Japanese Aerospace & Defense Stock News

Goldcrest Ltd. (TSE:8871) delivered net profit margins of 19.4%, edging up from last year's 18.8%, while annual earnings growth reached 0.9%, above its five-year average pace of 0.5% per year. Despite maintaining high quality earnings and a forecast for revenue to grow at 3.9% annually, expectations for earnings growth (1% per year) remain well below the broader Japanese market's 7.8%, and revenue growth is also slower than the average. Investors are left weighing robust profit margins and an...

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (TSE:4188) reported a revenue growth forecast of just 0.04% per year, far lower than the broader Japanese market’s 4.5% expectation. Net profit margin has narrowed to 0.9% from last year’s 2.1%, yet over the past five years, the company has managed to return to profitability and has grown earnings at a healthy 10.7% annually. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to jump 21.9% per year, nearly triple the Japanese market average of 7.8%, with shares trading at ¥806.1,...

ShinMaywa Industries (TSE:7224) reported that earnings have grown at an average rate of 8% per year over the last five years, accelerating to 14.5% growth in the most recent year. Net profit margins improved to 3.2% from 2.8% a year ago, supporting a picture of strengthening profitability against a backdrop of high quality earnings. Investors are likely to see consistent profit and margin growth as a clear reward, though valuation signals offer a mixed read and there is a caution flag over...

As you might know, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited ( TSE:4502 ) last week released its latest interim, and things...

AJIS (TSE:4659) posted a 5.4% increase in annual earnings, marking a sharp reversal from its five-year average of an 11.1% annual decline. Net profit margins dipped slightly to 6.1% from 6.2% last year, but the company’s earnings quality remains high. The stock appears undervalued, trading at a P/E of just 11.5x compared to industry and peer averages. With the current share price at ¥2,950, well below its estimated fair value, investors are also drawn to its dividend appeal, though the lack...

Nippon Air Conditioning Services (TSE:4658) reported a net profit margin of 5.2%, up from 5.1% last year, demonstrating an uptick in profitability. Earnings have grown by an average of 10.8% per year over the past five years with a 12% gain in the most recent period, outpacing the longer-term trend and signaling ongoing momentum. With only one minor risk on the radar and improving margins, the company’s consistent earnings growth and relatively attractive valuation appear to keep investors...

Lasertec (TSE:6920) delivered earnings growth of 57.2% in the past year, far outpacing its 5-year average earnings growth rate of 37.3% per year. Net profit margins expanded to 35.2%, up from 29.7% the previous year, marking a substantial leap in profitability. While Lasertec’s history of strong earnings and widening margins supports optimism, more moderate forward growth forecasts and higher-than-industry-average valuation may temper investor enthusiasm as they review the latest numbers. See...

MISUMI Group (TSE:9962) is guiding for robust annual earnings growth of 11.14% and revenue expansion of 7.1%, both comfortably outpacing the broader Japanese market outlook. Shares are currently trading at ¥2,412, which is notably below the estimated fair value of ¥2,874.37. Despite a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.5x that stands above the JP Machinery sector average but below key peers, profit margins dipped to 7.9% from 8.3% a year ago and last year’s earnings growth landed at just 0.6%...

GMO Financial Holdings (TSE:7177) reported net profit margins of 22.2%, a strong jump compared to last year's 11%, as earnings over the past year grew by 119.6% despite a five-year average decline of 5.2% per year. While current valuation metrics look attractive, trading at 10.5x EPS and below both industry and peer averages, investors may weigh these positives against slower forecasted revenue growth of 2.9% per year, lagging Japan's 4.5% market average. The quality of recent earnings and...

Tsuburaya Fields Holdings (TSE:2767) posted a robust run of profitability, with EPS expanding at an average rate of 48.9% per year over the past five years and surging 74.5% in the most recent period. Net profit margins climbed to 9.4%, up from 8.5%, and shares now trade at a price-to-earnings ratio of just 7.6x, which is well below both peer and industry averages. Even with results like these and a share price of ¥2,172 (substantially under the estimated fair value of ¥7,170.12), the outlook...

Chugoku Electric Power (TSE:9504) posted a net profit margin of 7.4%, beating last year's 4.1% and capping off a year of standout performance. Earnings soared 79.6% year-over-year, well ahead of the five-year average growth of 36.4% per year. Despite these robust results, market sentiment may shift as outlooks call for annual declines of 1.5% in revenue and 16.4% in earnings over the next three years. The company’s valuation looks attractive with a 2.8x Price-To-Earnings ratio versus both the...

