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TSE:7740
TSE:7740Consumer Durables

TamronLtd (TSE:7740) Could Be 34% Undervalued On Lens Expansion News

Lens expansion event and why it matters for TamronLtd (TSE:7740) stock TamronLtd (TSE:7740) has expanded its 17-70mm f/2.8 DI III-A VC RXD APS-C zoom lens to Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts, a move that broadens its reach among photo and video creators. See our latest analysis for TamronLtd. While TamronLtd’s latest lens expansion is aimed squarely at active photo and video creators, the stock itself has seen mixed momentum recently, with a 30 day share price return of 9.06% and a 1 year total...
TSE:7806
TSE:7806Personal Products

MTG (TSE:7806) Beat Revenue Estimates, Is The Upside Already Priced In?

MTG (TSE:7806) is back in focus after reporting quarterly revenue that exceeded market estimates, highlighting investor interest in its AI driven products and setting the tone ahead of the August 11 earnings release. See our latest analysis for MTG. The recent earnings surprise seems to be feeding into strong momentum, with MTG’s share price return of 26.65% over 90 days and 63.56% year to date. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 125.56% and 3 year total shareholder return above 4x...
TSE:9984
TSE:9984Wireless Telecom

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) Pushes Deeper Into AI As Valuation Questions Linger

SoftBank Group (TSE:9984) is back in focus after outlining plans for SB Neo, a new U.S. AI compute venture, and reopening talks for a $10b loan backed by its OpenAI stake. See our latest analysis for SoftBank Group. SoftBank Group’s recent AI announcements come after a sharp pullback, with a 30 day share price return of down 26.9% following a strong 90 day share price return of 68.5% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return of 127.9%. Recent momentum has cooled even as longer term...
TSE:8953
TSE:8953Retail REITs

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) Funds New Property Deal On Undervalued View

Why Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment’s New Borrowing Matters Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) has moved to secure fresh funding for a new real estate acquisition, pairing a new loan with refinancing that keeps its borrowing structure focused on medium term debt. The real estate investment corporation will borrow ¥2,400 million from SBI Shinsei Bank and refinance a ¥1,500 million facility with Mizuho Bank, both on 7 year, unsecured, floating rate terms linked to JBA 1 month yen...
TSE:3923
TSE:3923Software

3 Global Stocks That Investors Might Be Undervaluing By Up To 49.3%

As global markets navigate mixed economic signals, from a cooling U.S. labor market to resilient manufacturing activity in China, investors are keenly assessing the potential for undervalued opportunities amidst these fluctuations. In such an environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their intrinsic value can provide a compelling opportunity for growth and diversification within an investment portfolio.
TSE:9435
TSE:9435Industrials

Does Studying a Lower Investment Unit Redefine Hikari Tsushin’s Retail Strategy (TSE:9435)?

Hikari Tsushin recently revealed it is studying a reduction in its investment unit to make its shares more accessible to individual investors, though specific methods and timing remain under review. This potential move highlights management’s focus on broadening the shareholder base and improving liquidity, which can influence how retail investors engage with the stock. We’ll now examine how Hikari Tsushin’s consideration of a lower investment unit shapes its investment narrative and...
TSE:6890
TSE:6890Semiconductor

Is Ferrotec (TSE:6890) Fully Valued Despite Its Recent Pullback?

Ferrotec (TSE:6890) has been drawing investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock down 7.9% over the past day but higher over the past month and the past three months. See our latest analysis for Ferrotec. Despite the sharp 7.9% share price decline over the past day and a 12.8% drop over the past week, Ferrotec still shows strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 11.7% and a year to date share price return of 74.1%. The 1 year total shareholder return of...
TSE:7261
TSE:7261Auto

Is Mazda Motor (TSE:7261) Undervalued As Sales Growth Lifts Sentiment?

Mazda Motor (TSE:7261) is back in focus after reporting a 5.7% year-on-year rise in global passenger vehicle sales in May 2026, led by 7.5% growth in overseas markets. See our latest analysis for Mazda Motor. The recent 1 day share price return of 1.9% and 90 day share price return of 7.6% contrast with a year to date decline of 10.6%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 30.6% points to momentum that has been building over a longer window as investors react to Mazda...
TSE:8850
TSE:8850Real Estate

Will Health-Driven Leadership Change at Starts (TSE:8850) Change Starts' Governance Stability Narrative?

