TSE:6371
TSE:6371Machinery

Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371): Valuation Check After New AI Logistics Alliance with Kioxia and EAGLYS

Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) is back in the spotlight after teaming up with Kioxia and EAGLYS on an AI powered image recognition system for logistics, a move that could quietly reshape its growth story. See our latest analysis for Tsubakimoto Chain. That AI collaboration lands on top of a completed share buyback program, and investors seem to be warming to the story, with a roughly 17% year to date share price return and an impressive multi year total shareholder return suggesting momentum is...
TSE:9984
TSE:9984Wireless Telecom

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) Valuation Check After Strong One-Year Shareholder Returns

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) has quietly become one of the more polarizing names in Japan, with the stock swinging sharply this year as investors weigh its investment bets against uneven profit trends. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. The latest 5.41% one day and 14.03% seven day share price returns show momentum snapping back after a 15.26% one month pullback. At the same time, a 112.82% one year total shareholder return underlines how strongly sentiment has turned in SoftBank...
TSE:8411
TSE:8411Banks

Mizuho’s Share Buyback Review Could Be A Game Changer For Mizuho Financial Group (TSE:8411)

On 14 November 2025, Mizuho Financial Group’s board met to consider a repurchase of common stock, signaling a renewed focus on capital management and shareholder returns. This move puts fresh attention on how Mizuho balances cash deployment between buybacks, investments, and rising cost pressures across its global banking and securities operations. We’ll now explore how the planned share repurchase discussion could reshape Mizuho’s investment narrative around capital allocation and earnings...
TSE:4661
TSE:4661Hospitality

Oriental Land (TSE:4661) Valuation After Board Weighs Treasury Stock Disposal via Third-Party Allotment

Board meeting puts treasury stock plans in focus Oriental Land (TSE:4661) has called a November 25 board meeting to consider disposing of treasury stock through a third party allotment, a move that could reshape its capital structure and dilute existing shareholders. See our latest analysis for Oriental Land. The treasury stock move comes after a tough stretch for investors, with a roughly 20 percent 3 month share price return and a 3 year total shareholder return near minus 25 percent,...
TSE:5741
TSE:5741Metals and Mining

UACJ (TSE:5741) Valuation After Furukawa Electric’s Major Share Sale and Shareholder Base Shift

UACJ (TSE:5741) is back in focus after major shareholder Furukawa Electric offloaded a large 13 million share block, reshaping the shareholder mix and prompting investors to reassess control and influence around the company. See our latest analysis for UACJ. Even with the recent 1 week share price pullback and Furukawa Electric’s selldown, UACJ still shows firm momentum, with a roughly 44% year to date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of about 46%. If this shift in...
TSE:4502
TSE:4502Pharmaceuticals

Does Takeda Still Offer Value After Pipeline Progress and a 43% Five Year Gain?

If you are wondering whether Takeda Pharmaceutical is still a solid buy at today’s price, or if the easy gains are behind it, you are in the right place to unpack what the market is really paying for this business. The stock is up 12.0% over the last year and 43.0% over five years, even after a recent 2.0% dip over the past week and a 6.1% rise in the last month. This suggests sentiment is quietly shifting rather than exploding. Recent headlines have focused on Takeda’s late stage pipeline...
TSE:1928
TSE:1928Consumer Durables

Sekisui House (TSE:1928) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Growth Narrative Heading Into Earnings Season

Sekisui House (TSE:1928) has laid out another quarter of solid scale in its Q3 2026 update, with recent quarterly revenue running between about ¥0.9 trillion and ¥1.2 trillion and EPS ranging from roughly ¥51 to ¥112 over the last five reported quarters, while trailing twelve month revenue sits around ¥4.2 trillion and EPS just above ¥300. The company has seen revenue move from about ¥3.5 trillion to ¥4.2 trillion on a trailing basis, with EPS easing back from roughly ¥359 to ¥303 over the...
TSE:9434
TSE:9434Wireless Telecom

Is It Too Late To Consider SoftBank After Its 108.4% Five Year Surge

Wondering if SoftBank is still worth buying after its big run over the last few years, or if you might be late to the party? This breakdown will walk through whether the current price really reflects its underlying value. SoftBank’s share price has cooled slightly in the last week, down about 3.3%, but it is still up 10.0% year to date and an impressive 108.4% over the past 5 years. That naturally raises the question of whether the upside from here is already priced in. Those moves sit...
TSE:8316
TSE:8316Banks

3 Global Stocks Estimated To Be Trading At Discounts Of 34.7% To 47.8%

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by dovish Federal Reserve comments, subdued inflation in the eurozone, and resilient economic indicators in Japan, investors are increasingly focused on identifying opportunities amid these shifting conditions. In this context, undervalued stocks can offer potential value by trading at prices below their estimated worth, making them attractive options for those looking to capitalize on market inefficiencies.
TSE:5844
TSE:5844Banks

Kyoto Financial Group (TSE:5844) Valuation Check After Unused Share Buyback Authorization

Kyoto Financial GroupInc (TSE:5844) just confirmed that, despite board approval for a sizeable share buyback program, it did not repurchase any stock during the late November window on the Tokyo market. See our latest analysis for Kyoto Financial GroupInc. The decision not to execute the buyback comes as Kyoto Financial GroupInc’s share price has climbed to ¥3,427, supported by a robust year to date share price return and a powerful multi year total shareholder return that suggest momentum is...
TSE:5901
TSE:5901Packaging

Assessing Toyo Seikan Group Holdings (TSE:5901) Valuation After Its Health-Focused Investment in TOY MEDICAL

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings (TSE:5901) has kicked off a new chapter by investing in TOY MEDICAL, tying its packaging expertise to patented salt offset technology that targets healthier, lower salt diets without sacrificing taste. See our latest analysis for Toyo Seikan Group Holdings. The fresh TOY MEDICAL tie up comes as Toyo Seikan’s 1 month share price return of 12.81 percent builds on strong year to date momentum of 60.87 percent, supported by a striking 5 year total shareholder return of...
TSE:9005
TSE:9005Transportation

Tokyu (TSE:9005) Dividend Hike Prompts Fresh Look at Valuation and Long‑Term Upside Potential

Tokyu (TSE:9005) just lifted its interim dividend to JPY 14 per share from JPY 11 a year ago, a clear signal that management feels comfortable with cash flows and medium term earnings. See our latest analysis for Tokyu. The higher interim payout comes after a board meeting on a planned transfer of a specified subsidiary. The stock has delivered a 6.28 percent year to date share price return alongside a robust 5 year total shareholder return of 47.87 percent, suggesting steady but not...