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Zenrin (TSE:9474) posted annual earnings growth of 6.3% over the past five years, while its net profit margin currently sits at 4.6%, slipping from last year's 5.1%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to accelerate 9.48% per year, outpacing the Japanese market’s 7.9% projection. However, revenue growth is expected to be a modest 2.8% per year, trailing the broader market’s 4.5%. For investors, the focus will be on how Zenrin can leverage its reward factors like forecasted profit growth...

Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. recently announced a share repurchase program of 10,000,000 shares valued at ¥30,000 million, while also raising its dividend to ¥40.00 per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and revising its full-year earnings guidance downwards. This combination of increased capital returns through buybacks and dividends alongside a more cautious earnings outlook highlights shifting priorities and challenges in the company's current business environment. We'll now...

Tosoh (TSE:4042) has announced it will take an impairment loss on fixed assets at subsidiary Tosoh SMD, Inc. Lower shipments in the U.S. semiconductor sector are impacting the company’s bottom line. See our latest analysis for Tosoh. While the news of an impairment loss adds a cautious note, Tosoh’s share price has held steady, most recently closing at ¥2,205. Its one-year total shareholder return stands at an impressive 20.8%. Momentum has built steadily over the past three and five years,...

Tokyo Gas Ltd. (TSE:9531) delivered bold profit expansion last year, with earnings rising by 126% compared to its five-year average growth rate of 17.3% per year. Net profit margins surged to 6.8%, up from 3.2% in the prior year, even as the outlook suggests annual earnings could decline by 11.3% over the next three years. Despite the mixed trends, investors may find the current price-to-earnings ratio of 9.8x, well below both its peer group average of 15.5x and the broader Asian Gas...

Mitsui Fudosan Accommodations Fund (TSE:3226) released updated earnings guidance for the upcoming fiscal periods and confirmed its planned cash distribution per unit. These announcements put the fund’s future performance in sharper focus for investors. See our latest analysis for Mitsui Fudosan Accommodations Fund. After publishing fresh earnings guidance and confirming its distribution plans, Mitsui Fudosan Accommodations Fund saw momentum continue to build as its share price rose more than...

Gecoss (TSE:9991) reported net profit margins of 4.9%, up from 3.5% last year, highlighting an improvement in profitability. Earnings jumped 30.6% year-over-year, notably outpacing the company’s 5-year annual growth average of 3.9%. This strong momentum is underpinned by consistently high-quality earnings. For investors, these results may strengthen the case for Gecoss’s valuation, as the company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.3x, which is below the Japanese Trade Distributors...

Fuji Electric (TSE:6504) has been quietly building momentum, with shares gaining around 15% over the past month and 32% in the past 3 months. Investors seem to be evaluating the stock’s recent growth trajectory. See our latest analysis for Fuji Electric. The recent surge in Fuji Electric’s share price has caught many investors’ attention, fueled by a solid 1-month share price return of over 15% and impressive momentum building across 2024. In fact, the company’s one-year total shareholder...

Canon Inc. recently lowered its full-year 2025 earnings forecast, now expecting net sales of ¥4.62 trillion and operating profit of ¥451 billion, attributing the revision to delays in business negotiations and increased tariffs amid global economic uncertainty. While Canon still anticipates continued growth in sales and profits during the year-end season, the downward guidance highlights the impact of challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical factors on the company's outlook. We'll explore...

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On October 29, 2025, Disco Corporation approved an increased interim dividend of ¥129.00 per share, up from ¥124.00 last year, and issued new guidance projecting consolidated net sales of ¥287.1 billion and net income of ¥80.3 billion for the nine months ending December 31, 2025. This performance-linked dividend policy and updated earnings guidance offer investors transparency into the company's financial approach amid ongoing demand uncertainty in the semiconductor and electronic component...

Mazda Motor recently announced a partnership with Nippon Steel to improve the body design, production, and procurement process for the latest Mazda CX-5, resulting in a 10% lighter vehicle body. The alliance leverages local steel manufacturing to streamline procurement, cut transportation costs and emissions, and address supply chain risks in alignment with Mazda's long-term strategies. We'll explore how the increased supply chain efficiency from this collaboration shapes Nippon Steel's...

