Exploring Koshidaka Holdings And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In Japan

Simply Wall St · 10/16 05:33

As Japan's stock markets experience a rise, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 2.45% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.45%, investors are keenly observing how yen weakness might boost profits for exporters amid shifting economic conditions. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks like Koshidaka Holdings can offer unique opportunities, particularly when these companies demonstrate resilience and potential for growth within their sectors.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Japan

Name Debt To Equity Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Health Rating
Intelligent Wave NA 6.92% 15.18% ★★★★★★
Nitto Fuji Flour MillingLtd 0.80% 6.26% 4.41% ★★★★★★
Otec 9.81% 2.32% -1.39% ★★★★★★
HeadwatersLtd NA 19.26% 23.89% ★★★★★★
Kondotec 11.75% 6.85% 2.62% ★★★★★☆
Innotech 38.96% 7.08% 6.36% ★★★★★☆
Imuraya Group 26.21% 2.37% 32.09% ★★★★★☆
GENOVA 0.93% 33.82% 30.22% ★★★★☆☆
Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank 139.93% 2.20% -0.27% ★★★★☆☆
Nippon Sharyo 61.34% -1.68% -17.07% ★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 730 stocks from our Japanese Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Koshidaka Holdings (TSE:2157)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Koshidaka Holdings Co., Ltd. operates a karaoke and bath house business both in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥95.03 billion.

Operations: Koshidaka Holdings generates revenue primarily from its karaoke business, which contributes ¥61.25 billion, and also engages in real estate management with a revenue of ¥1.59 billion.

Koshidaka Holdings, a notable player in the karaoke industry, offers an attractive profile with a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.1x, undercutting the hospitality sector's average of 21.9x. Over five years, its debt to equity ratio impressively decreased from 69.9% to 37.7%, while maintaining a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio at 15.4%. Despite recent earnings growth challenges at -5.2%, it projects an optimistic annual growth forecast of 6.5%.

TSE:2157 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
TSE:2157 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

Bic Camera (TSE:3048)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Bic Camera Inc., along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the manufacture and sale of audiovisual products in Japan, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥294.78 billion.

Operations: Bic Camera generates revenue primarily from the sale of audiovisual products in Japan. The company's financial performance is highlighted by a market capitalization of approximately ¥294.78 billion.

Bic Camera, a promising player in Japan's retail sector, recently reported a significant ¥5.4 billion one-off loss impacting its financials up to May 2024. Despite this setback, the company has shown impressive earnings growth of 299% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of 5%. Trading slightly below its estimated fair value by 0.7%, Bic Camera maintains a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 26.7%, indicating prudent financial management and potential for future growth.

TSE:3048 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024
TSE:3048 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2024

create restaurants holdings (TSE:3387)

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Create Restaurants Holdings Inc. is involved in planning, developing, and managing food courts, izakaya bars, dinner-time restaurants, and bakeries in Japan with a market cap of ¥237.31 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its diverse portfolio of food courts, izakaya bars, dinner-time restaurants, and bakeries across Japan. It focuses on optimizing its cost structure to enhance profitability. The financial performance is influenced by the efficient management of operational expenses and strategic expansion initiatives.

Create Restaurants Holdings, a dynamic player in Japan's hospitality sector, has demonstrated impressive growth with earnings surging 78.5% last year, outpacing the industry average of 26.2%. The company is trading at 53.7% below its estimated fair value and maintains a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 15.9%. Recently, it announced an interim dividend increase to JPY 4 per share and revised revenue guidance to JPY 156 billion due to strategic acquisitions set for consolidation this fiscal year.

TSE:3387 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024
TSE:3387 Debt to Equity as at Oct 2024

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