Starts Corporation Inc. recently held board meetings on June 19 and June 26, 2026, confirming the retirement of Vice Chairman and Representative Director Kazuo Isozaki for health reasons and addressing related changes in the director lineup. This leadership transition, while health-driven and leaving the board size compliant with legal and charter requirements, underscores a period of governance adjustment that investors often watch closely. Next, we will examine how this upcoming change in...
TSE:7220
TSE:7220Auto Components

3 Japanese Industrial Stocks Riding New Export Growth Beyond The US

Japan’s renewed push to deepen trade links with Mercosur and India, while easing reliance on the US market, is reshaping the outlook for export oriented Japanese industrials. For investors, that mix of new supply lines in critical minerals, potential pressure on domestic agriculture, and fresh demand for vehicles and machinery abroad creates both openings and risks across large cap stocks. This article spotlights 3 Japanese exporters from a broad industrial screener that appear well placed to...
TSE:4716
TSE:4716Software

Why Oracle Corporation Japan (TSE:4716) Is Up 5.2% After Announcing a Large Special Dividend and Higher Payouts – And What's Next

In June 2026, Oracle Corporation Japan announced for the prior fiscal year a special dividend of ¥660 per share and raised its regular dividend to ¥198 per share, with both scheduled for payment from August 10, 2026. At the same time, the company issued earnings guidance for the year to May 31, 2027, targeting higher net sales and basic earnings per share of ¥525 to ¥540, underlining management’s confidence in ongoing cash generation and capital return capacity. We’ll now explore how Oracle...
TSE:3591
TSE:3591Luxury

Wacoal Holdings (TSE:3591) Sets Long Range Targets, Is The Current Valuation Already Fair?

What Wacoal Holdings’ Long Range Guidance Tells Investors Wacoal Holdings (TSE:3591) has released long range earnings guidance, outlining projected revenue, profit and earnings per share targets for the fiscal years ending March 2029 and March 2031. The company is guiding for revenue of ¥201.0b in the year to March 2029 and ¥217.0b in the year to March 2031, alongside targets for Business Profit, operating profit and earnings per share at each horizon. See our latest analysis for Wacoal...
TSE:7203
TSE:7203Auto

How Investors Are Reacting To Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) Taking Majority Control Of Joby’s Air Taxi JV

Recently, Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation formed the Joby Toyota Aero Manufacturing Preparation Company joint venture, giving Toyota a majority stake and exclusive manufacturing rights for Joby’s S4 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft as they prepare for commercial air taxi production. This move extends Toyota’s role beyond traditional autos and financial backing into hands-on production of electric air taxis, potentially reshaping how investors view its long-term...
TSE:8001
TSE:8001Trade Distributors

Is ITOCHU (TSE:8001) Undervalued Following Non Resource Profit Growth?

ITOCHU (TSE:8001) is in focus after recent profit growth was driven mainly by its non resource businesses, supported by high return on equity, solid cash flows, and management’s efforts toward downstream expansion and progressive dividends. See our latest analysis for ITOCHU. At a share price of ¥1,886.0, ITOCHU’s recent 7 day share price return of 3.97% contrasts with a 90 day share price return that declined 7.64%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 27.02% and 5 year total...
TSE:6758
TSE:6758Consumer Durables

How Sony’s Digital-Only PlayStation Pivot From 2028 At Sony Group (TSE:6758) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Sony Group has moved to issue US$1.00 billion of senior unsecured notes in two tranches and registered an additional US$44.61 million in common shares for an ESOP-related offering, alongside confirming a refreshed board structure with Wendy Becker as Chair and a new CFO, Lin Tao, at its June 2026 shareholder meeting. In parallel, Sony’s decision to end physical discs for new PlayStation games from 2028 and close legacy PlayStation Stores underscores a deeper pivot toward digital distribution...
TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

Hitachi (TSE:6501) Could Be 21% Undervalued As Growth Projects Support Its Story

Hitachi (TSE:6501) has completed a share repurchase of 20,346,300 shares, representing 0.45% of its outstanding stock, spending ¥99,999.58 million under the buyback program announced on April 27, 2026. See our latest analysis for Hitachi. Against a backdrop of new investments at Hitachi Energy and continued recognition for Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi's 1 day share price return of 3.85% contrasts with a 30 day share price decline of 8.14%. At the same time, the 5 year total shareholder return of...
TSE:9697
TSE:9697Entertainment

Capcom Stock And 2 Japanese Growth Shares With High Insider Ownership

Global inflation signals, central bank debates and uneven growth data have pushed many investors to look for companies where insiders are heavily invested and growth expectations are still strong. That is the focus of the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener. It highlights businesses where analysts see potential and management has significant skin in the game. This article walks through 3 stocks from that screener. It explains why insider commitment and growth forecasts...
TSE:3994
TSE:3994Software

Asian Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of mixed economic signals and sector rotations, Asia's growth companies have garnered attention for their resilience amid these fluctuations. In this context, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the company best, aligning well with current market conditions that favor strategic positioning and long-term commitment.
TSE:6902
TSE:6902Auto Components

Does EU-Compliant Battery Passport Progress Reshape the Bull Case for DENSO (TSE:6902)?

DENSO CORPORATION and TÜV Rheinland Japan recently completed a joint validation of a battery passport solution for AESC’s energy storage systems, confirming compliance with the EU Battery Regulation using real-world operational data. The project not only met regulatory requirements but also showed that DENSO’s QR code–based battery passport and access-rights management can be integrated into everyday business workflows while supporting circular economy goals. We will now examine how this...