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A lackluster earnings announcement from Watts Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2735 ) last week didn't sink the stock price. We think...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. ( TSE:5713 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last...

SANKEI REAL ESTATE (TSE:2972) posted net profit margins of 43.8%, a notable jump from 20.9% last year. EPS growth came in at 4.9% for the year, significantly above its 1.4% annual average over the past five years. Reported earnings quality remains high, but with a Price-to-Earnings Ratio of 20.6x, the stock is trading above estimated fair value and its peer set. Investors will have to weigh this recent profit momentum against the premium valuation and questions around the company’s financial...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group recently announced two fixed-income offerings totaling ¥50 billion in subordinated unsecured bonds due October 21, 2035, with one tranche featuring callable terms. Such large-scale subordinated debt issuances can provide insights into the company's capital structure priorities and ongoing funding strategies. We'll explore how the decision to raise ¥50 billion in subordinated unsecured bonds informs Sumitomo Mitsui's broader investment story. We've found 20 US...

Globe-ing (TSE:277A) recorded a net profit margin of 22.3%, up from 12.3% last year, reflecting a notable jump in profitability. Both revenue and earnings are forecast to grow rapidly, with projections of 21% and 20.3% per year respectively, outpacing the broader Japanese market. Investors are weighing these strong growth drivers against recent share price volatility as the company enters earnings season. See our full analysis for Globe-ing. Next, we will see how the numbers compare to the...

KANZEN MEAL®, part of Nissin Foods Holdings Ltd, recently achieved key growth milestones with its debut in major East Coast grocery chains including Wegmans, Wakefern, Weis, and Harris Teeter, and expanded its range by introducing Spicy Dan Dan Noodles and Spaghetti Carbonara. This move will increase KANZEN MEAL’s presence to nearly 1,000 U.S. stores by the end of 2025, signaling strong momentum for Nissin Foods Holdings Ltd’s U.S. expansion efforts. We'll explore how the extension into new...

ST HD Ltd (TSE:2685) delivered high-quality earnings, with profitability maintained over the past five years and an impressive average annual earnings growth rate of 33.9%. Looking ahead, analysts forecast the company’s earnings to climb 11.4% per year, outpacing the broader Japanese market. Revenue is expected to grow more slowly at 3.3% annually. Net profit margins are slimmer at 2.9%, down from last year's 4.7%, keeping the focus on how the company manages profitability amid these...

While some investors are already well versed in financial metrics (hat tip), this article is for those who would like...

Toho (TSE:9602) posted revenue and earnings growth this year, with earnings forecast to climb 5.53% annually and revenue expected to grow 3.7% per year. Over the past five years, earnings rose by an average of 19.9% per year, but growth in the latest year was just 0.6%, paired with a net profit margin of 14.8% compared to 16.3% previously. This points to some margin compression. Investors may focus on the company’s steady historical performance and premium valuation as they weigh the outlook...

Key Insights Given the large stake in the stock by institutions, THK's stock price might be vulnerable to their trading...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Iida Group Holdings fair value estimate is JP¥4,472 Iida Group...

Key Insights MediPal Holdings' estimated fair value is JP¥3,201 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity MediPal...

Shareholders might have noticed that J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3086 ) filed its interim result this time last...

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...

In order to justify the effort of selecting individual stocks, it's worth striving to beat the returns from a market...

Key Insights Shizuoka Financial GroupInc's significant retail investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Key Insights Significant control over Sugimura Warehouse by public companies implies that the general public has more...

It's not a stretch to say that Sanki Service Corporation's ( TSE:6044 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.2x...

R. C. Core Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7837 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 32% share price jump in the last...

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 14x, you may consider GMO...

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

Key Insights The considerable ownership by individual investors in Oriental Land indicates that they collectively have...