Japanese Machinery Stock News

Sumitomo Pharma (TSE:4506) has returned to profitability over the past year, with a marked improvement in net profit margins following a stretch of negative earnings. Revenue is forecast to grow at 5.3% per year, outpacing the Japanese pharmaceuticals market’s 4.5% average. However, EPS is expected to trend lower at an average rate of -21.2% per year over the next three years. This turn to positive margins and a low Price-To-Earnings Ratio of 4.3x compared to industry and peer averages...

JTEKT Corporation recently reported a very large 95.2% year-on-year increase in profit attributable to owners for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, and revised its full-year guidance to reflect changes in revenue expectations and profitability. This update highlights the company’s ability to adjust its financial outlook amid market opportunities and shifting foreign exchange rates. We'll assess how JTEKT’s significant profit surge and updated guidance influence its investment narrative...

Sumitomo (TSE:8053) reported net profit margins of 8.3%, up from 5% a year earlier, with EPS rising sharply as earnings surged 71.4% year-over-year, which is more than double the company’s five-year average annual earnings growth of 30.1%. While the company’s profitability and high-quality earnings have drawn attention, management is signaling caution, as revenue is forecast to rise 4.5% annually in line with the broader Japanese market but earnings are expected to edge down slightly at...

Daito Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.'s ( TSE:4577 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥20.00 per share on 3rd of...

Last week saw the newest half-yearly earnings release from SAKURA Internet Inc. ( TSE:3778 ), an important milestone in...

Ryoyu Systems Co., Ltd. ( TSE:4685 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...

Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9064 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell...

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (TSE:4188) reported a revenue growth forecast of just 0.04% per year, far lower than the broader Japanese market’s 4.5% expectation. Net profit margin has narrowed to 0.9% from last year’s 2.1%, yet over the past five years, the company has managed to return to profitability and has grown earnings at a healthy 10.7% annually. Looking ahead, earnings are projected to jump 21.9% per year, nearly triple the Japanese market average of 7.8%, with shares trading at ¥806.1,...

DENSO (TSE:6902) posted a net profit margin of 4.9%, edging above last year’s 4.7% and signaling solid profitability for the quarter. EPS is forecast to grow at 12.11% per year, outpacing the Japanese market average of 7.8%. This is despite a more subdued revenue growth outlook of 2.8% yearly, compared to the market’s 4.5%. While the company’s average annual earnings growth was a robust 23.3% over the past five years, the most recent year came in at 7.4%, representing a step down from its...

Despite an already strong run, Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. ( TSE:1893 ) shares have been powering on, with a...

Key Insights Brother Industries' estimated fair value is JP¥5,046 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Brother...

Kokusai Electric (TSE:6525) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 81% over the...

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

Investors in Dentsu Soken Inc. ( TSE:4812 ) had a good week, as its shares rose 9.8% to close at JP¥7,640 following the...

Mitsubishi Electric (TSE:6503) posted standout annual earnings, with EPS up 39.3% over the last year, outpacing its five-year average growth of 14.4%. Margins improved as net profit margin advanced to 7% from 5.3% the previous year. With a forecasted earnings growth of 5.64% and revenue expected to climb by 3.4% each year, investors see a mix of high-quality recent performance and steadier growth ahead. The share price is trading above discounted cash flow estimates. See our full analysis for...

Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) posted a net profit margin of 7.9% for the last twelve months, an improvement over last year’s 7.7%. Over the past five years, annual earnings have climbed by 18.3%, though earnings growth slowed to 3.6% in the most recent period. Results were significantly influenced by a one-off gain of ¥5.5 billion, while revenue is expected to grow at just 2.8% per year, which lags the broader Japanese market’s 4.5% pace. Investors will note that although margins and...

Aisin (TSE:7259) delivered a net profit margin of 3.4%, up sharply from 0.6% the prior year, with current-year earnings growth coming in at a staggering 479.2% versus the five-year average of 1.4%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow at 6.7% per year, which trails both the broader Japanese market and revenue growth expectations. The stock trades at a 12.1x P/E, which is below peer averages but slightly above its industry benchmark. With improving profitability and a share price...

Nabtesco (TSE:6268) reported a dramatic turnaround in earnings, posting 105.5% growth over the past year after a five-year period that saw an average annual decline of 34.8%. Net profit margins also rose to 4.5%, up from 2.2% a year ago. Forecasts call for earnings to grow 12.6% annually compared to the Japanese market’s 7.8% pace. With these gains, Nabtesco’s high-quality earnings profile and improving profitability are likely to put the company’s ongoing momentum front and center for...

Infomart (TSE:2492) reported standout figures this quarter, with earnings jumping 255.2% from last year. This was a pace much faster than its 5-year average annual growth of 1.6%. Net profit margins also climbed to 8.9%, compared to 3.1% a year ago. Analysts expect continued momentum, with annual earnings growth forecast at 36.6%. The combination of robust revenue trends, improving margins, and a share price far below the estimated fair value is setting a bullish tone among investors. See our...

Nicca Chemical Ltd. (TSE:4463) posted net profit margins of 4.5% this period, slightly down from 4.8% previously. Annual earnings growth averaged 8.1% over the past five years but turned negative in the most recent year. The company’s price-to-earnings ratio sits at 9.1x, a discount to both the Japanese chemicals industry at 13x and peers at 32.4x. Shares at ¥1,451 trade well below an estimated fair value of ¥2,834.4. The market sees a mix of attractive valuation signals and short-term profit...

Panasonic Holdings (TSE:6752) held its net profit margin steady at 4%, matching last year’s level, even as the company experienced negative earnings growth over the latest period. However, over the last five years, average annual earnings growth reached 14.6%, and the outlook remains strong with earnings forecast to accelerate by 18.3% per year. Investors will note that this pace easily outstrips the broader Japanese market’s expected 7.8% annual growth, while revenue growth projections...

ITmedia (TSE:2148) posted a mixed set of earnings, with net profit margins slipping from 17.6% to 17%. The latest year showed negative earnings growth, even as earnings grew at an average rate of 1.5% per year over the past five years. Looking forward, revenue is projected to grow at 8% per annum and earnings are expected to rise by 12.1% each year. Both figures are anticipated to outpace the Japanese market, though investors may view the dip in margins with caution. See our full analysis for...

I-Net (TSE:9600) has achieved average annual earnings growth of 9.8% over the past five years, supported by its high quality earnings. Despite this solid track record, the company’s net profit margin slipped to 5% from 5.7% last year, and most recently, earnings turned negative year-over-year. Investors may take note that the stock currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 19x, which is well above both the Japanese IT industry average of 17.3x and the peer average of 14.4x. This could...

JINS HOLDINGS (TSE:3046) has proposed a year-end dividend of 59 yen per share for the fiscal year ending August 2025, together with a plan to update its Articles of Incorporation to allow for greater leadership flexibility. See our latest analysis for JINS HOLDINGS. After a strong run earlier this year, JINS HOLDINGS’ share price has pulled back recently, declining 12.2% over the past month. It still boasts a robust 22.3% year-to-date share price return. Looking further out, its 1-year total...