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Japanese (NIKKEI) Trade Distributors Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies102
  • 7D-3.1%
  • 3M-7.7%
  • 1Y61.2%
  • YTD16.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Trade Distributors industry has dropped 3.1%, driven by Mitsubishi declining 6.8%. Meanwhile, Hanwa actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 7.1% in the last week. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 61%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 6.4% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 31 May 2026JP¥78.5tJP¥94.9tJP¥4.6t10.5x16.9x0.8x
Tue, 28 Apr 2026JP¥77.2tJP¥93.4tJP¥4.5t11x17.1x0.8x
Thu, 26 Mar 2026JP¥82.8tJP¥93.4tJP¥4.5t11.6x18.3x0.9x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026JP¥81.4tJP¥93.4tJP¥4.5t12.3x18x0.9x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026JP¥74.7tJP¥92.8tJP¥4.7t11.2x16x0.8x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025JP¥65.6tJP¥92.8tJP¥4.7t10.1x14.1x0.7x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025JP¥63.5tJP¥92.8tJP¥4.7t10.2x13.6x0.7x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025JP¥58.7tJP¥92.0tJP¥4.6t10x12.7x0.6x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025JP¥58.3tJP¥92.0tJP¥4.6t9.9x12.6x0.6x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025JP¥52.3tJP¥91.9tJP¥4.6t9.6x11.3x0.6x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025JP¥49.2tJP¥92.7tJP¥4.7t9.5x10.4x0.5x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025JP¥49.9tJP¥92.6tJP¥4.7t9.1x10.5x0.5x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025JP¥46.4tJP¥91.8tJP¥4.8t9.3x9.7x0.5x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025JP¥47.6tJP¥91.6tJP¥4.8t10x10x0.5x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025JP¥42.1tJP¥91.6tJP¥4.8t9.6x8.8x0.5x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025JP¥45.1tJP¥91.5tJP¥4.7t9.9x9.7x0.5x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024JP¥46.4tJP¥91.5tJP¥4.6t10x10x0.5x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024JP¥48.0tJP¥91.5tJP¥4.6t9.5x10.3x0.5x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024JP¥49.3tJP¥91.2tJP¥4.6t9.5x10.7x0.5x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024JP¥46.8tJP¥91.2tJP¥4.6t9.6x10.1x0.5x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024JP¥44.1tJP¥91.1tJP¥4.6t9x9.5x0.5x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024JP¥56.4tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.6t10.3x12.4x0.6x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024JP¥56.1tJP¥89.7tJP¥4.6t10.2x12.3x0.6x
Thu, 02 May 2024JP¥55.6tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.5t10.6x12.4x0.6x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024JP¥52.7tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.5t10.9x11.8x0.6x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024JP¥50.2tJP¥89.8tJP¥4.5t10.7x11.3x0.6x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024JP¥46.4tJP¥92.4tJP¥4.5t10.8x10.2x0.5x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023JP¥41.0tJP¥92.4tJP¥4.5t9.9x9x0.4x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023JP¥43.8tJP¥92.4tJP¥4.5t9.5x9.6x0.5x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023JP¥41.4tJP¥94.5tJP¥4.7t9.1x8.7x0.4x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023JP¥43.2tJP¥94.5tJP¥4.7t9.6x9.1x0.5x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023JP¥43.0tJP¥94.6tJP¥4.7t8.8x9.1x0.5x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023JP¥40.9tJP¥96.4tJP¥5.1t8.8x8x0.4x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023JP¥38.3tJP¥96.4tJP¥5.1t8.8x7.5x0.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

