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Hokuriku Electrical Construction Ltd. (TSE:1930) posted net profit margins of 5.6%, up from 5% the previous year, while earnings climbed 5.6% over the same period. That annual earnings uptick far surpasses its five-year compound average of 1.2% per year, reflecting a notable improvement in profitability quality. With a trading price of ¥1,394 against a discounted cash flow value of ¥4,294.92, investors are weighing strong recent profit growth and margin gains alongside questions about...

With its stock down 5.6% over the past month, it is easy to disregard Token (TSE:1766). However, a closer look at its...

It's been a good week for Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. ( TSE:6305 ) shareholders, because the company has...

Despite an already strong run, Yamaichi Electronics Co.,Ltd. ( TSE:6941 ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of...

Hamee Corp. ( TSE:3134 ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a 60% share...

Nitto Denko Corporation ( TSE:6988 ) just released its latest half-year results and things are looking bullish. Results...

Hitachi, Ltd. ( TSE:6501 ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand. The...

SCSK (TSE:9719) posted standout numbers this year, with earnings jumping 48.9% after maintaining a robust 9.9% average annual growth over the past five years. Net profit margins improved to 8.6% from last year’s 8.2%, while revenue is projected to rise by 6.9% per year, significantly ahead of the broader Japanese market’s 4.5% pace. With profitability on an upward trajectory and margins showing steady improvement, the latest results paint a picture of strong earnings momentum, even as the...

DMG Mori (TSE:6141) just announced a new share repurchase program alongside its latest quarterly results. The buyback, covering 1.8% of its share capital, reflects a focus on shareholder returns and capital flexibility. See our latest analysis for DMG Mori. DMG Mori’s announcement comes after a strong run in 2024, with a 22.9% year-to-date share price return signaling confidence among investors and momentum building around recent events such as the buyback and Q3 results. While short-term...

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. ( TSE:5802 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the last...

NEC (TSE:6701) posted a striking 56.3% earnings growth over the past year, far outpacing its five-year average of 10.6% and highlighting a surge in momentum. Net profit margins improved to 6.7% from 4.4% year-over-year, underscoring a significant boost in profitability as the bottom line expanded. With forward earnings expected to grow at 9.29% per year, ahead of the Japanese market’s 7.9% average, recent results position NEC as a growth leader even as its price-to-earnings ratio sits above...

Capcom (TSE:9697) delivered an impressive year, with earnings growing 81.9% over the last twelve months and driving profit margins to 31.2%, up from 24.9% a year ago. Over the past five years, the company has achieved a solid 15.3% annual earnings growth rate. Forward guidance projects revenue growth of 6.5% per year and annual earnings expansion of 7.7%. These results highlight Capcom’s robust quality of earnings, improving profitability, and steady growth outlook. Together, these factors...

Komatsu (TSE:6301) posted earnings growth of 6.2% over the past year and now maintains a net profit margin of 10.3%, up from 9.7% previously. Looking ahead, earnings are forecast to grow at 4.3% annually, with revenue projected to increase by 2.8% per year, which is below the Japanese market’s 4.5% average. Despite slightly slowing growth, Komatsu’s high quality earnings and expanding margins, along with its below-average Price-to-Earnings ratio and current value discount, keep sentiment...

NTT Data Intramart (TSE:3850) reported net profit margins of 5.4%, up from 3.8% a year earlier, and earnings surged by 60.7% in the most recent year. Annual earnings growth over the past five years stands at 9.5%, while revenue is set to grow 6.5% a year, outpacing the JP market’s 4.5% average. With robust forecasts of 27.6% annual earnings growth ahead and margins improving, the balance of signals currently favors rewards for investors. See our full analysis for NTT Data Intramart. Next up,...

Fujiya (TSE:2211) posted net profit margins of 1.5%, edging down from 1.6% a year ago. This marks another year of slimming profitability for the company. Over the last five years, earnings have slipped at a 7.2% annual rate, and with shares trading well above the estimated fair value of ¥714.29 and a steep 39.5x P/E ratio, the market is pricing in high expectations. With profit margins moving lower and no signs of an earnings turnaround, these numbers suggest a tougher environment ahead for...

SAKURA Internet (TSE:3778) posted a stunning 340% earnings growth over the last year, far outpacing its five-year average growth rate of 41.3%. Revenues are forecast to climb at 9.9% annually, outstripping Japan’s broader market trend of 4.5%, while net profit margins improved to 7.8% from 2.6% a year ago. With forward guidance pointing to 56.2% earnings growth per year over the next three years and a proven track record of expanding both profit and revenue, the company’s strong momentum is...

Koito Manufacturing (TSE:7276) delivered a net profit margin of 5.4%, up from 3.5% last year, and grew earnings by 46.1% year over year. This far outpaces its five-year average of 0.4% per year, driven in part by a one-off gain of ¥16.2 billion. Despite this surge, revenue is forecast to rise at just 3% per year compared to the broader Japanese market's 4.5% annual pace, with shares currently trading at ¥2,337, above an estimated fair value of ¥1,594.9. Investors are weighing the improved...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 31.4x GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. ( TSE:3769 ) may be sending very bearish...

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.7x Kidswell Bio Corporation ( TSE:4584 ) is definitely a...

Tokyo Century Corporation's ( TSE:8439 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.4x might make it look like a buy...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by retail investors in Seria indicates that they collectively have a greater...

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It is hard to get excited after looking at Wel-Dish.Incorporated's (TSE:2901) recent performance, when its stock has...

Key Insights Significant control over Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings by retail investors implies that the general...