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In September 2024, Japan's stock markets have shown mixed performance amid expectations of further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan and a stronger yen. Despite this, growth companies with high insider ownership continue to attract attention for their potential resilience and alignment with shareholder interests. In the current market environment, stocks that combine robust growth prospects with significant insider ownership can offer a compelling investment case. High insider ownership often signals confidence in the company's future and aligns management's interests with those of shareholders, making these stocks particularly noteworthy in today's economic landscape.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Japan
Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
Micronics Japan (TSE:6871) | 15.3% | 32.7% |
Hottolink (TSE:3680) | 27% | 61.5% |
Kasumigaseki CapitalLtd (TSE:3498) | 34.7% | 43.5% |
Medley (TSE:4480) | 34% | 30.4% |
Kanamic NetworkLTD (TSE:3939) | 25% | 28.3% |
ExaWizards (TSE:4259) | 22% | 75.2% |
Money Forward (TSE:3994) | 21.4% | 68.1% |
Loadstar Capital K.K (TSE:3482) | 33.8% | 24.3% |
AeroEdge (TSE:7409) | 10.7% | 25.3% |
Soracom (TSE:147A) | 16.5% | 54.1% |
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Mercari
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Mercari, Inc. plans, develops, and operates Mercari marketplace applications in Japan and the United States with a market cap of ¥418.32 billion.
Operations: Mercari's revenue segments consist of ¥43.65 billion from the US and ¥138.11 billion from Japan.
Insider Ownership: 36%
Mercari, Inc. has demonstrated substantial insider ownership and is positioned for growth with revenue expected to rise between ¥200 billion and ¥210 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Earnings are forecasted to grow at 18.61% annually, outpacing the Japanese market average of 8.5%. Despite recent share price volatility, Mercari trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value and boasts high-quality earnings with robust return on equity projections reaching 22.5% in three years.
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Get an in-depth perspective on Mercari's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
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Our valuation report here indicates Mercari may be overvalued.
JTOWER
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: JTOWER Inc. offers infrastructure sharing services in Japan and has a market cap of ¥92.48 billion.
Operations: JTOWER Inc. generates revenue through its infrastructure sharing services in Japan.