DIP And 2 Other Japanese Stocks That May Be Trading Below Estimated Value

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Amidst the recent declines in Japan's stock markets, with the Nikkei 225 Index and TOPIX Index both experiencing notable drops, investors are keenly observing potential opportunities that may arise from current market uncertainties. Identifying undervalued stocks during such periods can be advantageous, as these stocks might offer value that is not yet recognized by the broader market, particularly when economic conditions create temporary price distortions.

Top 10 Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows In Japan

Name

Current Price

Fair Value (Est)

Discount (Est)

CURVES HOLDINGS (TSE:7085)

¥803.00

¥1529.67

47.5%

Avant Group (TSE:3836)

¥2122.00

¥3952.13

46.3%

Pilot (TSE:7846)

¥4764.00

¥8938.01

46.7%

Forum Engineering (TSE:7088)

¥874.00

¥1607.20

45.6%

Adventure (TSE:6030)

¥3800.00

¥7310.01

48%

S-Pool (TSE:2471)

¥355.00

¥688.70

48.5%

KeePer Technical Laboratory (TSE:6036)

¥4105.00

¥7848.89

47.7%

BayCurrent Consulting (TSE:6532)

¥4950.00

¥9318.36

46.9%

BuySell TechnologiesLtd (TSE:7685)

¥4245.00

¥7972.52

46.8%

Mercari (TSE:4385)

¥2090.00

¥4166.17

49.8%

Click here to see the full list of 86 stocks from our Undervalued Japanese Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

DIP

Overview: DIP Corporation, with a market cap of ¥139.54 billion, is a labor force solution company offering personnel recruiting services in Japan.

Operations: DIP Corporation generates revenue from its personnel recruiting services in Japan.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 40.2%

DIP is trading at ¥2667, significantly below its estimated fair value of ¥4456.18, indicating potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Earnings are projected to grow at 14.1% annually, outpacing the JP market's average growth rate. Recent developments include a dividend increase from ¥40 to ¥47 per share and strategic organizational changes to enhance AI-Agent services. The company also completed a share buyback worth approximately ¥5 billion, reflecting confidence in its valuation and future prospects.

TSE:2379 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024
TSE:2379 Discounted Cash Flow as at Oct 2024

Lifedrink Company

Overview: Lifedrink Company, Inc. manufactures and sells beverages in Japan and has a market cap of ¥92.19 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Beverage and Leaf Business segment, which amounts to ¥39.57 billion.

Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 32.4%

Lifedrink Company is trading at ¥1764, notably below its estimated fair value of ¥2608.82, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite high debt levels and recent volatility, the company's earnings grew by 30.5% last year and are forecast to grow 12.11% annually, surpassing the JP market's growth rate of 8.7%. A recent 4:1 stock split in September may also influence investor perception and liquidity positively.