TSE:2292
TSE:2292Food

S Foods (TSE:2292) Profit Surges on One-Off Gain, Raising Earnings Quality Questions

S Foods (TSE:2292) delivered a net profit margin of 1.2%, improving from last year’s 0.7%. Earnings surged 79.4% over the past year, far outpacing the company’s five-year average decline of 17.8% annually. This jump was mainly driven by a one-off gain of ¥3.8 billion. The stock is trading at ¥2,549, which is above its estimated fair value of ¥2,476.19 and at a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.4x. This ratio is below the Japanese food industry average but higher than its peer group. See our full...
TSE:9948
TSE:9948Consumer Retailing

ARCS (TSE:9948) Margin Gain Reinforces Stable Earnings Narrative Despite Muted Growth Outlook

ARCS (TSE:9948) reported a current net profit margin of 1.9%, edging up from 1.8% a year ago, as earnings grew 7.4% over the past year. This is well ahead of its 0.2% 5-year average annual growth. Forward guidance calls for EPS to grow at 1.6% per year, trailing the 8.1% annual growth expected from the broader Japanese market. Revenue is projected to increase 2.8% annually, remaining below the market’s 4.4% average. With steadily improving profitability, a below-fair-value share price, and a...
TSE:2653
TSE:2653Multiline Retail

Aeon Kyushu (TSE:2653) Net Profit Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Quality Narrative

Aeon Kyushu (TSE:2653) reported a Price-To-Earnings Ratio of 13.1x, notably below both the peer average of 17.1x and the JP Multiline Retail industry average of 16.5x. Shares are trading at ¥2,923, well under the estimated fair value of ¥6,547.51. Net profit margin improved to 1.4% from last year’s 1%, and the company’s earnings are identified as high quality. This draws investor attention to ongoing profit growth and attractive valuation, even as concerns linger around limited financial data...
TSE:4343
TSE:4343Hospitality

AEON Fantasy (TSE:4343) Losses Narrow 53% Annually, Challenging Doubts on Profitability Turnaround

AEON Fantasy LTD (TSE:4343) remains unprofitable, but the company has rapidly narrowed its losses at an average rate of 53% per year over the past five years. Revenue is forecast to grow annually at 2.7%, trailing behind the broader Japanese market’s 4.4% growth. Analysts anticipate a turning point to profitability within three years, with earnings projected to grow by 27.86% per year. Investors are watching closely as attention shifts toward AEON Fantasy LTD's discounted valuation and the...
TSE:2305
TSE:2305Commercial Services

STUDIO ALICE (TSE:2305) Margin Improvement Challenges Persistent Bearish Narratives on Turnaround Prospects

STUDIO ALICELtd (TSE:2305) posted a net profit margin of 4.6%, improving over last year’s 3.3%, while earnings grew 31.5% this year compared to a five-year average annual decline of 16.7%. The stock trades at a Price-To-Earnings Ratio of 21.8x, which is notably above both immediate peers (12.5x) and the broader JP Commercial Services industry (12.6x). Margin improvement and a return to earnings growth distinguish this release as a positive step for the company, even as the multi-year earnings...
TSE:7420
TSE:7420Electronic

Satori Electric (TSE:7420) Net Profit Margins Rise, Reinforcing Bullish View on Operational Strength

Satori Electric (TSE:7420) delivered high quality earnings, with net profit margins reaching 1.8% compared to 1.4% last year and annual earnings growth accelerating to 31.3%. This outpaced its five-year average of 27.1% per year. The stock trades at a Price-To-Earnings Ratio of 9.3x, which is lower than both its peer group and the broader Japanese electronics industry. However, its current share price of ¥1,844 stands above the estimated fair value of ¥965.75. Investors are likely to see the...
TSE:2379
TSE:2379Professional Services

DIP (TSE:2379) Margin Decline Challenges Bullish Valuation Narrative Despite Strong Growth Forecasts

DIP (TSE:2379) delivered clear growth signals in its latest earnings, with net profits forecast to rise 13.4% per year, well ahead of the JP market's expected 8.1% pace. Revenue is projected to grow 4.7% annually, outpacing the market’s 4.4% average. Its five-year track record shows a significant 26.8% annual earnings growth. However, net profit margins narrowed to 13.4% from last year's 17.5%, bringing a more measured note to the strong topline picture. See our full analysis for DIP. The...
TSE:3608
TSE:3608Luxury

TSI Holdings (TSE:3608): Net Margin Surge Driven by One-Off Gain Challenges Sustainability Narrative

TSI Holdings Ltd. (TSE:3608) saw net profit margins climb to 11.7% for the year, a major leap from 1.6% previously, as EPS growth exploded by 570.3% and outpaced its five-year average of 26.6% per year. Recent profitability was boosted by a one-off gain of ¥21.8 billion, which may not reflect the company’s ongoing earnings power. With revenue growth forecast at 3% per year and the shares trading at just ¥976, well below an estimated fair value, the market seems cautious about whether these...
TSE:9468
TSE:9468Media

Kadokawa (TSE:9468) Valuation in Focus After Global Animation Expansion with iQIYI

Kadokawa (TSE:9468) is making waves with news of its collaboration with iQIYI to distribute Chinese animated series like "The Fated Magical Princess" globally. This step highlights Kadokawa's interest in expanding its reach to international animation audiences. See our latest analysis for Kadokawa. After a strong start to the year, Kadokawa’s share price has gained 12.6% year-to-date. While momentum softened over the past three months, its longer-term story looks impressive with a 36.4% total...
TSE:6702
TSE:6702IT

Did Fujitsu’s £80 Million Post Office Payout Reshape Its (TSE:6702) Investment Narrative?

In October 2025, Fujitsu injected £80 million into its UK operations as it addressed compensation obligations stemming from the Post Office Horizon scandal, signaling an increased commitment to government engagement on remediation and compensation efforts. This substantial financial move not only highlights the company's resolve to address reputational risks but also introduces uncertainty around future cash flows due to its evolving involvement with compensation schemes in the UK. We will...
TSE:4088
TSE:4088Chemicals

A Look at Air Water (TSE:4088) Valuation as Special Committee Probes Accounting Concerns

Air Water (TSE:4088) has set up a Special Investigating Committee to look into concerns about deferred loss recognition in its accounting, involving about 2.5 billion yen. This move raises questions regarding the company’s recent financial disclosures. See our latest analysis for Air Water. Air Water’s latest accounting probe comes after a sharp pullback in its share price. The stock dropped nearly 19% over the past month but is still up about 10% for the year to date. Looking at the longer...