Japanese Basic Materials Stock News

Bewith (TSE:9216) reported current net profit margins of 0.8%, down sharply from 4.4% in the previous period, after a one-off loss of ¥171.1 million weighed on its last twelve months' results. Over the past five years, earnings have declined by 14.7% per year, and the most recent year also saw negative earnings growth. Despite these setbacks, earnings are forecast to grow 33.2% per year, well ahead of the expected 8% annual growth rate for the Japanese market. Revenue is projected to rise...

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings (TSE:2579) has wrapped up its previously announced share buyback, purchasing a total of 11,655,000 shares or 6.65% of its outstanding stock. The buyback, finalized this past quarter, is often seen as a signal of management’s confidence and can reshape how investors view the company’s value prospects. See our latest analysis for Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings. The buyback wraps up a notably positive stretch for Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings, with...

SHIFT Inc. was recently added to the Nikkei 225 Index and announced the establishment of SHIFT Arabia, a wholly-owned subsidiary in Bahrain to expand its software testing and Japanese entertainment content distribution in the Middle East. This expansion leverages the region’s strong interest in Japanese content, particularly anime, and aims to address localization challenges that have limited growth opportunities for Japanese entertainment exports in the Middle East. We'll now explore how...

Mabuchi Motor (TSE:6592) is expanding its capabilities by setting up Mabuchi Motor Engineering Co., Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary focused on production equipment and mold design. This step supports ongoing growth and strengthens internal expertise. See our latest analysis for Mabuchi Motor. Momentum has clearly picked up for Mabuchi Motor, with a 90-day share price return of 18.91% and one-year total shareholder return of 16.60%. This reflects renewed investor confidence after the recent...

Takeuchi Mfg. Co., Ltd. recently reported its consolidated financial results for the six months ended August 31, 2025, highlighting a 4.1% increase in net sales, a 5.9% decline in operating profit, and upward revisions to its earnings and dividend forecasts for the full year. Stronger-than-expected sales in North America and Europe prompted the company to raise its fiscal year outlook, underscoring the significance of international markets in offsetting regional challenges. We'll explore how...

Thinking about what to do with Baycurrent stock right now? You are far from alone. After all, this company has been on quite a wild ride recently. Just look at the numbers: Baycurrent has soared 58.9% year-to-date and an astonishing 415.1% over the last five years. Even over the past seven days, it has managed a 1.8% climb. These gains point to shifting investor optimism, and part of that momentum traces back to broader market developments that have favored strong technology-enabled...

Maruzen (TSE:5982) delivered annual earnings growth of 12.6%, with net profit margins rising to 7.4% from last year's 6.9%. Over the past five years, earnings have grown by an impressive 12.7% per year, and forward guidance calls for profits to increase at a 9% annual rate, topping the broader Japanese market’s pace. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.9x and shares trading below their estimated fair value, investors have cause to focus on consistently strong profit expansion, even as...

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Morito (TSE:9837) delivered net profit margins of 6.9%, up from 5% last year, with earnings growth over the past year reaching 52.3%. This far outpaces its five-year average of 28.9% per year. Revenue is projected to grow at 7.88% annually, outstripping Japan's broader market forecast of 4.4% growth. However, earnings are expected to decline by 14.8% per year over the next three years due to a recent ¥1.6 billion one-off gain that boosted results. Shareholders now face a compelling mix of...

E J Holdings (TSE:2153) reported profit growth accelerating to 4.4% over the past year, building on a steady 2.4% annual earnings pace from the last five years. Net profit margins sit at 6.7%, down compared to last year's 7.6%, while shares currently trade at ¥1,688, well below the estimated fair value of ¥3,535.98. The combination of high-quality earnings and a price-to-earnings ratio under industry averages highlights solid value for investors, even as margin pressure and dividend risks...

Daito Pharmaceutical (TSE:4577) reported a forecasted earnings growth of 17.2% per year and projected revenue growth of 4.5% per year, just outpacing the broader Japanese market’s 4.4% expectation. However, its net profit margin slipped to 3.9% from last year’s 6.8%, marking a noticeable decrease in profitability. Shares are trading at ¥1,184, below the estimated fair value, but its P/E ratio of 17.9x is higher than the peer and industry averages. While high quality earnings and promising...

Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951) just announced a lower semi-annual dividend of ¥2,420 per share, scheduled for payment in March 2026. Dividend adjustments like this often influence how investors gauge future cash flows from real estate trusts. See our latest analysis for Nippon Building Fund. The market seems to be recalibrating expectations after Nippon Building Fund’s recent dividend cut, with the share price slipping 2.5% over the past month but still up 10.8% year-to-date. Long-term...

Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. recently announced a share repurchase program, authorizing the buyback of up to 35,000,000 shares, about 1.49% of its issued share capital, for ¥30,000 million, valid through February 28, 2026. This move signals the Board’s confidence in the company’s outlook and provides an example of capital allocation that may influence investor sentiment. We'll now assess how this newly authorized buyback could impact Nippon Paint Holdings' investment narrative, especially...

Riso Kyoiku Group (TSE:4714) is forecasting robust expansion, with earnings projected to grow 15.88% per year and revenue expected to rise 5.9% annually, both outpacing Japan’s broader market trends. Still, net profit margin slipped to 4.2% from 5.3% last year, snapping the five-year stretch of 6% annual earnings growth and introducing some near-term margin pressure. As growth forecasts stay positive and the stock’s valuation signals both premium pricing and discounted cash flow upside,...

Mr Max Holdings (TSE:8203) posted a 7.9% rise in profits for the past year, a notable reversal from its 5-year average annual decline of 4%. Net profit margins inched up to 2.1%, just above last year’s 2%, and the quality of reported earnings remains high. With shares trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.1x, well below both peer and industry averages, investors will be weighing these attractively priced results against a number of flagged risks, including ongoing financial and dividend...

Nippon BS Broadcasting (TSE:9414) reported a net profit margin of 11.4%, just below last year’s 11.9%, while earnings have been on a downward trend, falling 4.9% per year over the past five years and showing another decline in the most recent period. Despite these headwinds, the stock’s Price-To-Earnings ratio is 13x, which stands lower than peers (15.7x) and the broader Japanese media sector (17.7x), with shares trading at ¥981, well under the fair value estimate of ¥2,616.13. The results...

With its stock down 10% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard Hamamatsu Photonics K.K (TSE:6965). We...