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BASEInc entered this earnings season with a strong profitability story and a P/E of 14.8x that looked cheaper than many peers, yet the stock has drifted down 7.2% over the past week and 2.4% over the past month. Q2 results now put that optimism under the microscope. Revenue came in at ¥6,145m, but quarterly basic earnings per share slipped to ¥2.59 from ¥4.49 in Q1, and net income fell to ¥298m from ¥517m. The headline this quarter is a clear squeeze on profits, not on growth. Like the...

North Pacific BankLtd stock has been on a tear, up about 25% over the past three months and closing today at ¥1,231. The latest Q1 2027 earnings keep that momentum in focus, with basic earnings per share at ¥22.17 and net income of ¥8,295 million. The real story sits beyond this quarter. Trailing twelve month earnings per share of ¥74.51 and a P/E multiple around 16.5x against the Japan banks sector raise a broader question for long term holders about how much of that earnings profile is...

Nippo came into this earnings season with a premium story and a premium price tag, trading on a P/E of 19.6x versus an industry average of 16.6x, even after a rough 90 days where the stock fell about 20%. The headline from Q1 2027 is simple and uncomfortable. Revenue sits at ¥12,620 million and net income is ¥341 million. Despite this, the stock still carries a valuation that appears to price in a much smoother profit path than the recent volatility in earnings and margins suggests. Love...

Kyoto Financial GroupInc (TSE:5844) drew attention after reporting first quarter results on 31 July 2026, with higher net interest income and net income compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Kyoto Financial GroupInc. At a share price of ¥4,639, Kyoto Financial GroupInc has delivered a 33.69% year to date share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 75.75% and 5 year total shareholder return of about 3.2x hint at strong longer term momentum and a shift...

Energy prices have eased across Europe, and recent Eurozone data points to improving business margins as lower power costs filter through. That puts clean baseload power such as nuclear back in the spotlight for investors seeking resilient cash flow and long project lives. This article examines three stocks from the Nuclear Energy Stocks screener that stand out as potential ways to gain exposure to this theme. The stocks below are just a starting sample from this nuclear energy theme, and the...

Nippon Electric Glass (TSE:5214) is in focus after weaker half year earnings, a lower full year outlook and a higher second quarter dividend. Together, these updates reshape what investors are watching most closely. See our latest analysis for Nippon Electric Glass. The revised guidance and softer half year profit appear to have weighed on sentiment in recent months, with Nippon Electric Glass recording a 30 day share price return of down 21.98% and a 90 day share price return of down 31.43%...

Musashino Bank (TSE:8336) drew fresh attention on 30 July 2026 after reporting first quarter results, with higher net interest income, net income, and earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Musashino Bank. The latest earnings announcement comes after a strong run in Musashino Bank’s share price, with a year to date share price return of 58.49% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 121.89%. This suggests momentum has been building over...

Why the latest guidance change at MINEBEA MITSUMI matters MINEBEA MITSUMI (TSE:6479) has raised its earnings guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the full year to March 31, 2027, lifting projected profit attributable to owners of parent. For the first half, the company still expects net sales of ¥846.5b and operating income of ¥53.0b. The updated outlook now points to profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥40.5b and basic earnings per share of ¥100.85, compared with the...

Improving PMI readings in Europe hint at a gentle recovery in business activity, while inflation pressures ease and input costs cool. That combination keeps investor attention on cash flows rather than hype. Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows can help you focus on companies where discounted cash flow values sit above current prices. This article walks through 3 stocks from the screener that stand out on cash flow support. The three stocks highlighted below are just a sample from this cash...

TOTO (TSE:5332) has issued new guidance for the six months to September 30, 2026, and for the full fiscal year to March 31, 2027, along with updated expectations for interim and year-end dividends. See our latest analysis for TOTO. The new guidance arrives after a mixed stretch for the stock, with a 1 day share price return of 5.54% but a 30 day share price return that declined 22.30%. At the same time, the year to date share price return of 51.48% and 1 year total shareholder return of...

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

Ridge-i Inc. ( TSE:5572 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10...

GreenEnergy & Company Inc. ( TSE:1436 ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. We think...

Why Canon earnings matter for current shareholders Canon (TSE:7751) drew fresh attention after reporting half year 2026 results, with sales of ¥2,274,542 million and net income of ¥171,184 million compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Canon. Canon's latest half year earnings arrived after a period where the stock posted a 10.29% 90 day share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 7.04% and 5 year total shareholder return of 104.28% point to...

With euro area inflation and growth data pointing to improving demand and cooling price pressures, reliable income has fresh appeal. Cash yields no longer look like a one way bet, and investors are paying closer attention to dividends that look sustainable. This is where Dividend Powerhouses with 3%+ yields and solid coverage stand out. This article highlights three of the strongest candidates from that screener. The three stocks covered next are only a small sample of what this idea turns...

f-code Inc. ( TSE:9211 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of 14% on the...

Board meeting puts Yamaichi ElectronicsLtd (TSE:6941) earnings outlook in focus Yamaichi ElectronicsLtd (TSE:6941) has called a board meeting for 5 August 2026 to revise its interim and full year consolidated earnings forecasts for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2027. The update will be based on recent business performance trends and the current outlook. This often draws investor attention because it can reshape expectations for earnings, valuation and share price risk around the stock. See...

Services and manufacturing activity are picking up across Europe and Asia, with inflation pressures easing and central banks signalling more flexibility. That mix often pulls attention toward growth themes that can scale as demand firms. Transformative AI healthcare stocks sit right in that spotlight, using data and algorithms to reshape treatment and research. This article highlights three stocks from the screener that show how this theme is playing out today. The three stocks below are only...

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As you might know, Otsuka Corporation ( TSE:4768 ) just kicked off its latest half-yearly results with some very strong...

Systems Engineering Consultants Co.,LTD. ( TSE:3741 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit...

Kotobuki Spirits Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2222 ) last week reported its latest first-quarter results, which makes it a good time...

Daikokutenbussan Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:2791 ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...

A week ago, LY Corporation ( TSE:4689 ) came out with a strong set of quarterly numbers that could potentially lead to...