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TSE:7203
TSE:7203Auto

Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) Faces Data Lawsuit Questions, Is The Stock Above Fair Value?

Market context for Toyota Motor stock Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) is back in focus after a proposed class action lawsuit alleged the company collected user data despite cookie opt outs, adding a legal angle to how investors assess the stock. See our latest analysis for Toyota Motor. The share price at ¥2,899.5 has edged higher over the past week and month, but remains down over the past quarter and year to date. Longer term total shareholder returns over 1, 3 and 5 years are positive, suggesting...
TSE:8035
TSE:8035Semiconductor

Advantest Stock Leads 3 Japanese AI Chip Picks With Strong Balance Sheets

With global growth, inflation and interest rate expectations constantly in focus, many investors are looking for companies that already have strong balance sheets and a solid track record of using shareholders’ capital efficiently. The Solid Balance Sheet and Fundamentals screener filters for stocks with high return on equity, sound financial footing and resilient past performance, which can help you focus on quality rather than short term noise in rates, energy prices or geopolitics. In this...
TSE:6532
TSE:6532Professional Services

Baycurrent (TSE:6532) Stock Margin Compression Tests Bullish Growth Narrative After Q1 2027 Results

Baycurrent (TSE:6532) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥44,576 million and basic EPS of ¥70.99, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of ¥158.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥260.82, with earnings growth of 20.6% over the past year. The company has seen revenue move from ¥123,066 million in the trailing twelve months to Q1 2026 to ¥158,601 million in the latest period, as basic EPS over the same trailing window shifted from ¥215.80 to ¥260.82. This quarter serves as a checkpoint on whether...
TSE:4507
TSE:4507Pharmaceuticals

Does Shionogi’s Pediatric Fetroja sNDA Shift the Bull Case For Shionogi (TSE:4507)?

Shionogi recently announced that the U.S. FDA has accepted a Supplemental New Drug Application for Fetroja (cefiderocol) to treat pediatric patients with hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia and complicated urinary tract infections caused by specific Gram-negative organisms, with a PDUFA action date set for February 23, 2027. This regulatory step is important because it targets a clear treatment gap for children facing drug-resistant infections, potentially...
TSE:3281
TSE:3281Industrial REITs

GLP J-REIT (TSE:3281) Raised 2027 Guidance, Is The Valuation Already Priced In?

Why GLP J-REIT Raised Its 2027 Guidance GLP J-REIT (TSE:3281) lifted its guidance for operating revenue, income and per unit distributions for the fiscal period ending February 2027, tying the revisions directly to recent portfolio transactions and fresh debt financing. The company pointed to an asset sale completed earlier in July and the planned acquisition of new logistics properties as key drivers behind the updated assumptions for the coming fiscal period. See our latest analysis for GLP...
TSE:9433
TSE:9433Wireless Telecom

How Verizon BMW Connected-Car Deal At KDDI (TSE:9433) Has Changed Its IoT Investment Story

On July 9, 2026, Verizon Business and KDDI announced a collaboration with BMW Group to deliver 5G- and LTE-enabled connected-vehicle services in newly manufactured BMW, MINI and other BMW Group models for the U.S. market, using KDDI’s Global Communications Platform and Verizon’s 5G Standalone network. This partnership highlights KDDI’s role as an IoT connectivity enabler for global original equipment manufacturers, reinforcing its presence in automotive telematics and data-rich services...
TSE:4912
TSE:4912Household Products

Lion (TSE:4912) Eyes Overseas Growth, Is It Still 13% Below Fair Value?

Lion (TSE:4912) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at ¥1,710. That brings the company into focus for those tracking consumer goods exposure on the Tokyo market. See our latest analysis for Lion. Recent share price moves for Lion have been relatively steady, with a 1-day share price return of 1.66% and a 90-day share price return of 5.23%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 20.01% and 3-year total shareholder return of 35.13% suggest...
TSE:6432
TSE:6432Machinery

Is Takeuchi Mfg (TSE:6432) Undervalued On Rising Sales And Flat Quarterly Profit?

