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Wondering whether Furukawa Electric's share price matches its underlying value, or if the story has run ahead of the fundamentals? The stock last closed at ¥32,420, with returns of 0.7% over 7 days, 10.9% over 30 days and 207.6% year to date, while the 1 year and 3 year returns are very large in absolute terms. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing attention around the company and the wider electrical equipment space, with investors closely watching how capital spending trends and...

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

OYO Corporation's ( TSE:9755 ) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. We did some...

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Resonac Holdings Corporation's ( TSE:4004 ) shareholders over the last week. We...

Investors were disappointed by Cookpad Inc.'s ( TSE:2193 ) latest earnings release. Our analysis has found some reasons...

What Kaneka’s recent performance means for investors Kaneka (TSE:4118) has drawn attention after recent share price moves, with a 1 day decline, a gain over the past week, and mixed returns over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Kaneka. Looking beyond the latest move, Kaneka’s 90 day share price return of 11.92% and year to date share price return of 10.84% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 38.86%. This suggests momentum has been building recently...

Recent share performance and business context Sojitz (TSE:2768) has caught investor attention after recent share price moves, including a 2.2% decline over the past day and an 8.7% retreat over the past month, alongside a 29% gain over the past 3 months. Against that backdrop, investors are weighing Sojitz’s role as a diversified general trading company. Its operations span automotive, aerospace, infrastructure, energy solutions, metals and recycling, chemicals, consumer industries, retail,...

Recent performance snapshot TDK (TSE:6762) has drawn attention after a recent stretch of weaker share performance, with the stock showing negative returns over the past week, month, past 3 months, and year to date. See our latest analysis for TDK. The recent 6.15% 1 day and 13.53% year to date share price declines contrast with TDK's stronger 1 year and 3 year total shareholder returns of 38.84% and 128.38%. This suggests that momentum has cooled following a strong multi year period. If you...

If you are wondering whether Takeda Pharmaceutical's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, this breakdown is aimed squarely at you. The stock last closed at ¥5,890, with returns of 1.7% over 7 days, 2.8% over 30 days, 19.8% year to date, 35.0% over 1 year, 52.0% over 3 years, and 98.2% over 5 years, which gives plenty of recent performance data to weigh against valuation. Recent news coverage has focused on Takeda Pharmaceutical's position in the pharmaceutical sector and...

Okaya (NSE:7485) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥292.4b and basic EPS of ¥349.92, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of ¥1.2t and EPS of ¥1,585.43 alongside net income of ¥30.5b. Over recent periods, revenue has moved around the ¥292.7b to ¥293.9b range per quarter, with basic EPS between ¥349.92 and ¥463.06, giving a clear view of how the top line and per share earnings have tracked together. With the current earnings profile, margin trends and existing...

Nanto Bank (TSE:8367) has raised its full year earnings guidance and year end dividend forecast after expecting higher net interest income and profit attributable to owners of parent for the 2026 fiscal year. See our latest analysis for Nanto Bank. The raised earnings and dividend guidance comes after a strong run, with a 23.57% 90 day share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. However, the 1 day share price decline of 2.51% suggests some cooling after the news. If...

Subaru has secured a large credit facility led by Mizuho Bank to support growth related investments and capital efficiency. Subaru of America has launched a nationwide sustainability partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to distribute 65,000 trees through almost 600 dealerships across the US. These moves combine financial flexibility with an expanded environmental and community program across Subaru's US retail network. For investors watching Subaru (TSE:7270), the combination of fresh...

In March 2026, Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. announced a share repurchase program of up to 64,000,000 shares, or 4.58% of outstanding shares (excluding treasury stock), with a budget of ¥350,000 million and potential uses ranging from employee compensation and M&A consideration to possible cancellation, running through November 30, 2026. The board’s parallel move to consider cancelling a portion of its ¥167,698,699 shares in treasury highlights a sharpened focus on capital efficiency and...

