Japan's stock markets have recently experienced an upward trend, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 2.45% and the broader TOPIX Index rising by 0.45%, supported by a weaker yen that has enhanced the profit outlook for exporters. In this context, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as such firms often align management interests with shareholder value and may offer robust earnings potential even amidst fluctuating economic conditions.
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% | 71.3% |
Loadstar Capital K.K (TSE:3482) | 33.8% | 24.3% |
Soracom (TSE:147A) | 16.5% | 54.1% |
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Soracom, Inc. offers Internet of Things (IoT) based cellular connectivity solutions and has a market capitalization of approximately ¥61.22 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its IoT Platform segment, which generated ¥7.93 billion.
Insider Ownership: 16.5%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 54.1% p.a.
Soracom is experiencing robust growth, with expected revenue increases of 27.2% annually, surpassing the Japanese market average. Earnings are projected to grow significantly at 54.1% per year, well above the market's 8.7%. Despite high earnings quality and substantial past profit growth of over 500%, its share price has been highly volatile recently. The company forecasts net sales of ¥9.91 billion and an operating profit of ¥925 million for the fiscal year ending March 2025.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: JAPAN MATERIAL Co., Ltd. operates in the electronics and graphics sectors in Japan, with a market cap of ¥188.94 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from its electronics segment with ¥47.65 billion, graphics solution business at ¥1.56 billion, and solar power generation business contributing ¥206 million.
Insider Ownership: 35.3%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 24.3% p.a.
Japan Material is positioned for growth with its earnings projected to increase significantly at 24.27% annually, outpacing the Japanese market's 8.7%. Despite a forecasted revenue growth of 14.7% per year, which is slower than some high-growth peers but still above the market average of 4.3%, its shares have shown high volatility recently. The stock trades at a discount, being valued at 32.5% below estimated fair value, although future return on equity remains modest at 17.9%.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Relo Group, Inc. provides property management services in Japan and has a market cap of ¥288.80 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include the Welfare Program at ¥25.94 billion, Tourism Business at ¥14.64 billion, and Relocation Business at ¥95.54 billion.
Insider Ownership: 28.0%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 23.3% p.a.
Relo Group exhibits strong growth potential, with earnings expected to increase by 23.29% annually and revenue growing at 6.2%, surpassing the Japanese market's average of 4.3%. Despite trading at a 23.1% discount to its estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 1.98% is not well covered by earnings. The company has completed a share buyback worth ¥4,354.05 million, enhancing capital efficiency and potentially benefiting insider ownership dynamics in the long term.
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