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Japanese (NIKKEI) Marine and Shipping Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies16
  • 7D4.2%
  • 3M10.5%
  • 1Y4.4%
  • YTD3.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Marine and Shipping industry has risen 4.2%, and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha contributed the most with a gain of 3.9%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 4.4%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to decline by 13% per year.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 12 Jan 2026JP¥5.8tJP¥6.0tJP¥858.0b7.6x6.8x1x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025JP¥5.4tJP¥5.9tJP¥856.2b7x6.3x0.9x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025JP¥5.3tJP¥6.0tJP¥1.0t5.9x5.2x0.9x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025JP¥5.4tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.1t6.9x4.9x0.9x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025JP¥5.8tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.1t6.6x5.2x0.9x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025JP¥5.8tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.5x4.6x0.9x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025JP¥5.6tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.5x4.4x0.9x
Mon, 26 May 2025JP¥5.8tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.8x4.5x0.9x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025JP¥5.2tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.1x4.1x0.8x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025JP¥6.0tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.6x4.7x1x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025JP¥6.0tJP¥6.2tJP¥1.3t6.3x4.7x1x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025JP¥5.8tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.0t7.5x5.7x0.9x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024JP¥5.8tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.0t7.6x5.7x0.9x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024JP¥6.0tJP¥6.1tJP¥1.0t6.5x5.8x1x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024JP¥5.8tJP¥6.0tJP¥740.1b8.2x7.8x1x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024JP¥5.9tJP¥6.0tJP¥740.1b7.8x8x1x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024JP¥5.9tJP¥5.8tJP¥651.5b9.1x9.1x1x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024JP¥5.9tJP¥5.8tJP¥651.4b9.2x9.1x1x
Tue, 28 May 2024JP¥6.3tJP¥5.8tJP¥651.4b9x9.7x1.1x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024JP¥5.5tJP¥5.6tJP¥705.2b8x7.8x1x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024JP¥5.6tJP¥5.6tJP¥705.2b7.9x7.9x1x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024JP¥6.3tJP¥5.6tJP¥705.1b7.9x8.9x1.1x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024JP¥6.4tJP¥5.7tJP¥1.0t8.1x6.3x1.1x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023JP¥4.8tJP¥5.7tJP¥1.0t7.3x4.8x0.8x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023JP¥4.7tJP¥5.7tJP¥1.0t6.5x4.6x0.8x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023JP¥5.0tJP¥5.9tJP¥1.9t5.7x2.7x0.9x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023JP¥5.2tJP¥5.9tJP¥1.9t5.7x2.7x0.9x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023JP¥4.9tJP¥5.9tJP¥1.9t5.4x2.6x0.8x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023JP¥4.1tJP¥6.0tJP¥2.6t5.2x1.6x0.7x
Wed, 31 May 2023JP¥3.8tJP¥6.0tJP¥2.6t4.9x1.5x0.6x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023JP¥4.0tJP¥6.0tJP¥3.1t4.6x1.3x0.7x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023JP¥4.1tJP¥6.0tJP¥3.1t4.4x1.3x0.7x
Tue, 21 Feb 2023JP¥4.1tJP¥6.0tJP¥3.1t4.5x1.3x0.7x
Thu, 19 Jan 2023JP¥3.8tJP¥5.8tJP¥3.4t4.4x1.1x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

1.1x


Total Market Cap: JP¥3.8tTotal Earnings: JP¥3.4tTotal Revenue: JP¥5.8tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Marine and Shipping Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 5.1x202420252026
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 6.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 5.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.90x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Shipping industry have declined 37% 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 Market2.98%
Industrials4.15%
Marine and Shipping4.18%
Marine4.18%
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¥5.27k3.9%
+JP¥70.3b		6.1%PE6.9x
9107 Kawasaki Kisen KaishaJP¥2.28k4.7%
+JP¥65.1b		10.1%PE7.6x
9104 Mitsui O.S.K. LinesJP¥4.90k3.9%
+JP¥63.5b		-7.8%PE5.7x
9110 NS United Kaiun KaishaJP¥6.66k8.3%
+JP¥12.0b		68.2%PE7.7x
9119 Iino Kaiun KaishaJP¥1.48k3.5%
+JP¥5.3b		30.1%PE9.7x

Latest News

9193
JP¥1,139.00
Tokyo KisenLtd
7D
11.1%
1Y
33.2%

Tokyo KisenLtd's (TSE:9193) Dividend Will Be ¥50.00

Jan 10
Tokyo KisenLtd's (TSE:9193) Dividend Will Be ¥50.00
9101
JP¥5,274.00
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
7D
3.9%
1Y
6.1%

Here's Why Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (TSE:9101) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Jan 10
Here's Why Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (TSE:9101) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
9115
JP¥662.00
Meiji Shipping Group
7D
-2.4%
1Y
0.6%
9362
JP¥3,810.00
Hyoki Kaiun Kaisha
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-0.9%
9104
JP¥4,895.00
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
7D
3.9%
1Y
-7.8%

9104: Future Margin Pressure And Leadership Changes Will Weigh On Shares

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines from ¥4,080.70 to ¥3,944.42, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins, and a higher expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines signed joint venture and capital contribution agreements on January 5, 2026, to form two 50:50 ethane shipping joint ventures in Gift City.
9107
JP¥2,284.00
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha
7D
4.7%
1Y
10.1%

9107: Higher Dividend And Stable Fair Value Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha steady at ¥2,040, citing only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that did not materially shift their overall view. What's in the News Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha announced a dividend of ¥60.00 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared with ¥50.00 per share paid a year earlier.
9171
JP¥1,902.00
Kuribayashi Steamship
7D
-4.6%
1Y
108.1%
9119
JP¥1,482.00
Iino Kaiun Kaisha
7D
3.5%
1Y
30.1%
9308
JP¥1,387.00
Inui Global Logistics
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-18.6%
9310
JP¥1,187.00
Japan Transcity
7D
3.4%
1Y
23.3%
9380
JP¥407.00
Azuma Shipping
7D
6.8%
1Y
21.9%
9173
JP¥3,190.00
Tokai Kisen
7D
-1.2%
1Y
14.0%
9110
JP¥6,660.00
NS United Kaiun Kaisha
7D
8.3%
1Y
68.2%

NS United Kaiun Kaisha's (TSE:9110) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Dec 02
NS United Kaiun Kaisha's (TSE:9110) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's