion.

Operations: GMO Financial Gate generates revenue primarily from providing cashless payment infrastructure in Japan. For the latest fiscal period, the company reported a gross profit margin of 45.67%. Operating expenses and cost of sales are significant components impacting its financial performance.

GMO Financial Gate has demonstrated robust financial health, with its interest payments well covered by EBIT at 128.1x and a notable earnings growth of 42.9% over the past year, surpassing the Diversified Financial industry’s 27.1%. Over five years, its debt to equity ratio increased from 0% to 37.5%, indicating a strategic leverage approach. The company recently provided guidance for FY2024, expecting revenue of ¥19.2 billion and operating profit of ¥1.41 billion, reflecting strong future prospects.

• Delve into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of GMO Financial Gate.

• Gain insights into GMO Financial Gate's historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.

Inforich (TSE:9338)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Inforich Inc. provides portable power bank sharing services in Japan and has a market cap of ¥36.63 billion.

Operations: Inforich Inc.'s revenue primarily comes from its portable power bank sharing services in Japan. The company reported a market cap of ¥36.63 billion.

Inforich, trading at 80% below its estimated fair value, has shown significant promise by becoming profitable in the past year. Despite a large one-off loss of ¥224M impacting its latest financial results to June 30, 2024, the company's EBIT covers interest payments 11.6 times over. Recent moves include establishing INFORICH Europe Limited in London to expand its ChargeSPOT business into Europe, leveraging success in Asia and Australia. Earnings are projected to grow by 30% annually.

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