Japanese Stock News

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Ideally, a business will...

Weathernews (TSE:4825) delivered standout earnings this year, with net profit margin jumping from 10.2% to 14.8% and earnings rising 53.3%, which is well above its 11.2% five-year annual growth average. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow at 6.7% a year, outpacing the Japanese market’s 4.4% rate. However, earnings growth is expected to trail the market at 5.6% per year versus 8.2%. Investors will be weighing the impact of these high-quality results and margin expansion against...

As global markets navigate the complexities of a U.S. government shutdown and shifting economic indicators, investors are closely watching for signs of potential Federal Reserve rate cuts amid mixed labor market data. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks can be particularly appealing as they may offer opportunities for growth when broader market conditions stabilize.

Furukawa Electric (TSE:5801) just held a board meeting to consider a major capital investment aimed at expanding into HVDC cable production. This move highlights the company's potential commitment to future infrastructure trends. See our latest analysis for Furukawa Electric. Furukawa Electric has been showing strong momentum as investors respond positively to both new strategic moves such as the HVDC cable expansion plan and a series of upbeat trading sessions. While the most recent 1-day...

In late September 2025, Sony Financial Group Inc. announced a major share buyback program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 1 billion shares (13.99% of outstanding shares) for ¥100 billion, and completed an initial tranche of 67,122,700 shares for ¥11.67 billion over two days. This large-scale capital return initiative was accompanied by several swift index rebalancing actions, including simultaneous additions and removals from major indices such as the S&P Global 1200 and FTSE All-World...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Rorze fair value estimate is JP¥2,721 Rorze's JP¥2,401 share...

Gakujo Co., Ltd. ( TSE:2301 ) will pay a dividend of ¥34.00 on the 27th of January. The yield is still above the...

Key Insights Significantly high institutional ownership implies TIS' stock price is sensitive to their trading actions...

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed economic signals and shifting monetary policies, investors are increasingly looking to Asia for stability and growth opportunities. In this context, dividend stocks in the region have garnered attention as potential sources of steady income, particularly amidst uncertainties such as fluctuating interest rates and evolving trade dynamics.

Most readers would already be aware that Taisei's (TSE:1801) stock increased significantly by 26% over the past three...

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

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Key Insights The considerable ownership by retail investors in Foster Electric Company indicates that they collectively...

When close to half the companies in Japan have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 14x, you may consider eSOL...

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

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

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Simplex Holdings' (TSE:4373) stock is up by a considerable 13% over the past three months. Given the company's...

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in Dowa Holdings implies that they have significant influence over the...

Ryohin Keikaku (TSE:7453) just announced a board meeting set for early October, where directors will discuss plans to dispose of the company’s treasury stock. This move often draws close investor attention, given its potential effects on share supply and capital structure. See our latest analysis for Ryohin Keikaku. Ryohin Keikaku’s announcement around disposing of treasury stock comes after a remarkable run, with the latest share price sitting at ¥2,702.5. Despite a recent pullback,...

First Brothers Ltd. (TSE:3454) posted annual earnings growth of 52.6%, as net profit margins improved to 8.2% from last year’s 7.3%. The company’s Price-to-Earnings Ratio is 10.6x, notably below the peer average of 29.4x and the broader Japanese capital markets industry average of 16.5x. This suggests relative value even as the share price sits at ¥1,190, which is above the estimated fair value of ¥904.69. With profitability metrics trending upward but questions lingering about financial...

In September 2025, Kirin Holdings unveiled a new seedling cultivation technology that boosts heat and drought tolerance in hop plants, aiming to secure stable beer ingredient supplies amid climate change concerns. This approach is noteworthy for enhancing resilience in hops without altering their flavor, addressing a critical raw material challenge faced by brewers worldwide. We’ll explore how Kirin’s innovation in sustainable hop cultivation could strengthen the company’s long-term...

Ichibanya (TSE:7630) posted earnings growth of 6.4% over the past year, a result that stands below its five-year annual average of 7.8%. Looking ahead, analysts expect annual earnings growth to accelerate to 13.2% and revenue to rise 7.7% per year, outpacing the broader Japanese market’s forecasts. The net profit margin edged slightly lower to 4.7% from 4.9%. Investors are now weighing sustained above-market growth against recent margin pressure and a premium valuation multiple. See our full...

Nachi-Fujikoshi (TSE:6474) delivered standout earnings growth in its latest results, with net profit margins rising to 1.8%, up from 1.2% the previous year. Earnings soared 43% over the last year, a stark reversal from the company's five-year average decline of 7.3% per year. With forecasts suggesting an 18.2% annual earnings growth rate, well above the broader Japanese market’s 8.1%, investors may interpret improving profitability and margins as a genuine turnaround story in the making. See...