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Japanese (NIKKEI) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 19, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies104
  • 7D6.5%
  • 3M33.4%
  • 1Y84.7%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry has risen 1.8%, driven by gains in Mitsui and Mitsubishi of 12% and 9.4%, respectively. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 80%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 6.8% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Japanese Trade Companies and Distributors Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 19 Mar 2026JP¥86.2tJP¥93.4tJP¥4.5t11.9x19.1x0.9x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026JP¥83.2tJP¥93.4tJP¥4.5t12x18.4x0.9x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026JP¥69.2tJP¥92.8tJP¥4.7t10.7x14.8x0.7x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025JP¥65.5tJP¥92.8tJP¥4.7t9.9x14x0.7x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025JP¥62.5tJP¥92.2tJP¥4.7t10.1x13.4x0.7x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025JP¥57.5tJP¥92.0tJP¥4.6t9.8x12.4x0.6x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025JP¥55.5tJP¥92.1tJP¥4.6t9.8x12x0.6x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025JP¥50.6tJP¥92.8tJP¥4.7t9.8x10.7x0.5x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025JP¥48.7tJP¥92.7tJP¥4.7t9.4x10.3x0.5x
Mon, 26 May 2025JP¥48.8tJP¥92.6tJP¥4.7t8.9x10.3x0.5x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025JP¥43.8tJP¥91.6tJP¥4.8t9.3x9.2x0.5x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025JP¥48.0tJP¥91.6tJP¥4.8t10.1x10.1x0.5x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025JP¥43.6tJP¥91.6tJP¥4.8t9.5x9.1x0.5x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025JP¥45.4tJP¥91.4tJP¥4.6t10.2x9.8x0.5x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024JP¥47.3tJP¥91.5tJP¥4.6t9.6x10.2x0.5x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024JP¥48.2tJP¥91.5tJP¥4.6t9.5x10.4x0.5x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024JP¥50.3tJP¥91.2tJP¥4.6t9.7x10.9x0.6x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024JP¥49.7tJP¥91.2tJP¥4.6t9.9x10.8x0.5x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024JP¥50.5tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.6t9.8x11.1x0.6x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024JP¥54.1tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.6t10.2x11.9x0.6x
Tue, 28 May 2024JP¥56.1tJP¥89.7tJP¥4.6t10x12.3x0.6x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024JP¥54.5tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.5t10.5x12.2x0.6x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024JP¥53.7tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.5t11x12x0.6x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024JP¥48.7tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.5t10.4x10.9x0.5x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024JP¥45.5tJP¥92.4tJP¥4.5t10.6x10x0.5x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023JP¥41.4tJP¥92.4tJP¥4.5t9.8x9.1x0.4x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023JP¥43.0tJP¥92.4tJP¥4.6t9.4x9.5x0.5x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023JP¥39.8tJP¥94.5tJP¥4.7t8.9x8.4x0.4x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023JP¥44.0tJP¥94.5tJP¥4.7t9.4x9.3x0.5x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023JP¥42.4tJP¥95.6tJP¥4.8t8.9x8.8x0.4x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023JP¥41.8tJP¥96.4tJP¥5.1t9x8.2x0.4x
Wed, 31 May 2023JP¥37.0tJP¥96.4tJP¥5.1t8.6x7.3x0.4x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023JP¥33.3tJP¥95.1tJP¥5.3t8.6x6.3x0.4x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023JP¥30.7tJP¥95.1tJP¥5.3t8.6x5.8x0.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

5.8x


Total Market Cap: JP¥30.7tTotal Earnings: JP¥5.3tTotal Revenue: JP¥95.1tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 10.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Japanese Trading Companies and Distributors industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 18.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 10.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.54x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Trading Companies and Distributors industry have declined 4.9% 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 Comparison

How does Japanese Trade Companies and Distributors compare with similar industries?

JP Market0.40%
Industrials2.15%
Trade Distributors6.49%
Trade Companies and Distributors6.49%
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
8031 MitsuiJP¥6.34k9.5%
+JP¥1.6t		113.0%PE20.9x
8058 MitsubishiJP¥5.40k5.4%
+JP¥1.0t		91.1%PE27.1x
8002 MarubeniJP¥5.50k2.2%
+JP¥197.1b		112.3%PE17.7x
8053 SumitomoJP¥5.70k1.8%
+JP¥121.6b		55.8%PE12.3x
8012 NagaseJP¥4.64k4.8%
+JP¥21.5b		65.6%PE16.4x

Latest News

8058
JP¥5,397.00
Mitsubishi
7D
5.4%
1Y
91.1%
8015
JP¥6,318.00
Toyota Tsusho
7D
-0.6%
1Y
132.2%

8015: Canada JV And Buyback Plans Will Keep Earnings Expectations Overstretched

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Toyota Tsusho slightly higher to about ¥4,723 from ¥4,700, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a modestly adjusted forward P/E outlook. What's in the News Toyota Tsusho issued consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, targeting profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥360,000 million and basic earnings per share of ¥341.00 (Key Developments).
8031
JP¥6,342.00
Mitsui
7D
9.5%
1Y
113.0%

8031: Elevated Future P/E And Earnings Guidance Will Sustain Downside Risk

Analysts have kept Mitsui's fair value estimate steady at ¥4,190. Only small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin assumptions and future P/E expectations are guiding this unchanged price target.
2768
JP¥6,232.00
Sojitz
7D
0.5%
1Y
78.2%
8061
JP¥2,527.00
Seika
7D
3.7%
1Y
54.2%
6309
JP¥1,885.00
Tomoe Engineering
7D
-5.7%
1Y
36.3%
8053
JP¥5,699.00
Sumitomo
7D
1.8%
1Y
55.8%
8001
JP¥2,024.00
ITOCHU
7D
-1.5%
1Y
36.9%

8001: Clear Capital Policies And Growth Roadmap Will Support Balanced Long Term Outlook

Narrative Update on ITOCHU The analyst price target for ITOCHU has been raised from ¥2,246 to ¥2,300. Analysts point to clearer growth plans and capital policies, along with updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E.
3064
JP¥1,783.00
MonotaRO
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-35.1%
8002
JP¥5,495.00
Marubeni
7D
2.2%
1Y
112.3%
9960
JP¥3,980.00
Totech
7D
-2.7%
1Y
51.9%
8078
JP¥7,800.00
Hanwa
7D
-2.9%
1Y
48.6%
8051
JP¥1,417.00
Yamazen
7D
-2.6%
1Y
2.5%
8066
JP¥2,474.00
Mitani
7D
-1.6%
1Y
17.3%
8012
JP¥4,635.00
Nagase
7D
4.8%
1Y
65.6%

Nagase's (TSE:8012) Dividend Will Be Increased To ¥55.00

Feb 12
Nagase's (TSE:8012) Dividend Will Be Increased To ¥55.00
9934
JP¥2,629.50
Inaba Denki SangyoLtd
7D
1.3%
1Y
30.5%