List of the most well-off medium-sized firms in Japan
Just recently, Nikkei has ranked 25 Japanese growing medium-sized firms that also have abundant cash reserves. These companies are expected to lead the Japanese economy to the targeted growth and to be sort of unsung heroes supporting large enterprises.
The remarkable point is that a majority of the firms are concentrated in the medicine, semiconductor and nursing care industries, which are regarded as growing sectors in Japan. They have generated profits steadily, succeeded fund-raising, invested an abundance of money on R&D and accelerated the growth speed.
All of them are listed companies. So, if you are looking for growing firms that not many people have paid attention to for your investment, that would be great to check them out! You might be able to see the dramatic growth!!
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Top 10
- CYBERDYNE
Cyborg-type robots for medical and nursing care fields
Net cash: ¥30.8B
Increase in net cash: – ¥2.5B Healios
The development and supply of iPSC regenerative medicine products
Net cash: ¥16.6B
Increase in net cash: + ¥11.3B- M&A Capital Partners
Mediating M&A
Net cash: ¥10.3B
Increase in net cash: + ¥7B - Techno Medica
Test tube preparation system for medical professionals
Net cash: ¥9.3B
Increase in net cash: + ¥1B - PCA
Accounting software
Net cash: ¥8.2B
Increase in net cash: + ¥780M - Miraial
Semiconductor-related products
Net cash: ¥7.9B
Increase in net cash: + ¥1B - GEOMATEC
Transparent conductive films
Net cash: ¥7.9B
Increase in net cash: + ¥341M - GOO Chemical
Electronic chemicals
Net cash: ¥7.4B
Increase in net cash: – ¥500M - Yagami
Science equipment
Net cash: ¥7.2B
Increase in net cash: + ¥13M - OncoTherapy Science
R&D of medicines for cancer treatment
Net cash: ¥6.7B
Increase in net cash: – ¥3.3B
11 ~ 25
13. PeptiDream
PDPS (Peptide Discovery Platform System) technology
Net cash: ¥6.5B
Increase in net cash: – ¥353M
14. Taiko Pharmaceuticals
Medicine
Net cash: ¥6.5B
Increase in net cash: – ¥252M
15. Shobunsha
Publication
Net cash: ¥6.3B
Increase in net cash: – ¥1.2B
16. MORNINGSTAR
Investment trust
Net cash: ¥6.3B
Increase in net cash: + ¥1.8B
17. NS Tool
Tools
Net cash: ¥6.3B
Increase in net cash: + ¥1.6B
18. Tanabe Keiei
Consulting
Net cash: ¥6.2B
Increase in net cash: + ¥292M
19. Miyakoshi Holdings
Property development in China
Net cash: ¥6.2B
Increase in net cash: + ¥6.7B
20. NKK Switches
Industrial switches
Net cash: ¥5.7B
Increase in net cash: + ¥130M
21. Billing System
Representing settlement
Net cash: ¥5.6B
Increase in net cash: + ¥739M
22. Sato Food Industries
Powered alcohol
Net cash: ¥5.5B
Increase in net cash: + ¥1B
23. Itokuro
Portal site
Net cash: ¥5.4B
Increase in net cash: + ¥1.2B
24. Hikari Furniture
Funiture, Real estate
Net cash: ¥5.4B
Increase in net cash: + ¥1.7B
25.
Cleaning equipment
Net cash: ¥5.4B
Increase in net cash: + ¥471M
Richer than Large Enterprises?
Since 2009, a majority of the Japanese listed companies have increased cash reserves. As a result, the rate of the listed firms that operate no-debut management substantially reached 59% in 2017. However, with regard to growing medium-sized firms in Japan, the rate was 70%, meaning that they are more stable financially than large enterprises.
For instance, Suzumo (the sushi making machine) implemented a capital increase through
In overseas countries, the number of sushi lovers has skyrocketed due to the boom in Japanese cuisine. Hense, the demand for sushi makers can be expected to increase over the next years, and they will take the aggressive strategy.
For large companies’ growth, the role of medium-sized enterprises is significantly important in terms of the technology development, cost reduction, etc. The more they develop their businesses. the more large corporations can benefit from it.
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