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Axial Retailing (TSE:8255) delivered a 22.9% jump in earnings over the past year, surpassing its 5-year average annual growth of just 0.2%. Net profit margin also improved to 3.2% from 2.7% in the prior period, signaling stronger profitability. While expectations call for future revenue to rise 4% and earnings to climb 2.7% per year, both these forecasts trail the broader Japanese market’s averages. This suggests investor attention is likely to stay fixed on the recent margin gains rather...

JIG-SAW (TSE:3914) posted a net profit margin of 10.6%, down from 15.6% last year, with earnings having grown at an average rate of 8.4% per year over the past five years. Despite high-quality earnings, the latest results show earnings declined over the past twelve months, and the stock now trades at 62.2 times earnings, far above both the industry and peer averages. Investors face a cautious backdrop given the significant premium to estimated fair value, the compressed margins, and recent...

Softcreate Holdings (TSE:3371) posted earnings growth of 7.1% over the past year, coming in below its five-year average of 15.9% annual growth. The net profit margin narrowed slightly to 11.1%, compared with 11.6% a year ago. Investors will note the company’s earnings quality remains high, valuation appears attractive on a price-to-earnings basis at 14.2x, and the current share price of ¥2,022 sits below an estimated fair value of ¥2,346.85. This has contributed to positive sentiment around...

Parker (TSE:9845) posted a net profit margin of 4.7%, rising from 3.9% last year, as EPS soared with 21.5% growth over the past year. The company’s five-year record of 10.3% annualized earnings growth underscores its consistent profit expansion. Trading at ¥1187 per share, which is well below the estimated fair value and with a lower Price-to-Earnings Ratio than industry peers, Parker’s latest results offer investors the appealing combination of margin gains and valuation headroom. However,...

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings (TSE:2296) delivered 9% earnings growth over the past year, a significant turnaround compared to its five-year average annual decline of 8.2%. While earnings are forecast to grow by 1.29% per year and revenue is expected to rise just 0.8% annually, both estimates lag behind the broader Japanese market. Current net profit margins remain steady at 1.6% year on year, and analysts describe recent earnings as high quality. See our full analysis for Itoham Yonekyu...

On November 5, 2025, Mitsui & Co., Ltd. announced an interim dividend increase to ¥55 per share, raised its full-year profit guidance for March 2026 to ¥820 billion, and unveiled a large-scale share buyback and cancellation program worth ¥200 billion. The combination of higher earnings expectations and significant capital returns signals Mitsui's intent to reward shareholders and optimize its capital structure. We'll examine how Mitsui's aggressive buyback program and improved earnings...

GEOLIVE Group (TSE:3157) reported a net profit margin of 1%, down from 1.5% last year, indicating a drop in profitability. Over the past five years, earnings have grown at an average of 3.6% per year, with the company recognized for high-quality earnings. Currently, shares are trading above fair value at ¥1417. The Price-To-Earnings ratio of 10.6x sits below the peer average but above the broader industry. Investors may focus on the recent margin compression and signals of pressure on the...

Kyokuyo (TSE:1301) posted net profit margins of 1.9% for the latest period, down from 2.4% last year, highlighting a year-over-year margin contraction. Over the past five years, average annual earnings growth stood at 11.9%. However, the most recent year saw a negative trend in earnings, breaking from that positive run. While the shares currently trade at a relatively low Price-To-Earnings Ratio of 8.9x compared to an industry average of over 15x, the market remains wary with the share price...

Suzuden (TSE:7480) posted net profit margins of 3.7%, coming in just under last year’s 3.9%, and has delivered a 9.1% average annual earnings growth over the past five years. Its shares, which now trade at ¥1,636, remain at a significant discount compared to both the Japanese Electronic industry’s 15.3x and peer average of 21.4x Price-To-Earnings ratios. The stock is also trading well below its estimated fair value of ¥3,738.49. While the most recent results reveal a dip in year-on-year...

Hirose Electric (TSE:6806) posted a net profit margin of 16.5%, just below last year’s 17%, while annual earnings growth hit 10.4%. Over the past five years, the company has maintained an earnings growth rate of 8.3% per year. Looking ahead, earnings are forecast to climb 9.1% annually, outpacing the broader JP market’s 7.8% trajectory. With its net margin holding steady and profit growth picking up steam, investors appear focused on Hirose Electric’s ability to balance value and ongoing...

Yamaha (TSE:7951) posted revenue growth projections of 2.5% per year, coming in below the wider Japanese market’s 4.5% annual pace. Net profit margins softened to 4% from 4.2% last year, and earnings have declined by 10.6% per year over the past five years. Still, with earnings expected to surge 16.2% per year ahead, outpacing the market’s 7.8%, investors are weighing these improving forecasts against a notable one-off loss of ¥16.2 billion in the latest results. See our full analysis for...

IDEA Consultants (TSE:9768) posted a net profit margin of 8.6%, down from 10.1% last year, as the latest results revealed a year-over-year decline in earnings. While the company’s earnings have averaged an impressive 10.4% annual growth over the past five years, this recent softness draws attention to changes in profitability. Investors will weigh the strong long-term track record against this dip, especially as valuation metrics and peer comparisons frame the numbers. See our full analysis...