Japan Process Development (TSE:9651) has posted Q3 2026 revenue of ¥3.1b and basic EPS of ¥30.95, with trailing twelve month revenue at ¥11.8b and EPS at ¥112.96 framing a year in which earnings have slipped against a five year growth record. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥2.7b in Q1 2026 to ¥3.1b in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from ¥27.07 to ¥30.95 over the same stretch, presenting a picture where margins have compressed even as the top line has scaled higher. See our...

YE DIGITAL (TSE:2354) FY 2026 earnings in focus YE DIGITAL (TSE:2354) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥5.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥23.32. This capped a year in which trailing twelve month revenue reached ¥20.3 billion and EPS came in at ¥71.41, alongside earnings growth of 23.5% over the past year. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from ¥19.9 billion to ¥20.3 billion on a trailing twelve month basis, while five year compound earnings growth...

Event overview and why it matters now Dai Nippon Printing (TSE:7912) has drawn fresh attention after completing a sizeable share buyback, alongside plans for a new R&D base in Telangana, India, centered on electric vehicle and healthcare technologies. See our latest analysis for Dai Nippon Printing. The latest ¥2,819.5 share price comes after a 12% 1 month share price decline, although the 90 day share price return of 4.66% and 1 year total shareholder return of 38.73% point to momentum that...

Ripretinib filing puts Ono Pharmaceutical in focus Ono Pharmaceutical (TSE:4528) has drawn fresh attention after applying in Japan for manufacturing and marketing approval of ripretinib for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor following prior cancer chemotherapy. The filing is based on Phase 3 INVICTUS data, in which ripretinib extended progression free survival compared with placebo in heavily pretreated GIST patients. It follows approvals in more than 40 markets, including the U.S. and...

SoftBank Group stock performance snapshot SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) has drawn attention after a period of mixed share performance, with recent returns over the month and past 3 months contrasting with a much stronger 1 year and 3 year total return profile. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. Recent share price moves have been weak, with a 1 day share price return of a 4.54% decline and a 30 day share price return of a 9.99% decline. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of...

Star Mica Holdings (TSE:2975) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of ¥21.3 billion and basic EPS of ¥71.37, against a backdrop of trailing twelve month EPS of ¥153.17 and revenue of ¥74.37 billion that has been expanding alongside a 35.4% earnings growth figure over the past year and an 11.6% per year five year average. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥15.22 billion in Q4 2024 through ¥16.09 billion in Q1 2025 and ¥20.62 billion in Q4 2025 to ¥21.3 billion in Q1 2026...

Toho Gas (TSE:9533) has put a fresh share buyback on the table after its board approved a new program to repurchase up to 4,000,000 shares, representing 4.4% of its share capital. See our latest analysis for Toho Gas. The new buyback comes against a mixed share price backdrop, with Toho Gas posting a 10.14% year-to-date share price return alongside a 29.05% 1-year total shareholder return and a 3-year total shareholder return of 123.88%. This suggests that momentum has recently been building...

Event driven focus on Fujikura ahead of earnings Fujikura (TSE:5803) is back in the spotlight as investors react to its role in supplying high count optical cabling for AI data centers and look ahead to the May 12, 2026 earnings release. See our latest analysis for Fujikura. Recent trading has cooled after a strong run. The 7 day share price return is 7.66%, while the 30 day share price return reflects a 5.08% decline. However, a 90 day gain of 48.86% and a very large 1 year total shareholder...

IbidenLtd (TSE:4062) has just been added to the S&P Global 1200, S&P International 700 and S&P TOPIX, while being removed from the S&P Japan Mid Cap 100, a shift that can influence index-driven flows. See our latest analysis for IbidenLtd. The index changes come after a powerful run, with IbidenLtd’s share price at ¥8,070, a 1-year total shareholder return of 295.07% and a 90-day share price return of 19.89%. However, the 30-day share price return of 13.86% suggests recent momentum has cooled...