Japanese Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership September 2024
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As Japan's stock markets show mixed performance amid currency fluctuations and economic adjustments, growth companies with high insider ownership are drawing significant attention. In this environment, stocks that combine robust growth potential with strong insider commitment can offer unique advantages for investors seeking stability and alignment of interests.
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 review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
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: The company's revenue segments include ￥43.65 billion from the United States and ￥138.11 billion from Japan.
Insider Ownership: 36%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 18.7% p.a.
Mercari, Inc. demonstrates strong growth potential with high insider ownership. The company forecasts revenue between ￥200 billion and ￥210 billion and core operating profit between ￥22 billion and ￥25 billion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Earnings are expected to grow at 18.67% annually, outpacing the Japanese market's growth rate of 8.5%. However, its share price has been highly volatile over the past three months despite trading significantly below estimated fair value.
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Dive into the specifics of Mercari here with our thorough growth forecast report.
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Our valuation report unveils the possibility Mercari's shares may be trading at a premium.
Rakuten Group
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Rakuten Group, Inc. operates in e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications both in Japan and internationally with a market cap of ￥2.03 trillion.
Operations: Rakuten Group's revenue segments include Mobile (￥382.95 million), Fin Tech (￥772.29 million), and Internet Services (￥1.24 billion).
Insider Ownership: 17.3%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 82.3% p.a.
Rakuten Group is forecast to become profitable within three years, with earnings expected to grow 82.35% annually, surpassing the Japanese market's growth rate of 4.2%. Despite this, its return on equity is projected to be modest at 9.6%. The company’s revenue growth rate of 7.6% per year also exceeds the market average but remains below high-growth benchmarks. Notably, Rakuten trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value despite recent share price volatility.