Japanese Basic Materials Stock News

Investors in Renesas Electronics Corporation ( TSE:6723 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.7% to close at JP¥1,911...

Shionogi & Co., Ltd. announced a corporate reorganization and personnel changes effective December 1, 2025, along with an upward revision to profit guidance due to improved cost management, despite an expected decrease in annual revenue resulting from slower domestic drug sales. This development highlights Shionogi’s capacity to grow profitability through disciplined expense controls and increased other income, even amid industry and operational challenges. We’ll now explore how Shionogi’s...

Otsuka Holdings (TSE:4578) just released its financial forecast for the year ending December 2025. The company offered investors key figures about expected revenue, operating profit, and net income. This kind of forward-looking guidance often shapes market sentiment. See our latest analysis for Otsuka Holdings. After Otsuka Holdings released its new forecast and wrapped up its latest earnings call, investors responded with a steady lift, as seen in a 13.7% share price return over the past 90...

Nippon Electric Glass (TSE:5214) has raised its earnings outlook for the full year, citing stronger productivity and fewer foreign exchange losses. The company’s plan also includes share buybacks, which could appeal to shareholders. See our latest analysis for Nippon Electric Glass. The recent upgrade to Nippon Electric Glass’s earnings forecast and the new share buyback plan have helped spark renewed momentum, with a 54% year-to-date share price return and an impressive 61% total return over...

Last week saw the newest half-year earnings release from MEITEC Group Holdings Inc. ( TSE:9744 ), an important...

West Holdings Corporation ( TSE:1407 ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 26% after a relatively good period...

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IHI (TSE:7013) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 33% over the last three...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 20.6x LY Corporation ( TSE:4689 ) may be sending bearish signals at the...

Simplex Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:4373 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in Shiseido Company implies that they have significant influence over...

ZOZO (TSE:3092) has caught the attention of investors lately as the stock continues to show some price movement this week. With a track record of steady revenue and net income growth, market watchers are eyeing upcoming trends. See our latest analysis for ZOZO. After a steady run, ZOZO's share price has pulled back over the past quarter but remains well ahead over the longer term. A 57% five-year total shareholder return signals sustained value creation and growing investor confidence. If you...

Sumitomo Pharma (TSE:4506) has returned to profitability over the past year, with a marked improvement in net profit margins following a stretch of negative earnings. Revenue is forecast to grow at 5.3% per year, outpacing the Japanese pharmaceuticals market’s 4.5% average. However, EPS is expected to trend lower at an average rate of -21.2% per year over the next three years. This turn to positive margins and a low Price-To-Earnings Ratio of 4.3x compared to industry and peer averages...

Last week saw the newest half-yearly earnings release from SAKURA Internet Inc. ( TSE:3778 ), an important milestone in...

Ryoyu Systems Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4685 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...

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,...

Key Insights Brother Industries' estimated fair value is JP¥5,046 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Brother...

Kokusai Electric (TSE:6525) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 81% over the...

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

Investors in Dentsu Soken Inc. ( TSE:4812 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 9.8% to close at JP¥7,640 following the...

Nabtesco (TSE:6268) reported a dramatic turnaround in earnings, posting 105.5% growth over the past year after a five-year period that saw an average annual decline of 34.8%. Net profit margins also rose to 4.5%, up from 2.2% a year ago. Forecasts call for earnings to grow 12.6% annually compared to the Japanese market’s 7.8% pace. With these gains, Nabtesco’s high-quality earnings profile and improving profitability are likely to put the company’s ongoing momentum front and center for...

Nicca Chemical Ltd. (TSE:4463) posted net profit margins of 4.5% this period, slightly down from 4.8% previously. Annual earnings growth averaged 8.1% over the past five years but turned negative in the most recent year. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio sits at 9.1x, a discount to both the Japanese chemicals industry at 13x and peers at 32.4x. Shares at ¥1,451 trade well below an estimated fair value of ¥2,834.4. The market sees a mix of attractive valuation signals and short-term profit...