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NEC (TSE:6701) posted a striking 56.3% earnings growth over the past year, far outpacing its five-year average of 10.6% and highlighting a surge in momentum. Net profit margins improved to 6.7% from 4.4% year-over-year, underscoring a significant boost in profitability as the bottom line expanded. With forward earnings expected to grow at 9.29% per year, ahead of the Japanese market’s 7.9% average, recent results position NEC as a growth leader even as its price-to-earnings ratio sits above...

Capcom (TSE:9697) delivered an impressive year, with earnings growing 81.9% over the last twelve months and driving profit margins to 31.2%, up from 24.9% a year ago. Over the past five years, the company has achieved a solid 15.3% annual earnings growth rate. Forward guidance projects revenue growth of 6.5% per year and annual earnings expansion of 7.7%. These results highlight Capcom’s robust quality of earnings, improving profitability, and steady growth outlook. Together, these factors...

Komatsu (TSE:6301) posted earnings growth of 6.2% over the past year and now maintains a net profit margin of 10.3%, up from 9.7% previously. Looking ahead, earnings are forecast to grow at 4.3% annually, with revenue projected to increase by 2.8% per year, which is below the Japanese market’s 4.5% average. Despite slightly slowing growth, Komatsu’s high quality earnings and expanding margins, along with its below-average Price-to-Earnings ratio and current value discount, keep sentiment...

NTT Data Intramart (TSE:3850) reported net profit margins of 5.4%, up from 3.8% a year earlier, and earnings surged by 60.7% in the most recent year. Annual earnings growth over the past five years stands at 9.5%, while revenue is set to grow 6.5% a year, outpacing the JP market’s 4.5% average. With robust forecasts of 27.6% annual earnings growth ahead and margins improving, the balance of signals currently favors rewards for investors. See our full analysis for NTT Data Intramart. Next up,...

Fujiya (TSE:2211) posted net profit margins of 1.5%, edging down from 1.6% a year ago. This marks another year of slimming profitability for the company. Over the last five years, earnings have slipped at a 7.2% annual rate, and with shares trading well above the estimated fair value of ¥714.29 and a steep 39.5x P/E ratio, the market is pricing in high expectations. With profit margins moving lower and no signs of an earnings turnaround, these numbers suggest a tougher environment ahead for...

SAKURA Internet (TSE:3778) posted a stunning 340% earnings growth over the last year, far outpacing its five-year average growth rate of 41.3%. Revenues are forecast to climb at 9.9% annually, outstripping Japan’s broader market trend of 4.5%, while net profit margins improved to 7.8% from 2.6% a year ago. With forward guidance pointing to 56.2% earnings growth per year over the next three years and a proven track record of expanding both profit and revenue, the company’s strong momentum is...

Koito Manufacturing (TSE:7276) delivered a net profit margin of 5.4%, up from 3.5% last year, and grew earnings by 46.1% year over year. This far outpaces its five-year average of 0.4% per year, driven in part by a one-off gain of ¥16.2 billion. Despite this surge, revenue is forecast to rise at just 3% per year compared to the broader Japanese market's 4.5% annual pace, with shares currently trading at ¥2,337, above an estimated fair value of ¥1,594.9. Investors are weighing the improved...

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