Discovering Japan's Undiscovered Gems in August 2024

Japan's stock markets have experienced significant volatility recently, driven by a rebounding yen and the Bank of Japan's hawkish turn at its July meeting. Despite these fluctuations, investor sentiment has been somewhat stabilized by central bank comments indicating caution in future rate hikes. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks often involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals and resilience to market swings. Here are three lesser-known Japanese stocks that could be considered undiscovered gems in August 2024.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Japan

Name

Debt To Equity

Revenue Growth

Earnings Growth

Health Rating

Tokyo Tekko

10.81%

7.30%

7.30%

★★★★★★

Uchida Yoko

6.26%

7.83%

16.58%

★★★★★★

Central Forest Group

NA

5.16%

12.45%

★★★★★★

Kanda HoldingsLtd

30.47%

4.35%

18.02%

★★★★★★

Techno Quartz

18.64%

16.15%

22.17%

★★★★★★

Techno Smart

NA

5.05%

-2.17%

★★★★★★

Techno Ryowa

1.77%

2.06%

5.32%

★★★★★☆

Nikko

32.39%

4.11%

-8.57%

★★★★★☆

Kappa Create

73.80%

-1.08%

-8.46%

★★★★★☆

FDK

89.57%

-0.88%

25.34%

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 717 stocks from our Japanese Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

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

Totetsu Kogyo

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Totetsu Kogyo Co., Ltd. operates in railway track maintenance, civil engineering, architectural, and environmental sectors in Japan with a market cap of ¥106.72 billion.

Operations: Totetsu Kogyo generates revenue through its railway track maintenance, civil engineering, architectural, and environmental businesses in Japan. The company has a market cap of ¥106.72 billion.

Totetsu Kogyo, a small player in Japan's construction sector, has shown steady earnings growth of 16.3% over the past year, though it lags behind the industry average of 23.8%. The company is debt-free and trades at 51.4% below its estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation. With high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow, Totetsu seems well-positioned for future stability. The recent AGM on June 26 discussed financial statements and elected new directors, signaling active governance.

TSE:1835 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
TSE:1835 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

AiphoneLtd

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Aiphone Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells telecommunication equipment under the AIPHONE brand name for housing, healthcare, business, accessories, and smartphone applications worldwide, with a market cap of ¥44.77 billion.