7.5x


Total Market Cap: JP¥38.3tTotal Earnings: JP¥5.1tTotal Revenue: JP¥96.4tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Trade Distributors Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 11.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Japanese Trade Distributors industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 16.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 11.4x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.57x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Trade Distributors industry have declined 3.2% 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 Market1.91%
Industrials0.36%
Trade Distributors-3.08%
Trade Companies and Distributors-3.08%
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
8078 HanwaJP¥1.89k7.1%
+JP¥24.5b		79.9%PE9.6x
9824 Senshu ElectricLtdJP¥6.40k6.8%
+JP¥7.0b		33.9%PE17x
8059 Daiichi JitsugyoJP¥3.12k7.3%
+JP¥6.8b		39.6%PE10x
9934 Inaba Denki SangyoLtdJP¥2.78k2.1%
+JP¥6.3b		43.2%PE13.2x
8081 KanadenJP¥2.65k9.5%
+JP¥5.2b		45.4%PE14.9x

Latest News

8058
JP¥5,065.00
Mitsubishi
7D
-6.8%
1Y
72.6%
2768
JP¥5,391.00
Sojitz
7D
-2.9%
1Y
51.1%
Narrative Update • May 28

2768: Renewable Gas Partnership Will Support Future Cash Returns And Earnings Quality

Analysts now set their fair value estimate for Sojitz at ¥6,942, up from ¥6,706, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2026, to discuss the year end cash dividend for the fiscal year ended March 2026 and the interim dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2027 (Key Developments).
8001
JP¥1,935.50
ITOCHU
7D
-0.7%
1Y
25.0%
8081
JP¥2,651.00
Kanaden
7D
9.5%
1Y
45.4%
Analysis Article • May 20

Kanaden's (TSE:8081) Earnings Offer More Than Meets The Eye

Investors signalled that they were pleased with Kanaden Corporation's ( TSE:8081 ) most recent earnings report. Looking...
9934
JP¥2,780.00
Inaba Denki SangyoLtd
7D
2.1%
1Y
43.2%
3064
JP¥1,889.00
MonotaRO
7D
-3.5%
1Y
-36.7%
8059
JP¥3,115.00
Daiichi Jitsugyo
7D
7.3%
1Y
39.6%
Analysis Article • May 19

We Think Daiichi Jitsugyo's (TSE:8059) Solid Earnings Are Understated

Despite posting healthy earnings, Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:8059 ) stock has been quite weak. Along with the...
9960
JP¥3,745.00
Totech
7D
3.2%
1Y
27.6%
8031
JP¥5,290.00
Mitsui
7D
-5.2%
1Y
74.6%
Narrative Update • May 16

8031: Share Buybacks And Offtake Opportunity Will Support Balanced Future Outlook

Analysts now estimate Mitsui's fair value at ¥6,491.54, up from ¥6,436.92. This reflects updated views that incorporate slightly higher revenue growth expectations, a modestly stronger profit margin, and a somewhat lower future P/E assumption.
8015
JP¥6,930.00
Toyota Tsusho
7D
-0.6%
1Y
125.7%
Narrative Update • May 15

8015: Buybacks And Resource Projects Will Keep Expectations Balanced Going Forward

Analysts have raised their price target for Toyota Tsusho from around ¥4,723 to ¥7,000. They cite updated assumptions that include a higher future P/E multiple, a slightly higher discount rate, and revised expectations for revenue growth and profit margins.
8078
JP¥1,893.00
Hanwa
7D
7.1%
1Y
79.9%
8065
JP¥3,240.00
Sato Shoji
7D
4.7%
1Y
114.3%
8053
JP¥7,099.00
Sumitomo
7D
-0.4%
1Y
91.8%
Analysis Article • May 10

Sumitomo's (TSE:8053) Shareholders May Want To Dig Deeper Than Statutory Profit

Sumitomo Corporation ( TSE:8053 ) just released a solid earnings report, and the stock displayed some strength...
8002
JP¥5,196.00
Marubeni
7D
-1.4%
1Y
76.4%
9678
JP¥4,975.00
KanamotoLtd
7D
3.0%
1Y
50.8%
9824
JP¥6,400.00
Senshu ElectricLtd
7D
6.8%
1Y
33.9%