Seibu Holdings (TSE:9024) just held a board meeting focused on recognizing extraordinary income from a subsidiary's transfer of non-current assets. Moves like this can catch investors’ attention, especially because they may affect future earnings results. See our latest analysis for Seibu Holdings. With Seibu Holdings notching an impressive 63% share price return year to date and a stellar 401% five-year total shareholder return, momentum is clearly on the investor's side. Recent market...

Nippon Shinyaku (TSE:4516) has been active lately, announcing updates across several clinical trials for rare diseases. The company has also adopted a new technology platform designed to modernize its drug safety operations. See our latest analysis for Nippon Shinyaku. This wave of clinical trial updates and the adoption of new technology come after a challenging year for Nippon Shinyaku. Despite a recent boost in share price, with a 1.68% rise over the last day, momentum remains mixed given...

Shikoku Kasei Holdings (TSE:4099) posted net profit margins of 11.7% for the latest period, matching last year’s level, while delivering five-year annual earnings growth averaging 9%. Revenue is forecast to rise 6.5% per year, outpacing the Japanese market’s 4.5%. Earnings are projected to climb 10.4% annually versus the broader market’s 7.9%. With stable profitability, above-market growth prospects, and an attractive dividend, the results set the stage for further investor focus on the...

Investor attention has sharpened on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (TSE:8306) ahead of the Bank of Japan’s upcoming policy decision. Speculation over potential shifts in monetary stance is growing following comments from U.S. officials about the yen. See our latest analysis for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group. The focus on the Bank of Japan's next move has put Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group in the spotlight, and investors have responded. The stock's current share price sits at ¥2,322, up 1.82%...

Prestige International (TSE:4290) is forecasting earnings growth of 7.8% per year and revenue gains of 6.4% annually, both outpacing the broader Japanese market’s 4.5% forecast. However, current earnings growth is just below the Japanese market’s 7.9%, and the company’s net profit margin slipped to 7.9% from last year’s 9.3%. Over the past five years, earnings have averaged an impressive 11.4% annual growth, setting the stage for investors to weigh consistency, value, and a recent moderation...

PCA Corporation's ( TSE:9629 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥95.00 on...

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Keyence (TSE:6861) delivered another standout performance, with revenue forecast to grow at 9.9% per year and earnings expected to expand 10.3% per year. Both of these figures outpace the broader Japanese market’s projections. Over the past five years, the company’s earnings have increased by 13.8% annually, and net profit margins have inched up to 37.6% from last year’s 37.4%. With high earnings quality and notable profit and revenue growth, investors continue to see compelling rewards based...

On October 28, 2025, Socionext Inc. introduced "Flexlets," a configurable platform of chiplets aimed at advancing heterogeneous integration by enabling clients to tailor semiconductor designs at the RTL level and broaden interoperability with industry standards. This novel approach to chiplet customization addresses key industry bottlenecks in scaling, flexibility, and advanced packaging, highlighting Socionext's engineering capabilities and support for multi-vendor ecosystems. We'll examine...

Gun Ei Chemical Industry (TSE:4229) posted a net profit margin of 6.2%, a step up from last year’s 5.9%, with EPS growing 8.4% year-over-year and outpacing its five-year average growth rate of 3.5% per year. Shares closed at ¥3,290, which sits well below the estimated fair value of ¥7,430.75. The stock’s price-to-earnings ratio of 11.4x remains underneath both the Japanese chemicals sector average of 13.2x and a peer average of 15.9x. Strong margins and improving earnings have underpinned...

Pacific Industrial (TSE:7250) just released its half-year earnings, showcasing a solid jump in both operating profit and net sales compared to last year. At the same time, management issued guidance that points to a more cautious outlook for the rest of the year. See our latest analysis for Pacific Industrial. Pacific Industrial’s upbeat half-year profits and boardroom updates seem to have energized investors. The company saw a 45% share price return over the past three months and an...