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As global markets react to the recent U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut, Japan's stock markets have shown notable gains, with the Nikkei 225 Index rising 3.1% and the broader TOPIX Index up 2.8%. This positive momentum creates an opportune environment to explore some of Japan's lesser-known yet promising stocks. In such a dynamic market, identifying strong investment opportunities often involves looking for companies with solid fundamentals, innovative products or services, and growth potential that aligns well with current economic conditions.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Japan
| Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toho | 69.52% | 2.84% | 55.65% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tokyo Tekko | 10.81% | 7.30% | 7.30% | ★★★★★★ |
| KurimotoLtd | 20.73% | 3.34% | 18.64% | ★★★★★★ |
| Kanda HoldingsLtd | 30.47% | 4.35% | 18.02% | ★★★★★★ |
| AOKI Holdings | 28.27% | 0.91% | 37.15% | ★★★★★★ |
| ITOCHU-SHOKUHIN | NA | -0.08% | 12.04% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nippon Denko | 18.00% | 4.31% | 48.41% | ★★★★★★ |
| Icom | NA | 4.68% | 14.92% | ★★★★★★ |
| Kondotec | 11.75% | 6.85% | 2.62% | ★★★★★☆ |
| FDK | 89.57% | -0.88% | 25.34% | ★★★★☆☆ |
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
C.UyemuraLtd
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: C.Uyemura & Co., Ltd. engages in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of plating chemicals, industrial chemicals, non-ferrous metals, and other products both in Japan and internationally with a market cap of ¥183.49 billion.
Operations: C.Uyemura & Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Surface Treatment Materials Business, which contributes ¥60.58 billion, and the Surface Treatment Machinery Business, adding ¥14.53 billion. The Plating Processing segment adds another ¥4.30 billion to the revenue stream, while the Real Estate Rental Business provides ¥0.82 billion in revenue.
C. Uyemura Ltd. has seen its earnings grow 15.4% annually over the past five years, though recent growth at 3.6% lagged behind the Chemicals industry’s 13%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio improved significantly from 0.9 to 0.4 over five years, reflecting better financial health. Trading at nearly 19% below fair value, it offers a compelling investment case with high-quality earnings and robust interest coverage, making future profit growth of around 8% per year likely achievable.
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MODEC
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: MODEC, Inc. is a general contractor specializing in the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of floating production systems globally with a market cap of ¥224.05 billion.