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TSE:4902
TSE:4902Tech

Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) Valuation Check After IDC Leadership And New Cybersecurity Service Launch

Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) has drawn fresh attention after being named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet 2025 assessment, alongside All Covered launching a new Vulnerability Remediation cybersecurity service. See our latest analysis for Konica Minolta. Those IDC and cybersecurity announcements come after a tougher few months for the shares. The 30 day share price return is 9.53%, and the year to date share price return is a 13.58% decline, even though the 1 year total...
TSE:9501
TSE:9501Electric Utilities

A Look At Tokyo Electric Power (TSE:9501) Valuation As New Guidance Flags A Large Projected Net Loss

Earnings guidance puts projected loss in focus for Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TSE:9501) issued earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, highlighting an expected consolidated net loss attributable to owners of the parent that is likely front of mind for investors. The company projects net sales of ¥6,462,000 million and operating income of ¥277,000 million for the period, along with an anticipated net loss of ¥641,000 million and a...
TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

Hitachi Links Rail Signaling And Data Storage Strengths For Investors

Hitachi Rail has completed a digital signaling system upgrade on the historic Media Sharon Hill interurban trolley line in the US using its CBTC technology. Hitachi Vantara has secured the top market share in high end external storage systems in the Asia Pacific region. For investors watching Hitachi (TSE:6501), these moves show the company active in both physical transport networks and data infrastructure. The share price stands at ¥5,226.0, with a 1 year return of 41.0% and a 5 year gain...
TSE:2502
TSE:2502Beverage

Will Cyberattack-Driven Earnings Delay and Overseas Expansion Plans Change Asahi Group Holdings' (TSE:2502) Narrative

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. has delayed the announcement of its fiscal 2025 results after a cyberattack on September 29, 2025 disrupted Japan-based systems, with the new release date still undecided. While its domestic operations work through the fallout, Asahi is highlighting progress and future plans at its overseas regional headquarters, including expansion via Diageo’s East Africa businesses. We’ll now examine how the cyberattack-driven earnings delay and related operational disruption...
TSE:6869
TSE:6869Medical Equipment

Is Sysmex (TSE:6869) Now Fairly Priced After A 45% One Year Share Price Slide?

If you are wondering whether Sysmex shares are now priced attractively or still have further to fall, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about the company's value. The stock last closed at ¥1,467, after a 9.6% move over the past 7 days, a modest 0.3% return over 30 days, and longer term returns of a 4.4% decline year to date, a 44.9% decline over 1 year, a 45.0% decline over 3 years, and a 58.1% decline over 5 years. Recent coverage around Sysmex has...
TSE:9142
TSE:9142Transportation

How Trip.com’s Shinkansen QR Ticket Partnership At Kyushu Railway (TSE:9142) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Trip.com recently announced a partnership with East Japan Railway, Central Japan Railway, West Japan Railway, and Kyushu Railway to sell Shinkansen tickets to international travellers via its multilingual platform, including QR code boarding on selected routes such as the Kyushu Shinkansen. This move could materially reshape how overseas visitors access Japan’s high-speed rail network, positioning Kyushu Railway to capture more international travel demand. We’ll now examine how this expanded...
TSE:2432
TSE:2432Entertainment

Examining DeNA (TSE:2432) Valuation As The Board Weighs A Potential Share Buyback

DeNA (TSE:2432) has scheduled a board meeting for February 27, 2026, to consider a resolution on repurchasing its own shares under Article 156 of Japan’s Companies Act, drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for DeNA. The board’s discussion of a buyback comes after a 9.88% 90 day share price return and a 5.41% 30 day share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 32.26% contrasts with a 3 year total shareholder return of 61.20% and 5 year total shareholder...
TSE:6758
TSE:6758Consumer Durables

Sony Group (TSE:6758) Is Up 8.3% After Expanding Its ¥250 Billion Share Buyback Program

On 26 February 2026, Sony Group Corporation increased its equity buyback authorization by an additional 35,000,000 shares for ¥100,000 million, lifting the total program to 90,000,000 shares, or 1.51% of its issued capital, for ¥250,000 million. This larger repurchase plan highlights Sony Group’s use of its balance sheet to return cash to shareholders while potentially reducing future share count. Next, we’ll examine how Sony Group’s expanded ¥250,000 million buyback program may influence...
TSE:9021
TSE:9021Transportation

Can West Japan Railway’s New Himeji Station Subtly Reshape Its Revenue Mix Strategy (TSE:9021)?

