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It's been a pretty great week for NEC Corporation ( TSE:6701 ) shareholders, with its shares surging 11% to JP¥5,618 in...

Komatsu Ltd. ( TSE:6301 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 8.4% to...

Nomura Holdings, Inc. ( TSE:8604 ) just released its latest half-yearly results and things are looking bullish. It was...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

Most readers would already be aware that MEC's (TSE:4971) stock increased significantly by 63% over the past three...

Despite an already strong run, Mitsui Kinzoku Company, Limited ( TSE:5706 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12x Itochu Enex Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:8133 ) may be sending bullish signals at...

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. ( TSE:4187 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the...

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:9983 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 25% share price jump in the...

Key Insights Given the large stake in the stock by institutions, Stanley Electric's stock price might be vulnerable to...

MODEC, Inc. ( TSE:6269 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the last month alone. The last...

Last week saw the newest half-yearly earnings release from Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ( TSE:7276 ), an important...

Komatsu Materia (TSE:3580) reported net profit margins of 3.7% over the past twelve months, down from 6.8% a year ago. The results reflected the impact of a notable one-off loss of ¥706.0 million. While the company’s average earnings have grown by 7.9% per year over the past five years, earnings declined in the most recent period, making direct comparisons with previous years less meaningful. Investors now face a mixed picture, as weakened profitability and narrower margins shape expectations...

Strike Company Limited (TSE:6196) reported net profit margins of 23.2%, a step down from 27.3% last year, with recent financials showing negative EPS growth over the latest period. Over the past five years, earnings have grown at an average rate of 18.7% per year. Looking ahead, earnings are forecast to rise 17.9% annually, which is well ahead of the broader JP market’s 7.9% yearly estimate. With shares trading below estimated fair value, investors are balancing high-quality past growth,...

Yamato Holdings (TSE:9064) posted a striking earnings turnaround, with last year’s growth of 109.9% sharply reversing a prior five-year annual earnings decline of 10.1%. Net profit margins doubled from 1.2% to 2.4% year-on-year, and earnings are now forecast to grow 12.58% per year, well ahead of the Japanese market’s expected 7.9% growth rate. While revenue growth is expected to be slightly below the national average, investors will be weighing the stronger profitability and forward growth...

Oriental Land (TSE:4661) delivered a net profit margin of 18.2%, edging higher than last year’s 17.6%. Earnings over the past five years have climbed at a compounded rate of 53.3% per year, though the latest year-on-year growth slowed to 14.2%, trailing the longer-term average. Looking ahead, rewards for investors seem concentrated on continued gains, with forward earnings growth forecast at 6.3% per year and revenue expected to rise by 5.9%. This rate would outpace projected Japanese market...

Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) saw its net profit margin drop from 6.4% last year to 0.7%, alongside a 16.1% average annual earnings decline over the past five years. During the latest twelve months, results were weighed down by a substantial one-off loss of ¥147.7 billion. Analysts now expect earnings to rebound at an impressive 29.9% per year, well ahead of the Japanese market average. The current setup spotlights anticipated profit growth and offers renewed optimism for investors...

Global Security Experts (TSE:4417) posted a robust set of headline numbers, trading at ¥3,705 per share while the estimated fair value sits higher at ¥5,736.41. The company’s earnings are forecast to accelerate at 34.2% annually, with revenue expected to climb 24.7% each year. Both figures easily outpace the Japanese market averages of 7.9% for earnings and 4.5% for revenue. Despite high-quality earnings and attractive growth expectations, investors are watching a notably elevated...

Sekisui Jushi (TSE:4212) reported net profit margins of 4.9%, a slight decrease from 5.4% a year earlier. While earnings grew 0.2% year over year, the company's five-year average shows an annual decline of 16.4%. Its Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio now stands at 17x, below the peer average of 25.7x but a bit higher than the Japanese building industry average of 15.4x. Shares are currently trading below estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow analysis. With no strong growth...

Nippon Care Supply (TSE:2393) posted earnings growth of 23.3% over the past year, a sharp acceleration compared to its 5-year average growth of just 1.7% per year. Current profit margins rose to 6.2% from 5.5% last year, and the company’s consistent profit gains over five years underscore the high-quality nature of current earnings. While investors will likely be encouraged by improved profitability, the premium price-to-earnings ratio of 18.1x versus sector and peer averages, along with...

Japan Aviation Electronics Industry (TSE:6807) posted net profit margins of 4.3% for the current period, down from 5.6% last year. The stock trades at ¥2,307, notably below its estimated fair value of ¥3,363.81. Annual earnings have grown 5.2% over the past five years and are forecast to accelerate at a 12.8% pace, outpacing the wider Japanese market's 7.9% growth projection. With attractive valuation metrics, ongoing profit growth, and a positive reward profile including dividends and...

Wondering if Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is undervalued or could still have room to run? You are not alone, as many investors are taking a closer look after its significant share price rally. The stock has surged 121.2% in the past year, with particularly strong momentum recently. It is up 24.3% over the last month and 4.8% just this past week. Much of this enthusiasm follows a series of positive headlines, including Mitsubishi Heavy's progress on clean energy projects, contracts in...

In recent days, NVIDIA announced plans to launch a satellite equipped with its own GPU as early as next month, paving the way for space-based data centers supporting artificial intelligence computing. This development shines a spotlight on Japanese firms involved in satellite communications, such as SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings, as they may be positioned for new business opportunities in the emerging space data infrastructure sector. We'll explore how heightened interest in space-based AI...

Renesas Electronics (TSE:6723) is forecast to grow its revenue at 8.2% per year, outpacing the broader Japanese market's 4.5% annual growth expectation. Although the company remains unprofitable, it has reduced losses by 16.6% per year over the past five years and is projected to reach profitability within three years. Earnings are expected to grow at 29.17% per year. For investors, the encouraging pace of loss reduction and the current share price of ¥1,908, which sits below some fair value...