3 Japanese Growth Stocks With Significant Insider Ownership

Japan's stock markets have shown resilience, with the Nikkei 225 Index and TOPIX Index both rising recently, supported by a weaker yen which has improved the profit outlook for exporters. As investors navigate this favorable backdrop, identifying growth companies with significant insider ownership can offer insights into potential opportunities, as such ownership often signals confidence in a company's future prospects.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Japan

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Micronics Japan (TSE:6871)	15.3%	31.5%
Hottolink (TSE:3680)	26.1%	61.5%
Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd (TSE:3498)	34.7%	40.2%
Medley (TSE:4480)	34%	30.4%
Inforich (TSE:9338)	19.1%	29.8%
Kanamic NetworkLTD (TSE:3939)	25%	28.3%
ExaWizards (TSE:4259)	22%	75.2%
Money Forward (TSE:3994)	21.4%	68.4%
AeroEdge (TSE:7409)	10.7%	25.3%
freee K.K (TSE:4478)	23.9%	74.1%

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

Rakuten Group (TSE:4755)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Rakuten Group, Inc. operates in e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications sectors both in Japan and internationally with a market cap of ¥2.07 trillion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Mobile services at ¥382.95 million, Fin Tech at ¥772.29 million, and Internet Services at ¥1.24 billion.

Insider Ownership: 17.3%

Rakuten Group is forecast to achieve profitability within the next three years, outpacing average market growth. The company's revenue is expected to grow at 7.5% annually, faster than the Japanese market's 4.3%. However, its Return on Equity is projected to remain low at 9.5% in three years. Despite trading significantly below estimated fair value, Rakuten's share price has been highly volatile recently and lacks recent insider trading activity insights.

• Take a closer look at Rakuten Group's potential here in our earnings growth report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of Rakuten Group shares in the market.

BayCurrent Consulting (TSE:6532)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. offers consulting services in Japan and has a market capitalization of approximately ¥826.88 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its consulting services in Japan.

Insider Ownership: 13.9%

BayCurrent Consulting is trading at 35.7% below its estimated fair value, with earnings forecast to grow at 18.4% annually, surpassing the Japanese market's average growth rate. The company's revenue is expected to increase by 17.8% per year, also outpacing the market's 4.3%. Although there has been no recent insider trading activity, BayCurrent's Return on Equity is projected to be high at 35.4% in three years' time.

• Navigate through the intricacies of BayCurrent Consulting with our comprehensive analyst estimates report here.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, BayCurrent Consulting's share price might be too optimistic.

Financial Partners GroupLtd (TSE:7148)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Financial Partners Group Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of financial products and services in Japan, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥208.23 billion.

Operations: Financial Partners Group Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its subsidiaries by offering diverse financial products and services within Japan.

Insider Ownership: 31.3%

Financial Partners Group Ltd. demonstrates potential as a growth company with substantial insider ownership, despite its high debt levels. Its earnings are forecast to grow at 17% annually, outpacing the Japanese market's average of 8.8%, while revenue is expected to increase by 15.4% yearly. Recent strategic expansions include opening a new sales office and acquiring prime real estate in Fukuoka for fractional ownership investments, supporting future growth prospects amidst volatile share prices and an unstable dividend track record.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Financial Partners GroupLtd's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates Financial Partners GroupLtd may be undervalued.

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