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Japanese (NIKKEI) Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies16
  • 7D-1.2%
  • 3M-2.4%
  • 1Y18.3%
  • YTD15.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Marine and Shipping industry has dropped 1.2%, driven by pullbacks in Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha of 2.2% and 2.4%, respectively. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 18%. 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
Mon, 15 Jun 2026JP¥6.4tJP¥6.0tJP¥621.7b9.6x10.4x1.1x
Wed, 13 May 2026JP¥6.3tJP¥6.0tJP¥617.7b11.2x10.2x1.1x
Fri, 10 Apr 2026JP¥7.1tJP¥6.0tJP¥647.8b12.4x10.9x1.2x
Sun, 08 Mar 2026JP¥6.5tJP¥6.0tJP¥647.8b11.6x10.1x1.1x
Tue, 03 Feb 2026JP¥5.7tJP¥6.0tJP¥801.8b7.4x7.1x1x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026JP¥5.6tJP¥5.9tJP¥856.2b7x6.5x0.9x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025JP¥5.4tJP¥5.9tJP¥856.2b6.9x6.3x0.9x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025JP¥5.6tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.1t6.9x5x0.9x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025JP¥5.7tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.1t7.2x5.2x0.9x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025JP¥5.7tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.1t6.1x5.2x0.9x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025JP¥5.6tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.5x4.4x0.9x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025JP¥5.7tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.6x4.5x0.9x
Thu, 15 May 2025JP¥5.6tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.5x4.4x0.9x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025JP¥5.3tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t5.8x4.1x0.9x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025JP¥6.1tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.5x4.8x1x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025JP¥5.7tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.1t7.6x5.2x0.9x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025JP¥6.2tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.0t7.7x6.1x1x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024JP¥5.7tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.0t7.5x5.6x0.9x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024JP¥5.9tJP¥6.0tJP¥740.1b8.5x8x1x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024JP¥6.1tJP¥6.0tJP¥740.1b8.1x8.3x1x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024JP¥6.0tJP¥6.0tJP¥740.1b7.1x8.1x1x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024JP¥5.8tJP¥5.8tJP¥651.4b9.1x8.9x1x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024JP¥6.0tJP¥5.8tJP¥651.4b9.3x9.2x1x
Fri, 17 May 2024JP¥6.1tJP¥5.8tJP¥650.3b7.7x9.3x1.1x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024JP¥5.4tJP¥5.6tJP¥705.2b8.1x7.6x1x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024JP¥5.8tJP¥5.6tJP¥705.2b7.9x8.2x1x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024JP¥6.3tJP¥5.6tJP¥705.8b8.5x8.9x1.1x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024JP¥6.0tJP¥5.7tJP¥1.0t8.1x5.9x1x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023JP¥5.0tJP¥5.7tJP¥1.0t7.1x4.9x0.9x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023JP¥4.8tJP¥5.9tJP¥1.9t5.6x2.6x0.8x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023JP¥5.2tJP¥5.9tJP¥1.9t5.7x2.8x0.9x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023JP¥4.9tJP¥5.9tJP¥1.9t5.6x2.6x0.8x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023JP¥4.4tJP¥6.0tJP¥2.6t5.2x1.7x0.7x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023JP¥3.8tJP¥6.0tJP¥2.6t5x1.5x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

1.5x


Total Market Cap: JP¥3.8tTotal Earnings: JP¥2.6tTotal Revenue: JP¥6.0tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Marine and Shipping Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 6.2x202420252026
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 10.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 6.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 0.95x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Shipping industry have declined 38% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, 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 Market-1.44%
Industrials-3.82%
Marine and Shipping-1.16%
Marine-1.16%
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
9310 Japan TranscityJP¥1.12k3.0%
+JP¥2.0b		9.2%PE10.5x
9308 Inui Global LogisticsJP¥1.54k1.0%
+JP¥402.9m		27.1%PE46.6x
9171 Kuribayashi SteamshipJP¥1.73k1.3%
+JP¥261.8m		69.3%PE5.5x
9193 Tokyo KisenLtdJP¥901.002.4%
+JP¥209.0m		-4.3%PE1.8x

Latest News

9101
JP¥5,524.00
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
7D
-2.2%
1Y
7.3%
9310
JP¥1,115.00
Japan Transcity
7D
3.0%
1Y
9.2%
9193
JP¥901.00
Tokyo KisenLtd
7D
2.4%
1Y
-4.3%
9104
JP¥5,686.00
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
7D
-1.4%
1Y
13.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

9104: Activist Pressure And Phase 2 Plan Risks Will Weigh On Shares

Analysts have kept their ¥3,580 price target for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines steady, citing updated assumptions that combine a higher discount rate and revenue growth outlook with a lower profit margin and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for March 31, 2026, to discuss Phase 2 of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines' Corporate Management Plan "BLUE ACTION 2035" (Key Developments).
9107
JP¥2,637.00
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
7D
-2.4%
1Y
25.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

9107: Large Share Buyback Will Limit Future Return Potential

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha to about ¥1,482.74 per share, reflecting updated views on slightly higher discount rates, a softer revenue outlook, stronger profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha announced a large-scale share buyback of up to ¥130b as part of its medium term management plan, increasing its total shareholder return commitment for the five year period through fiscal 2027 from over ¥800b to over ¥880b.
9308
JP¥1,540.00
Inui Global Logistics
7D
1.0%
1Y
27.1%
9119
JP¥1,458.00
Iino Kaiun Kaisha
7D
-0.8%
1Y
39.1%
9127
JP¥2,764.00
Tamai Steamship
7D
-3.4%
1Y
33.5%
Analysis Article • May 21

Tamai Steamship's (TSE:9127) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Lackluster Earnings

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9115
JP¥835.00
Meiji Shipping Group
7D
-14.2%
1Y
19.1%
Analysis Article • May 21

We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Meiji Shipping Group's (TSE:9115) Earnings

Meiji Shipping Group Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9115 ) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. We believe that...
9171
JP¥1,730.00
Kuribayashi Steamship
7D
1.3%
1Y
69.3%
Analysis Article • May 19

Kuribayashi Steamship's (TSE:9171) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Despite announcing strong earnings, Kuribayashi Steamship Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9171 ) stock was sluggish. Our analysis...
9363
JP¥525.00
DaiunLtd
7D
-2.6%
1Y
31.9%
9110
JP¥7,190.00
NS United Kaiun Kaisha
7D
-1.4%
1Y
78.9%