Japanese Chemicals Stock News

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...

Wacoal Holdings (TSE:3591) has updated its consolidated earnings forecast for the second quarter, pointing to a 9% drop in revenue as sluggish sales in major markets continue, including softness in women’s innerwear and persistent challenges in the U.S. retail landscape. The company’s full-year outlook is now under review, raising questions about the path forward for this established name in apparel. See our latest analysis for Wacoal Holdings. Wacoal’s shares have seen modest gains over the...

In recent weeks, Casio Computer Co. Ltd. launched two innovative G-SHOCK additions: the GST-B1000D, a Bluetooth-enabled, solar-powered metal watch with a minimalist design, and the DWN-5600, a ring-sized G-SHOCK touted as the smallest in the brand’s history. Both releases emphasize Casio’s push for advanced design, miniaturization, and broadened appeal, from business professionals to tech-forward gadget enthusiasts, highlighting its commitment to combining heritage with new technology. We’ll...

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...

Ono Pharmaceutical (TSE:4528) is in the spotlight after sharing two-year results from its MOTION Phase 3 study of vimseltinib in TGCT patients at the ESMO Congress. The company highlighted new data on efficacy and safety. See our latest analysis for Ono Pharmaceutical. Fresh trial results appear to have caught investors’ attention, with Ono Pharmaceutical’s share price climbing over 10% in the past month and more than 14% over the last 90 days. While this momentum signals renewed optimism, it...

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) has been making waves with several major moves. The company recently approved a $22.5 billion investment in OpenAI, continued its support of Intel, and rolled out a new share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. SoftBank Group’s momentum is hard to miss, especially as its recent tech investments and ambitious buyback plan grab headlines. Over the past year, the company’s share price return has soared nearly 196%, and its 1-year total...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 31.4x GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. ( TSE:3769 ) may be sending very bearish...

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Japan Airlines (TSE:9201) shares have drifted lower over the past month, slipping around 5%. With little in the way of headline catalysts recently, investors are taking a closer look at how the airline’s valuation stacks up in the current market. See our latest analysis for Japan Airlines. Japan Airlines’ share price has cooled off lately, but the bigger story is its solid long-term run. While the stock is down about 5% over the past month, it is still up a notable 21% for shareholders over...

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