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Japanese (NIKKEI) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 26, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies102
  • 7D-0.8%
  • 3M7.5%
  • 1Y76.6%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry is flat overall, with Sumitomo standing out by going down 3.9%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 77% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 6.7% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 26 Apr 2026JP¥78.1tJP¥93.4tJP¥4.5t10.8x17.3x0.8x
Tue, 24 Mar 2026JP¥78.2tJP¥93.4tJP¥4.5t11.1x17.3x0.8x
Thu, 19 Feb 2026JP¥81.4tJP¥93.4tJP¥4.5t12.4x18x0.9x
Sat, 17 Jan 2026JP¥74.7tJP¥92.8tJP¥4.7t11.2x16x0.8x
Mon, 15 Dec 2025JP¥67.3tJP¥92.8tJP¥4.7t10.1x14.4x0.7x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025JP¥61.8tJP¥92.2tJP¥4.7t10.1x13.3x0.7x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025JP¥59.5tJP¥92.0tJP¥4.6t10x12.8x0.6x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025JP¥57.7tJP¥92.0tJP¥4.6t10x12.5x0.6x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025JP¥50.6tJP¥92.4tJP¥4.8t9.6x10.6x0.5x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025JP¥49.1tJP¥92.7tJP¥4.7t9.5x10.4x0.5x
Sat, 31 May 2025JP¥49.9tJP¥92.6tJP¥4.7t9.1x10.5x0.5x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025JP¥45.7tJP¥91.6tJP¥4.8t9.5x9.6x0.5x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025JP¥47.2tJP¥91.6tJP¥4.8t10x9.9x0.5x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025JP¥41.9tJP¥91.6tJP¥4.8t9.7x8.8x0.5x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025JP¥44.6tJP¥91.5tJP¥4.7t9.8x9.6x0.5x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024JP¥47.0tJP¥91.4tJP¥4.6t10.2x10.1x0.5x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024JP¥47.5tJP¥91.6tJP¥4.6t9.6x10.2x0.5x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024JP¥49.3tJP¥91.2tJP¥4.6t9.5x10.7x0.5x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024JP¥47.2tJP¥91.2tJP¥4.6t9.5x10.2x0.5x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024JP¥43.0tJP¥91.1tJP¥4.6t8.8x9.3x0.5x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024JP¥56.6tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.6t10.6x12.4x0.6x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024JP¥55.4tJP¥89.7tJP¥4.6t10.1x12.2x0.6x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024JP¥54.2tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.5t10.6x12.1x0.6x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024JP¥53.4tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.5t11.1x12x0.6x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024JP¥50.2tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.5t10.7x11.3x0.6x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024JP¥46.2tJP¥92.4tJP¥4.5t10.6x10.2x0.5x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023JP¥41.3tJP¥92.4tJP¥4.5t9.8x9.1x0.4x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023JP¥43.7tJP¥92.4tJP¥4.6t9.2x9.6x0.5x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023JP¥41.4tJP¥94.5tJP¥4.7t9.1x8.7x0.4x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023JP¥43.5tJP¥94.5tJP¥4.7t9.5x9.2x0.5x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023JP¥42.5tJP¥94.6tJP¥4.7t8.7x9x0.4x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023JP¥40.9tJP¥96.4tJP¥5.1t8.8x8x0.4x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023JP¥36.3tJP¥96.4tJP¥5.1t8.5x7.1x0.4x
Wed, 03 May 2023JP¥33.9tJP¥95.3tJP¥5.3t8.7x6.5x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.5x


Total Market Cap: JP¥33.9tTotal Earnings: JP¥5.3tTotal Revenue: JP¥95.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 11.1x202420252026
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 17.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 11.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.56x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Trading Companies and Distributors industry have declined 4.8% 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 Market-0.95%
Industrials-0.027%
Trade Distributors-0.83%
Trade Companies and Distributors-0.83%
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
8002 MarubeniJP¥5.94k1.4%
+JP¥136.3b		137.9%PE19.1x
9906 Fujii SangyoJP¥4.21k8.6%
+JP¥2.8b		75.7%PE6.8x
8061 SeikaJP¥2.90k2.8%
+JP¥2.8b		100.6%PE16.4x
8066 MitaniJP¥2.40k1.1%
+JP¥2.3b		25.7%PE10x
3157 GEOLIVE GroupJP¥1.59k11.7%
+JP¥2.2b		54.6%PE8.8x

Latest News

8058
JP¥4,950.00
Mitsubishi
7D
-0.04%
1Y
84.8%
8001
JP¥1,940.00
ITOCHU
7D
-1.5%
1Y
36.1%
8002
JP¥5,936.00
Marubeni
7D
1.4%
1Y
137.9%
3157
JP¥1,591.00
GEOLIVE Group
7D
11.7%
1Y
54.6%
2768
JP¥5,914.00
Sojitz
7D
-2.9%
1Y
78.6%

2768: Fair Outlook As Renewable Gas Partnership Will Guide Future Execution

Analysts have revised their price target for Sojitz to ¥6,706 from ¥6,869, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins and the P/E multiple applied to future earnings. What's in the News FIDEM Energy and Sojitz formed a partnership to advance renewable natural gas production in the U.S., centered on landfill gas sourced projects in East Tennessee and across the Southeast (Key Developments).
9678
JP¥4,600.00
KanamotoLtd
7D
0.9%
1Y
43.3%
9824
JP¥6,380.00
Senshu ElectricLtd
7D
1.4%
1Y
47.7%
8061
JP¥2,895.00
Seika
7D
2.8%
1Y
100.6%
8015
JP¥6,124.00
Toyota Tsusho
7D
-1.9%
1Y
138.0%

8015: African Wind And Rare Earth Projects Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have maintained Toyota Tsusho's price target at ¥8,260, citing updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth and profit margins, along with a lower future P/E and a small adjustment to the discount rate. What's in the News Toyota Tsusho has scheduled a board meeting on January 14, 2026 to consider the purchase price in a repurchase tender offer, indicating ongoing capital allocation discussions at the board level (Key Developments).
8031
JP¥5,784.00
Mitsui
7D
-0.3%
1Y
105.1%

8031: Elevated P/E And Modest Margin Assumptions Will Sustain Downside Risk

Analysts have reiterated a ¥4,190 price target for Mitsui, with the unchanged level reflecting updated views on a slightly higher discount rate, adjusted revenue growth assumptions, a modestly lower profit margin, and a marginally higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Mitsui updated on its share buyback program, completing the repurchase of 41,075,000 shares, representing 1.43% of shares, for ¥199,999.9 million under the buyback announced on November 5, 2025.
8053
JP¥5,781.00
Sumitomo
7D
-3.9%
1Y
67.4%
8098
JP¥3,880.00
InabataLtd
7D
-4.6%
1Y
26.6%
9906
JP¥4,210.00
Fujii Sangyo
7D
8.6%
1Y
75.7%
8032
JP¥1,092.00
Japan Pulp and Paper
7D
0.6%
1Y
79.0%
8066
JP¥2,397.00
Mitani
7D
1.1%
1Y
25.7%
9934
JP¥2,607.00
Inaba Denki SangyoLtd
7D
-4.3%
1Y
39.7%