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Japanese (NIKKEI) Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 28, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies16
  • 7D1.9%
  • 3M28.4%
  • 1Y39.3%
  • YTD42.7%

In the last week, the Marine and Shipping industry is up 1.9%, with Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha up 3.6%. This means that the industry has gained 39% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are expected to remain mostly flat in the next few years.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Japanese Marine and Shipping Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 28 Aug 2026JP¥7.9tJP¥6.5tJP¥647.0b11.1x12.2x1.2x
Sun, 26 Jul 2026JP¥6.7tJP¥6.0tJP¥621.7b9.9x10.7x1.1x
Tue, 23 Jun 2026JP¥6.0tJP¥6.0tJP¥621.7b9x9.7x1x
Thu, 21 May 2026JP¥6.4tJP¥6.0tJP¥621.7b9.9x10.4x1.1x
Sat, 18 Apr 2026JP¥6.9tJP¥6.0tJP¥647.8b12x10.7x1.2x
Mon, 16 Mar 2026JP¥6.6tJP¥6.0tJP¥647.8b11.4x10.2x1.1x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026JP¥5.9tJP¥6.0tJP¥649.5b9.6x9x1x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026JP¥5.8tJP¥6.0tJP¥858.0b7.5x6.7x1x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025JP¥5.3tJP¥5.9tJP¥856.2b6.9x6.2x0.9x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025JP¥5.7tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.1t6.3x5.1x0.9x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025JP¥5.4tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.1t6.9x4.9x0.9x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025JP¥5.8tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.1t6.5x5.2x0.9x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025JP¥5.8tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.5x4.6x0.9x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025JP¥5.5tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.6x4.3x0.9x
Fri, 23 May 2025JP¥5.8tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.8x4.6x0.9x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025JP¥5.3tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.3x4.1x0.9x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025JP¥6.0tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.8x4.7x1x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025JP¥6.0tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t7.1x4.7x1x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025JP¥5.8tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.0t7.5x5.7x1x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.0t7.5x5.6x0.9x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024JP¥6.0tJP¥6.0tJP¥816.2b8.4x7.3x1x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024JP¥6.3tJP¥6.0tJP¥740.1b8.2x8.5x1.1x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024JP¥6.1tJP¥6.0tJP¥740.1b7.6x8.3x1x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥5.8tJP¥651.4b9.3x8.8x1x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024JP¥5.9tJP¥5.8tJP¥651.4b9.2x9.1x1x
Sat, 25 May 2024JP¥6.1tJP¥5.8tJP¥651.4b9x9.4x1.1x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024JP¥5.4tJP¥5.6tJP¥705.2b7.9x7.7x1x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥5.6tJP¥705.2b8x8x1x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024JP¥6.2tJP¥5.6tJP¥705.1b7.9x8.8x1.1x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024JP¥5.9tJP¥5.7tJP¥1.0t8x5.8x1x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023JP¥4.9tJP¥5.7tJP¥1.0t7.4x4.8x0.9x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023JP¥4.5tJP¥5.7tJP¥1.0t5.9x4.4x0.8x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023JP¥5.0tJP¥5.9tJP¥1.9t5.7x2.7x0.9x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023JP¥5.1tJP¥5.9tJP¥1.9t5.5x2.7x0.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

2.7x


Total Market Cap: JP¥5.1tTotal Earnings: JP¥1.9tTotal Revenue: JP¥5.9tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Marine and Shipping Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 6.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Japanese Shipping industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 12.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 6.8x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.98x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Shipping industry have declined 30% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 3.3% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Japanese Industrials industry?

JP Market1.23%
Industrials1.91%
Marine and Shipping1.86%
Marine1.86%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
9101 Nippon Yusen Kabushiki KaishaJP¥7.12k0.2%
+JP¥5.6b		33.4%PE12.6x
9119 Iino Kaiun KaishaJP¥1.74k1.8%
+JP¥3.2b		44.9%PE7.9x
9310 Japan TranscityJP¥1.42k1.4%
+JP¥1.2b		20.0%PE12.7x
9308 Inui Global LogisticsJP¥2.14k1.8%
+JP¥956.9m		32.4%PE42.2x
9110 NS United Kaiun KaishaJP¥10.48k0.4%
+JP¥942.6m		110.0%PE10.2x

Latest News

9107
JP¥3,382.00
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
7D
-0.7%
1Y
49.1%
Narrative Update • Aug 25

9107: Share Buybacks And Revised Earnings Outlook Will Shape A Balanced Reset

Analysts have raised their price target on Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha from ¥2,900 to ¥3,400, citing updated assumptions that include a revised revenue outlook, an adjusted discount rate, a different future P/E, and a lower profit margin profile. What’s in the News for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the first half ending September 30, 2026, with updated forecasts for operating revenue, operating income, profit attributable to owners of the parent, and earnings per share.
9193
JP¥875.00
Tokyo KisenLtd
7D
2.1%
1Y
-12.4%
9101
JP¥7,115.00
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
7D
0.2%
1Y
33.4%
Narrative Update • Aug 20

9101: Rising Guidance And M&A Ambitions Will Eventually Pressure Rich Earnings Multiple

Analysts now set a price target for Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha at about ¥6,070, up roughly ¥200, reflecting slightly higher assumed profit margins and a modest adjustment to the discount rate and future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha raised its consolidated earnings guidance for the cumulative second quarter ending September 30, 2026 and for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, with updated forecasts for revenue, operating profit, profit attributable to owners of parent and profit per share, citing stronger container freight market conditions, favorable Dry Bulk and Energy businesses and a weaker yen.
9115
JP¥1,061.00
Meiji Shipping Group
7D
-6.0%
1Y
46.1%
9173
JP¥2,812.00
Tokai Kisen
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-8.7%
9104
JP¥7,096.00
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
7D
-2.5%
1Y
49.4%
9310
JP¥1,422.00
Japan Transcity
7D
1.4%
1Y
20.0%
9171
JP¥1,509.00
Kuribayashi Steamship
7D
-0.07%
1Y
33.4%
9308
JP¥2,135.00
Inui Global Logistics
7D
1.8%
1Y
32.4%
9110
JP¥10,480.00
NS United Kaiun Kaisha
7D
0.4%
1Y
110.0%
9127
JP¥3,305.00
Tamai Steamship
7D
0.5%
1Y
60.6%
9119
JP¥1,736.00
Iino Kaiun Kaisha
7D
1.8%
1Y
44.9%
9363
JP¥542.00
DaiunLtd
7D
0.7%
1Y
21.0%