West Japan Railway Company recently held an opening ceremony for the new Tegarayama Heiwa Koen Station in Himeji, enhancing rail access to a major park and nearby venues. This additional station creates another touchpoint for passenger flows and commercial activity, potentially supporting a more diversified mix of transport, retail, and advertising income. We will now explore how the new Tegarayama Heiwa Koen Station and its potential to lift passenger volumes influence West Japan Railway’s...
TSE:7203
TSE:7203Auto

Is Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) Still Attractive After A 46.5% One Year Share Price Gain?

If you are wondering whether Toyota Motor's current share price really reflects its underlying value, you are not alone. This article is here to help you size that up calmly and clearly. Over the past year the stock has recorded a 46.5% return, with 4.9% over the last 7 days, 13.9% over the last 30 days, 12.2% year to date, and a 121.3% and 175.9% return over the last 3 and 5 years respectively, which naturally raises questions about what is already priced in. Recent coverage has focused on...
TSE:2501
TSE:2501Beverage

Assessing Sapporo Holdings (TSE:2501) Valuation After Earnings Jump Dividends Upgrade And 5-For-1 Stock Split

Sapporo Holdings (TSE:2501) drew fresh attention after reporting full year 2025 results, highlighting higher net income, a larger dividend, new 2026 earnings guidance, and a 5-for-1 stock split that reshapes headline per share figures. See our latest analysis for Sapporo Holdings. The earnings, dividend and stock split announcements have come alongside a 6.3% 1 month share price return and 9.4% 3 month share price return, while the 5 year total shareholder return of about 3.2x points to...
TSE:6503
TSE:6503Electrical

Mitsubishi Electric Reshapes Leadership And Culture As Shares Trade Above Targets

Mitsubishi Electric (TSE:6503) announced a comprehensive organizational restructuring focused on human resources and corporate culture functions. The company also introduced wide ranging changes to executive leadership and board roles. The moves aim to strengthen corporate culture transformation and execution capabilities across the group. Mitsubishi Electric operates across factory automation, power systems, automotive equipment, and other electronics related businesses, so any shift in...
TSE:5713
TSE:5713Metals and Mining

Is It Too Late To Consider Sumitomo Metal Mining (TSE:5713) After A 1-Year Tripling?

If you are trying to figure out whether Sumitomo Metal Mining is priced attractively or stretched at its current level, you are in the right place for a clear look at what the market might be implying. The share price last closed at ¥12,650, with returns of 26.4% over 7 days, 40.5% over 30 days, 90.6% year to date and 297.4% over 1 year. This naturally raises questions about growth potential and changes in perceived risk. Recent news around the metals and mining sector, including attention...
TSE:9509
TSE:9509Electric Utilities

What Hokkaido Electric Power Company (TSE:9509)'s Accelerated Ishikariwan Shinko Unit 2 Plan Means For Shareholders

Hokkaido Electric Power recently increased the planned installed capacity at its Ishikariwan Shinko LNG thermal power station to about 580,000 kW and moved up the start of construction for Unit 2 from May 2027 to August 2026, reinforcing its thermal generation plans ahead of future demand needs. This acceleration of project timing and modest capacity uplift highlights how the utility is actively reshaping its generation mix to support supply reliability while addressing decarbonization...
TSE:5020
TSE:5020Oil and Gas

Can ENEOS (TSE:5020) Turn Lower Sales But Higher EPS Into a Stronger Investment Story?

In February 2026, ENEOS Holdings reported nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥8,722.38 billions and net income of ¥129.24 billions, both lower than a year earlier. Despite softer topline and net income, earnings per share from continuing operations increased year-on-year, highlighting the effect of business mix and discontinued operations on reported profitability. We will now examine how this mix of lower sales but higher earnings per share from continuing operations...
TSE:6407
TSE:6407Machinery

A Look At CKD (TSE:6407) Valuation After Earnings Weakness And Executive Restricted Stock Plan

CKD (TSE:6407) is in focus after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, along with a board meeting agenda to dispose of treasury stock as restricted stock to executive officers. See our latest analysis for CKD. CKD’s share price has moved to ¥5,550 after a 30 day share price return of 33.41% and a 90 day share price return of 114.78%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 158.73% suggests strong recent momentum, which contrasts with the softer nine month earnings and the...
TSE:3659
TSE:3659Entertainment

