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Future (TSE:4722) has revised its recently published financial results, highlighting decreases in revenue and profit at its subsidiary, Future Artisan, Inc., after project orders came in below expectations and software amortization costs increased. See our latest analysis for Future. While Future's announcement about softer subsidiary results may have weighed on sentiment, the bigger picture for investors remains upbeat with a 20.02% year-to-date share price return and a strong 15.17% total...

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SBI Rheos Hifumi (TSE:165A) reported profit margins of 12%, slipping from last year’s 12.9% and pointing to a decline in net profitability year over year. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.9% per year, and earnings are expected to rise at 8.4% annually, both stronger than the broader Japanese market’s growth rates. Investors are weighing these growth prospects against weaker recent margins and ongoing concerns around dividend sustainability. See our full analysis for SBI Rheos...

Japan Lifeline Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:7575 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...

Ryoyu Systems' (TSE:4685) stock is up by a considerable 25% over the past month. Since the market usually pay for a...

Macnica Holdings (TSE:3132) just released its latest financial results, highlighting strong sales growth driven by AI server demand and strategic procurement. While revenue increased, operating and ordinary income declined, indicating ongoing margin pressures. See our latest analysis for Macnica Holdings. Macnica Holdings’ recent organizational shakeup and impressive sales momentum have helped keep investor attention on the stock, with the share price climbing 21.5% year-to-date. While margin...

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The board of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4578 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥70.00 per share on...

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Hakuto (TSE:7433) reported a Price-To-Earnings Ratio of 15.9x, topping both the JP Electronic industry average of 15.2x and the peer average of 11.4x. While earnings grew steadily at 8.4% per year over the last five years, there was negative earnings growth in the most recent period, and net profit margins ticked down to 2.6% from last year's 2.7%. Despite shares trading at ¥3860, well below the estimated fair value of ¥12730.22, investors are eyeing the high quality of earnings, minor...

Ferrotec Corporation ( TSE:6890 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 29% gain in the last month alone...

Kyokuto Securities (TSE:8706) posted a net profit margin of 54.2%, down from 57.5% in the prior year. Recent net earnings were impacted by a substantial one-off gain of ¥2.6 billion labeled as non-recurring income. Despite averaging compound annual earnings growth of 24% over the past five years, the latest figures show negative earnings growth. This indicates that recent profitability trends have slipped below historical highs. With valuation multiples below both sector and peer averages,...

Toyo Securities (TSE:8614) posted a net profit margin of 23.2%, up from last year’s 19.2%, with earnings rising 20.6% for the most recent period and a five-year average earnings growth rate of 22.9%. However, the latest results include a sizeable one-off gain of ¥1.6 billion, making it tough to judge the underlying profit trend at a glance. While sustained earnings growth and profitability stand out, investors are now weighing the durability of these profits, especially given the impact of...

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MODEC, Inc. ( TSE:6269 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the last month alone. The last...

Nojima (TSE:7419) delivered standout earnings growth of 50.2% over the past year, a sharp turnaround from its 5-year average decline of 9.8% per year. Net profit margins also improved to 4.1%, up from last year’s 3.1%. With a price-to-earnings ratio of just 8.7x, which is far below its peers and the sector average, and shares trading at ¥1139, well under the DCF-based fair value estimate of ¥2259.52, the company looks attractively valued. However, there is uncertainty ahead, as the outlook...

Meiwa Corporation ( TSE:8103 ) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 11% in the last week...

Shinkin Central Bank (TSE:8421) posted a net profit margin of 22.5%, rising from 16.1% over the past year, with annual earnings growth soaring to 19.3%. This performance is well above its 5-year average growth of just 3.2% per year, and the company continues to report high quality earnings. As investors weigh the impressive profit acceleration, attention is turning to its premium valuation, with shares trading at ¥189,500, far above the estimated fair value, and price-to-earnings multiples...

Last week saw the newest half-yearly earnings release from Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7276 ), an important...

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings recently reported a 6.1% decline in net sales for the six months ending September 30, 2025, while also disclosing an extraordinary loss totaling ¥966.2 billion for expenses related to the Great East Japan Earthquake and additional nuclear damage compensation. This significant financial impact highlights the continued challenges posed by unresolved past nuclear incidents and the undetermined restart timeline of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power...

Airport Facilities (TSE:8864) posted a net profit margin of 5.4%, dropping from 9.4% the previous year, as its latest twelve-month results were hit by a one-off loss of ¥3.3 billion. Despite the margin pressure, the company is forecasting 16.1% annual earnings growth, easily outpacing the Japanese market’s 7.9% expectation. However, projected revenue growth of 3.5% lags the market’s 4.5% average. With valuation signals looking mixed and a current share price of ¥1,030 standing well above an...

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Chuo Spring (TSE:5992) posted a net profit margin of 1.8%, unchanged from last year, as its one-year earnings growth of 6.6% lagged behind its five-year average of 12.3%. The company’s latest results were impacted by a significant one-off loss of ¥2.7 billion, which weighed on margins and overall earnings quality. Still, investors can point to a strong record of profit growth over the last several years, even as the most recent period was marked by notable headwinds. See our full analysis for...