Sales Growth and Steady Profits in Takeuchi Mfg’s Latest Quarter Takeuchi Mfg (TSE:6432) reported first quarter earnings to May 31, 2026, with sales of ¥56,809 million versus ¥50,620 million a year earlier, while net income and earnings per share were broadly unchanged. See our latest analysis for Takeuchi Mfg. Takeuchi Mfg’s share price is ¥7,140, with the stock down 2.86% on the day and 3.38% over the past month, but showing a 7.69% 90 day share price return and a 1 year total shareholder...
TSE:3479
TSE:3479Real Estate

TKP (TSE:3479) Stock Faces One Off Driven EPS Surge That Challenges Bullish Narratives

TKP (TSE:3479) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥34.6b and basic EPS of ¥31.35, setting the tone against a trailing twelve month EPS of ¥326.20 and total revenue of ¥124.5b that has been supported by a 314.3% earnings growth figure over the last year. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from ¥24.5b in Q1 2026 to ¥37.4b in Q4 2026 before landing at ¥34.6b in Q1 2027, while quarterly basic EPS has ranged from ¥14.31 to ¥241.78 over that span, giving investors a wide lens on earnings volatility...
TSE:8167
TSE:8167Consumer Retailing

Retail Partners (TSE:8167) Stock Faces Margin Squeeze As 1.8% Profitability Tests Growth Narrative

Retail Partners (TSE:8167) opened Q1 2027 with revenue of ¥68.5 billion and net income of ¥1.1 billion, translating to basic EPS of ¥25.19, against a backdrop where trailing 12 month EPS stands at ¥111.05 on revenue of ¥272.0 billion and net income of ¥4.8 billion. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move between ¥66.4 billion and ¥77.7 billion, while quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥16.89 to ¥39.81. This gives investors a clearer view of how headline growth is filtering through...
TSE:6702
TSE:6702IT

Is Fujitsu (TSE:6702) Undervalued After Joining Nvidia's Industrial AI Robotics Push?

Fujitsu (TSE:6702) is back in focus after joining Nvidia, FANUC, Yaskawa Electric and Kawasaki Heavy Industries to explore a physical artificial intelligence platform for industrial robotics across manufacturing, logistics and healthcare. See our latest analysis for Fujitsu. Despite the industrial AI announcement putting Fujitsu back in the headlines, the stock’s short term share price return is mixed, with a 1 day gain of 1.32% but a 90 day decline of 12.47%. The 5 year total shareholder...
TSE:7388
TSE:7388Insurance

FP Partner (TSE:7388) Stock Faces Margin Squeeze As Q2 Profitability Pressures Bear Narratives

FP Partner (TSE:7388) has just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of ¥7.98 billion and basic EPS of ¥19.32, alongside quarterly net income of ¥445.1 million, providing a clear snapshot of its mid-year performance. Over recent quarters, the company has reported revenue of ¥8.33 billion in Q1 2025 and ¥7.98 billion in Q2 2026, while basic EPS moved from ¥23.09 to ¥19.32 over the same period, giving investors a tangible view of how the top line and per share earnings compare across these...
TSE:6758
TSE:6758Consumer Durables

Sony Group (TSE:6758) Could Be 25% Undervalued After Its Digital Gaming Push

Sony Group (TSE:6758) is reshaping its entertainment footprint, planning to end physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028 while continuing to put capital into AI, anime, and broader intellectual property. See our latest analysis for Sony Group. The recent announcements around digital only PlayStation games and fresh product launches like the AI driven RX10 V come as Sony Group’s 30 day share price return of 5.66% contrasts with a year to date share price decline of 14.88%...
TSE:9432
TSE:9432Telecom

How NTT’s Hong Kong Financial AI Blueprint Could Shape NTT (TSE:9432) Investors’ Outlook

NTT Com Asia, part of the NTT Group, has released its Financial AI Fabric (FAIF) service blueprint in Hong Kong, outlining how photonic highway links, AI data centers and sovereign GPUs can underpin secure, enterprise-grade AI for financial institutions. The blueprint, alongside plans to introduce GPU-as-a-Service later this year, highlights NTT’s push to supply localized, compliance-friendly AI compute to regional banks and insurers. We’ll now examine how NTT’s planned GPU-as-a-Service for...