Japanese Electrical 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...

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...

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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Advantest (TSE:6857) reported net profit margins of 26.8%, up from last year’s 17.7%, driven by significant profit growth. EPS surged 147.5% this year, topping the already-strong five-year annual earnings growth rate of 21.9%. Revenue and earnings are forecast to outpace the Japanese market, giving investors plenty to consider as the company sustains its momentum with high-quality margins and robust growth projections. See our full analysis for Advantest. Next up, let’s see how these headline...

Canon Inc. ( TSE:7751 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 4.3% to JP¥4,370...

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