Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Over 20 years experience in equities and asset management in Asia and Japan. Qualified CFA with experience analyzing companies as a buy-side analyst. In-depth knowledge of company fundamental analysis, corporate governance and valuations.

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Japan Small Cap Growth: Neural Pocket - Smart City Slicker

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<div><p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/neural-pocket-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31125:1" rel="noopener">Neural Pocket Inc (4056 JP)</a>  develops and applies Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that spans the areas of Edge AI and Object/Person Recognition. The company uses advanced proprietary AI libraries on platforms that apply active learning to advance research and development for new applications within their focus areas.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}'> </span></p></div><div>
<p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Neural Pocket currently applies its AI technologies to three broad areas: Smart City, Signage, and Fashion. </span></p>
<p><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">The <strong>Smart City</strong> focus is to digitize physical spaces and add value to urban areas. There are wide-ranging applications to everyday life, spanning energy-saving, supply chains, mobility, rail transportation, distribution, retailing, car parks, and others.</span> <br> <br><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">The <strong>Signage</strong> business fits into the growing trend towards online advertising by operating digital signage in cities. For example, billboards can send out flexible and targeted ads based on AI-driven pedestrian attribute analysis.</span> <br> <br><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Finally, the <strong>Fashion</strong> business, which analyses fashion trends, helps companies by </span><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">providing</span><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> information to address surplus stock problems, discounting, and waste by bringing a science-based approach to merchandising and product planning. </span> </p>
<p><strong><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Key Stats</span></strong></p>
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<td>Name </td>
<td>Neural Pocket</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ticker</td>
<td>4056 JP</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Market Cap ($m)</td>
<td>810</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Business</td>
<td>AI Solutions</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LTM Sales ($m)</td>
<td>6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sales Growth (MRQ)</td>
<td>104%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GPM</td>
<td>73%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EV/Sales (FY2)</td>
<td>118x</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>

Neural Pocket Inc (4056 JP)  develops and applies Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that spans the areas of Edge AI and Object/Person Recognition. The company uses advanced proprietary AI libraries on platforms that apply active learning to advance research and development for new applications within their focus areas. 
Neural Pocket currently applies its AI technologies to three broad areas: Smart City, Signage, and Fashion. 
The Smart City focus is to digitize physical spaces and add value to urban areas. There are wide-ranging applications to everyday life, spanning energy-saving, supply chains, mobility, rail transportation, distribution, retailing, car parks, and others.    The Signage business fits into the growing trend towards online advertising by operating digital signage in cities. For example, billboards can send out flexible and targeted ads based on AI-driven pedestrian attribute analysis.    Finally, the Fashion business, which analyses fashion trends, helps companies by providing information to address surplus stock problems, discounting, and waste by bringing a science-based approach to merchandising and product planning.  
Key Stats


Name 
Neural Pocket


Ticker
4056 JP


Market Cap ($m)
810


Business
AI Solutions


LTM Sales ($m)
6


Sales Growth (MRQ)
104%


GPM
73%


EV/Sales (FY2)
118x




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