Japan Airlines announced a share repurchase program of up to 8 million shares worth ¥20,000 million and a second quarter dividend increase to ¥46 per share, reflecting a continued focus on enhancing shareholder returns. This move signals Japan Airlines’ ongoing commitment to balancing capital allocation and shareholder distributions as guided by its medium-term management plan. With both a share buyback and dividend lift, we’ll explore how Japan Airlines’ refreshed payout approach shapes its...

On October 29, 2025, Mitsubishi HC Capital announced it signed a business alliance agreement with PT. Amerindo Energy Solutions (Synergy Efficiency Solutions) and invested in its Singapore-based holding company to launch Energy Efficiency as a Service (EEaaS) across Indonesia. This collaboration aims to accelerate energy efficiency adoption in a market where energy consumption is rising rapidly but policy support and skilled labor remain limited. We'll explore how Mitsubishi HC Capital's...

Oriental Land (TSE:4661) just rolled out new earnings guidance for the coming fiscal year, setting clear expectations for both revenue and profitability. Investors also received confirmation on the company’s second quarter dividend payout. See our latest analysis for Oriental Land. Despite management’s upbeat guidance and steady dividend announcements, Oriental Land’s share price has faced some turbulence this year. After a sharp move down in the past month, the stock is sitting at ¥3,142,...

Renesas Electronics (TSE:6723) just unveiled the RA8M2 and RA8D2 microcontroller groups, designed for advanced graphics, AI, and industrial networking tasks. These MCUs showcase performance gains through Arm Cortex-M85 cores, Helium technology, and embedded MRAM. See our latest analysis for Renesas Electronics. Renesas Electronics has seen its share price retreat 9% so far this year, even as the company rolled out new high-performance MCUs and continued to innovate in both AI and industrial...

Yurtec (TSE:1934) has caught the attention of investors after announcing a significant boost to its second quarter dividend, raising it to JPY 36.00 per share from JPY 23.00 a year prior. In addition, the company is updating its medium-term management plan to sharpen its focus on cost of capital and stock price performance. See our latest analysis for Yurtec. Yurtec’s commitment to shareholder value has not gone unnoticed by the market. Despite a modest setback in the past month, with a...

On October 31, 2025, NTN Corporation’s board of directors met to discuss approving an interim dividend based on surpluses with a record date of September 30, 2025, and to revise the company’s year-end dividend forecast. This move may reflect management’s latest outlook on cash flows and its approach to returning value to shareholders through potential changes in dividends. We’ll explore how NTN’s focus on interim and year-end dividends could shape its overall investment narrative for current...

TOA (TSE:6809) delivered net profit margins of 4.9%, up from 3.9% previously, reflecting improved profitability. EPS growth for the year came in at 28.1%, far surpassing the five-year average annual growth rate of 6.5%. Over a five-year compound basis, earnings climbed at a 6.5% annual rate, pointing to a steady, positive long-term trend. With a current share price of ¥1,613, trading well below the estimated fair value of ¥2,692.99, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.4x when compared with...

NTT (TSE:9432) posted a net profit margin of 7.5%, down from 8.6% a year ago. Its Price-To-Earnings ratio of 11.9x remains well below the peer average of 19.2x and the Asian Telecom industry’s 16.3x. Earnings have grown at a 2.7% annual pace over the past five years, with forward estimates pointing to a 5.59% annual earnings increase and 2.8% revenue growth. Investors will see the solid relative value and expectations for steady growth as positives. However, recent margin compression and...

Disco (TSE:6146) caught investors’ attention after announcing an interim dividend increase, raising the payout to JPY 129 per share for the recent half year. The company also released updated earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for Disco. Following the interim dividend increase and updated guidance, Disco’s share price has seen significant volatility. The stock has fallen 12% over the past month, yet has still delivered a strong 18% share price return in the last 90 days. Looking...

West Japan Railway (TSE:9021) posted a net profit margin of 7.4%, up from 6% in the prior period, as annual earnings grew 29.2% year-over-year. Over the last five years, average annual earnings growth reached 66.9%, marking a robust stretch of profit expansion for the company. While revenue is forecast to grow at 2.4% per year, which trails the Japanese market rate of 4.5%, forward estimates project a 2.3% annual decline in earnings over the next three years. This puts the spotlight on both...

Kubota Corporation announced a significant leadership transition, appointing Shingo Hanada as President and CEO effective January 1, 2026, following a board meeting to discuss director and executive officer changes as part of preparation for the next mid-term business plan. This move reflects Kubota's focus on aligning its management structure with its long-term vision to address social issues in food, water, and the environment. We’ll explore how the appointment of a new CEO and the...

T.RAD (TSE:7236) posted a sharp turnaround in profitability, lifting net profit margins to 3.7% from just 0.8% a year ago. EPS growth was striking, up 397% over the most recent period, well ahead of the company's five-year average annual earnings growth of 20.3%. With margins now firmly positive and the pace of earnings expansion accelerating, the results point to a much stronger operating profile compared to recent years. See our full analysis for T.RAD. The next section will put these...