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Japanese (NIKKEI) Trade Companies and Distributors Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies104
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M19.5%
  • 1Y83.9%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Trade Companies and Distributors industry has remained flat, although notably Mitsui gained 5.3%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 84% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, 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
Wed, 18 Mar 2026JP¥80.1tJP¥93.4tJP¥4.5t11.6x17.7x0.9x
Fri, 13 Feb 2026JP¥84.8tJP¥93.4tJP¥4.5t12x18.8x0.9x
Sun, 11 Jan 2026JP¥69.4tJP¥92.8tJP¥4.7t10.7x14.9x0.7x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025JP¥65.1tJP¥92.8tJP¥4.7t9.9x13.9x0.7x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025JP¥61.1tJP¥92.3tJP¥4.6t10.1x13.3x0.7x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025JP¥57.5tJP¥92.0tJP¥4.6t9.8x12.4x0.6x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025JP¥55.8tJP¥92.1tJP¥4.6t9.7x12x0.6x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025JP¥50.3tJP¥92.8tJP¥4.7t9.8x10.6x0.5x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025JP¥48.2tJP¥92.7tJP¥4.7t9.3x10.2x0.5x
Sun, 25 May 2025JP¥48.8tJP¥92.6tJP¥4.7t9x10.3x0.5x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025JP¥42.7tJP¥91.6tJP¥4.8t9.2x9x0.5x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025JP¥48.0tJP¥91.6tJP¥4.8t10.1x10.1x0.5x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025JP¥43.6tJP¥91.6tJP¥4.8t10.1x9.2x0.5x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025JP¥45.4tJP¥91.4tJP¥4.6t10.2x9.8x0.5x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024JP¥47.3tJP¥91.5tJP¥4.6t9.6x10.2x0.5x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024JP¥48.9tJP¥91.5tJP¥4.6t9.8x10.5x0.5x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024JP¥50.3tJP¥91.2tJP¥4.6t9.7x10.9x0.6x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024JP¥49.7tJP¥91.2tJP¥4.6t9.8x10.8x0.5x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024JP¥53.0tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.6t10.1x11.6x0.6x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024JP¥54.1tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.6t10.2x11.9x0.6x
Mon, 27 May 2024JP¥55.5tJP¥89.7tJP¥4.6t10x12.2x0.6x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024JP¥53.1tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.5t10.4x11.9x0.6x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024JP¥53.4tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.5t11.1x12x0.6x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024JP¥48.7tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.5t10.4x10.9x0.5x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024JP¥46.0tJP¥92.4tJP¥4.5t10.8x10.1x0.5x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023JP¥41.4tJP¥92.4tJP¥4.5t9.7x9.1x0.4x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023JP¥43.0tJP¥92.3tJP¥4.6t9.4x9.5x0.5x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023JP¥39.8tJP¥94.5tJP¥4.7t8.9x8.4x0.4x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023JP¥43.9tJP¥94.5tJP¥4.7t9.4x9.3x0.5x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023JP¥42.0tJP¥96.0tJP¥5.1t8.8x8.3x0.4x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023JP¥41.8tJP¥96.4tJP¥5.1t9x8.2x0.4x
Tue, 30 May 2023JP¥36.9tJP¥96.4tJP¥5.1t8.7x7.2x0.4x
Thu, 27 Apr 2023JP¥33.1tJP¥95.1tJP¥5.3t8.8x6.3x0.3x
Sat, 25 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 10.6x202420252026
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 17.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 10.6x.
  • 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 Market-2.28%
Industrials-1.53%
Trade Distributors-0.17%
Trade Companies and Distributors-0.17%
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¥6.21k5.3%
+JP¥888.8b		114.7%PE20.5x
8002 MarubeniJP¥5.69k5.2%
+JP¥461.5b		125.5%PE18.3x
8058 MitsubishiJP¥5.30k2.3%
+JP¥440.7b		93.2%PE26.6x
8015 Toyota TsushoJP¥6.43k0.5%
+JP¥31.7b		138.9%PE18.3x
9678 KanamotoLtdJP¥4.36k9.1%
+JP¥12.6b		34.2%PE13.1x

Latest News

8058
JP¥5,297.00
Mitsubishi
7D
2.3%
1Y
93.2%

8058: Future Returns Will Depend On Clarity Of Capital And LNG Exit Plans

Mitsubishi's analyst price target has shifted from ¥4,155.77 to ¥4,537.91, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on profit margin and future P/E, while also taking into account recent Neutral coverage and a ¥3,900 target from broader Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the refreshed profit margin assumptions as supportive of the higher ¥4,537.91 price target, suggesting earnings power that could justify a richer P/E than previously assumed.
8031
JP¥6,205.00
Mitsui
7D
5.3%
1Y
114.7%

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¥6,229.00
Sojitz
7D
0.6%
1Y
79.7%
1514
JP¥1,036.00
Sumiseki HoldingsInc
7D
9.1%
1Y
27.4%
9678
JP¥4,360.00
KanamotoLtd
7D
9.1%
1Y
34.2%
8053
JP¥5,721.00
Sumitomo
7D
-0.9%
1Y
58.1%
8001
JP¥2,064.00
ITOCHU
7D
-1.1%
1Y
45.0%

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.
8015
JP¥6,433.00
Toyota Tsusho
7D
0.5%
1Y
138.9%
3064
JP¥1,856.00
MonotaRO
7D
-8.6%
1Y
-32.1%
8002
JP¥5,694.00
Marubeni
7D
5.2%
1Y
125.5%
9960
JP¥4,025.00
Totech
7D
-3.1%
1Y
54.5%
8078
JP¥7,910.00
Hanwa
7D
-2.7%
1Y
53.0%
8074
JP¥5,830.00
Yuasa Trading
7D
-4.3%
1Y
23.4%
9830
JP¥2,311.00
Trusco Nakayama
7D
-3.7%
1Y
12.8%
8012
JP¥4,515.00
Nagase
7D
0.9%
1Y
62.9%

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

Feb 12
Nagase's (TSE:8012) Dividend Will Be Increased To ¥55.00
8020
JP¥2,187.00
Kanematsu
7D
-3.7%
1Y
66.4%