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Are you wondering whether Metaplanet's share price reflects its true value, or if the story behind the stock is more complicated than the recent headlines suggest? Metaplanet's share price recently closed at ¥456, with returns of 12.6% over the last 30 days, a 7.0% decline over the past year and a very large gain over three years. Together, these figures may point to shifting views on its potential and risk. Recent news around Metaplanet has focused on its profile as a listed company and the...

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group recently reported earnings for the period including 30 January 2026, with investor attention centered on net interest margin, fee income trends, and credit cost expectations. A key focus for the market is the bank’s guidance on loan growth and trading revenue, alongside the potential impact of regulatory changes on its profitability mix. With recent share price moves in mind, we’ll explore how concerns over net interest margin shape Sumitomo Mitsui Financial...

Olympus Corporation has announced board-approved changes to its executive lineup, appointing Simone Berger as Executive Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer and David Shan as Executive Officer and Chief Manufacturing and Supply Officer, with both appointments scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2026, while current incumbents step down after completing major transformation milestones. The move brings in leaders with extensive global MedTech, HR, and operations experience, underlining...

As global markets grapple with volatility and geopolitical uncertainties, Asian indices have shown mixed performance amid varying economic indicators. In this environment, identifying stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value can present opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on potential market inefficiencies. By focusing on fundamental analysis and market conditions, investors can better assess which stocks might offer value relative to their current price levels.

DKS (TSE:4461) has just posted its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting revenue of ¥22,598 million and basic EPS of ¥193.37, set against a trailing twelve month EPS figure of ¥489.08 supported by net income of ¥4,850 million. The company’s revenue has moved from ¥18,840 million in Q3 2025 to ¥18,984 million in Q4 2025, and then into the ¥18,565 million to ¥22,598 million range across the first three quarters of 2026. Over the same period, quarterly EPS shifted from ¥74.25 to ¥64.55 and then to...

It might seem bad, but the worst that can happen when you buy a stock (without leverage) is that its share price goes...

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...

Key Insights Kyushu Electric Power Company's estimated fair value is JP¥2,349 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...

Advantest (TSE:6857) has put up another busy quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue at ¥273,804 million and basic EPS of ¥108.38, set against trailing twelve month EPS of ¥394.82 and revenue of roughly ¥1.0 trillion. The company has seen revenue move from ¥683,121 million to ¥1,032,886 million over the last few trailing twelve month periods, while EPS has shifted from ¥184.75 to ¥394.82. This frames a business where profit and top line are both running at a much higher level than a year ago. With...

Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd. recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥86,568 million and net income increasing to ¥8,210 million, both up from the same period a year earlier. The company also lifted basic earnings per share from continuing operations to ¥102.1, suggesting improved profitability and more efficient earnings generation for shareholders over the period. Next, we will examine how this improvement in earnings per share shapes...

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It's been a soft week for Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. ( TSE:3099 ) shares, which are down 10%. But that scarcely...

SAKURASAKU PLUS,Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:7097 ) shareholders might be concerned after seeing the share price drop 13% in the last...

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Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? One common approach...

M&A Capital Partners Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:6080 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.5x might make it look like a sell...

Rorze (TSE:6323) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 60% over the last three...

When you buy shares in a company, it's worth keeping in mind the possibility that it could fail, and you could lose...

Key Insights The projected fair value for Toho Titanium Company is JP¥1,443 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...

It's not a stretch to say that Kato Sangyo Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:9869 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.9x right...

While Azbil Corporation ( TSE:6845 ) shareholders are probably generally happy, the stock hasn't had particularly good...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.2x FINDEX Inc. ( TSE:3649 ) may be sending bearish signals at the...

Key Insights Suntory Beverage & Food's significant private companies ownership suggests that the key decisions are...