Assessing Nexon (TSE:3659) Valuation After Patrick Söderlund’s Appointment As Executive Chairman

NEXON (TSE:3659) is back in focus after the board appointed industry veteran Patrick Söderlund as Executive Chairman, giving him wide authority over long term strategy and global game development. See our latest analysis for NEXON. The appointment comes after a mixed stretch for shareholders, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 65.72% contrasting with a 30 day share price return decline of 22.25%, suggesting shorter term momentum has cooled while longer term returns remain positive. If...
TSE:7270
TSE:7270Auto

Is Subaru (TSE:7270) Fully Reflecting Its Recent Multi‑Year Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether Subaru’s current share price really reflects its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you weigh what you are paying against what you are getting. The stock last closed at ¥2,980.5, with returns of a 1.3% decline over 7 days, a 6.7% decline over 30 days, a 13.5% decline year to date, but a 13.0% gain over 1 year, 48.7% over 3 years and 69.9% over 5 years, which may catch the eye of investors thinking about how sentiment and risk...
TSE:7389
TSE:7389Banks

A Look At Aichi Financial Group (TSE:7389) Valuation After Robust Nine Month Results And Planned Shareholder Changes

Aichi Financial Group (TSE:7389) has drawn investor attention after reporting nine month results to December 2025 and scheduling a board meeting to review a share split linked shareholder benefits program. See our latest analysis for Aichi Financial Group. The upcoming board meeting on the share split and shareholder benefits seems to be landing at a time when momentum is already strong, with a 30 day share price return of 21.06% and a year to date share price return of 42.30%. The 1 year...
TSE:4061
TSE:4061Chemicals

A Look At Denka (TSE:4061) Valuation As Styrene Spin Off Review Moves Forward

Denka (TSE:4061) has called a board meeting for February 27,final 2026, to review its styrene related businesses within the Polymer Solutions Division, including a possible spin off targeted for April 2027. See our latest analysis for Denka. The possible spin off review comes as Denka’s share price has moved sharply higher, with a 30 day share price return of 24.59%, a 90 day share price return of 34.75%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of 85.34%. This suggests strong recent momentum...
TSE:6701
TSE:6701IT

Assessing NEC (TSE:6701) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound

NEC stock moves and recent performance snapshot NEC (TSE:6701) has recently caught investor attention after a sharp daily move, with the share price up 5.13% and a 10.47% gain over the past week, despite weaker returns over the past month and the past three months. See our latest analysis for NEC. That sharp short term share price rebound sits against a weaker recent trend, with a 1 month share price return of 23.85% and a 3 month share price return of 26.57%. The 1 year total shareholder...
TSE:4205
TSE:4205Chemicals

Assessing Zeon (TSE:4205) Valuation After A Strong Run In Recent Returns

What recent returns are telling you about Zeon Without a single clear news catalyst, Zeon (TSE:4205) has still drawn attention after recent share price moves. The stock recorded a 2.2% gain over the past day and 5.2% over the past week. See our latest analysis for Zeon. Those short term share price moves sit within a stronger upswing, with a 30 day share price return of 12.9% and a 90 day gain of 19.8%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 51.4% suggests momentum has been in place for...
TSE:7806
TSE:7806Personal Products

A Look At MTG (TSE:7806) Valuation After Strong Q1 Results And Upgraded Earnings Guidance

What MTG’s latest earnings and guidance tell you MTG (TSE:7806) drew attention after reporting first quarter results and updating its outlook, combining recent earnings data with fresh guidance that gives investors more concrete figures to work with. See our latest analysis for MTG. MTG’s ¥5,740 share price comes after a 30 day share price return of 30.01% and a 1 year total shareholder return above 200%. This suggests momentum has been building around the stronger earnings and upgraded...
TSE:6178
TSE:6178Insurance

A Look At Japan Post Holdings (TSE:6178) Valuation After Nine-Month Earnings And New Full-Year Guidance

Japan Post Holdings (TSE:6178) has come into focus after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, alongside fresh full year guidance, giving investors new data on profits, earnings per share and expectations. See our latest analysis for Japan Post Holdings. Alongside the nine month results and fresh full year guidance, Japan Post Holdings has seen a 31.5% 90 day share price return and a 28.94% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has picked up recently after a...