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% |
Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.
Rakuten Group
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.
BayCurrent Consulting
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.