As you might know, Amano Corporation ( TSE:6436 ) recently reported its half-yearly numbers. Results were roughly in...

Fujibo Holdings (TSE:3104) reported annual earnings growth of 54.2%, with net profit margins rising to 11.5% from last year’s 8.3%. Revenue is forecast to climb 7.9% per year going forward, which is faster than the Japanese market’s average of 4.5%. Investors will note these figures come alongside solid profit trends and growth expectations for both earnings and revenue that are above the market average. See our full analysis for Fujibo Holdings. The real test is how these numbers compare to...

H2O Retailing (TSE:8242) posted a net profit margin of 2.1% for the year, down compared to 6.4% in the prior period, as the latest results were hit by a one-off loss of ¥9.5 billion. While earnings are forecast to grow by 18.4% per year, well ahead of the Japanese market’s 7.8% expectation, revenue is only expected to rise by 1.9% per year, lagging the industry trend. Against this mixed financial backdrop, the company’s shares currently trade at ¥2,088.5, below an estimated fair value of...

In the past week, Hitachi announced a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Commerce to promote investment in energy infrastructure and expanded its AI sector involvement through partnerships with Google Cloud, OpenAI, and the acquisition of a German AI services firm. These developments uniquely position Hitachi at the intersection of digital and energy technology, aiming to bridge industrial operations with advanced AI and next-generation power infrastructure. We'll...

Bourbon (TSE:2208) delivered an 11.6% annual growth in earnings over the past five years, with the latest year seeing that pace accelerate to 14.7%. Net profit margins improved from 4% to 4.3%. The company’s high quality earnings and efficient operations give investors confidence about continued improvements in profitability and earnings quality. See our full analysis for Bourbon. Next, we will see how these headline results compare to the broader market narratives and what they mean for...

Itochu Enex Ltd. (TSE:8133) delivered a net profit margin of 1.8%, an improvement over last year’s 1.4%, with earnings growth of 26.2% year-over-year. This figure is well above its 5.5% annual average over the past five years. Shares are trading at ¥1,821, placing the stock at a 12.7x price-to-earnings ratio, which sits below both peer and industry averages. The company’s strong profitability, attractive valuation metrics, and appealing dividend round out a compelling rewards profile for...

Shareholders might have noticed that Zeon Corporation ( TSE:4205 ) filed its half-year result this time last week. The...

ROHM Co., Ltd. recently introduced an innovative Schottky barrier diode (SBD) that addresses both low forward voltage and low reverse current, offering high-reliability protection for advanced image sensor applications such as ADAS cameras. This technological advancement targets a critical reliability concern in automotive electronics, positioning ROHM to further establish itself within the expanding next-generation automotive and imaging markets. Let's examine how ROHM's new SBD launch...

Hokkaido Gas (TSE:9534) reported a net profit margin of 6.8%, up from 6.3% a year earlier. Earnings have grown at an average of 22.7% annually over the past five years, with the most recent year showing 10.7% growth. Shares trade at just 5.1x earnings, which is well below the 10.8x sector average and the broader Asian Gas Utilities industry’s 13.7x. The current price of ¥678 remains significantly under the estimated fair value of ¥2,158.75. These results indicate steady operational gains and...

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in MaruwaLtd implies that they have significant influence over the...

Fuji Nihon (TSE:2114) reported EPS growth of 6.7% over the past year, a pace slower than its five-year annual average of 19%. The company maintained a net profit margin of 9.5%, matching last year's level, with high-quality earnings reported once again. While earnings growth moderated this time around, investors will note that Fuji Nihon's shares trade at ¥1,051, which is well below an estimated fair value, supported by strong historical earnings consistency and attractive valuation metrics...

Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4528 ) investors will be delighted, with the company turning in some strong numbers...

Tokio Marine Holdings (TSE:8766) shares have edged slightly lower over the past week, continuing a moderate downward trend that investors have seen since early spring. The stock’s recent moves invite a closer look at its valuation and long-term prospects. See our latest analysis for Tokio Marine Holdings. Despite a steady, moderate slide since spring, Tokio Marine Holdings still boasts a 12-month total shareholder return of nearly 10%, reflecting the impact of dividends and buybacks. This...